Said by solicitors to be ‘very strong in Court’…’very supportive of the client’…’thorough in preparation’ …
“One of those rare barristers who gives everything to their cases”
Experience
Year of Call: 2003
Education
MA, Pg.Dip.Law, Ct.Th.
Oxford University
Bristol University
University of the West of England
Profile
Matthew’s practice encompasses private law proceedings with a particular emphasis on complicated residence/contact disputes often involving an international element (relocation/abduction), parental alienation and domestic violence.
In addition, Matthew frequently appears in cases involving complex and/or conflicting medical evidence. Matthew’s practice also includes cases involving surrogacy and reproductive technologies, co-parenting arrangements and issues arising out of the breakdown of same sex relationships.
Matthew regularly appears in the High Court and often appears against leading counsel.
Matthew’s practises in all areas of Private Children Law.
Private Children Law
Matthew’s practice encompasses private law proceedings with a particular emphasis on complicated residence/contact disputes often involving an international element (relocation/abduction), parental alienation and domestic violence.
In addition, Matthew frequently appears in cases involving complex and/or conflicting medical evidence. Matthew’s practice also includes cases involving surrogacy and reproductive technologies, co-parenting arrangements and issues arising out of the breakdown of same sex relationships.
Matthew regularly appears in the High Court and often appears against leading counsel.
Non-court dispute resolution
Matthew also acts in private children law arbitration
Professional Memberships
Inner Temple
Family Law Bar Association