Criminal Litigation

Recognised for his work in pre-charge investigations, Matt has particular experience acting for the accused in high-profile cases.  Matt also has significant experience in acting in cross-practice area investigations which include allegations of a criminal behaviour, including sexual misconduct in the workplace.

Qualified 2013; duty solicitor TV Edwards LLP, Specialist Advisor House of Commons Justice Select Committee (for the inquiry into the disclosure of evidence in criminal cases (2018)), Associate and Senior Associate Kingsley Napley LLP.

Author: Blackstone’s Police Station Handbook; Defending Suspects at Police Stations; and Police Station: Update.

Matt is a member of the Prosecution Oversight Panel of the RSPCA, and a member of the editorial board of the Criminal Law Review.

Rugby School; University of Hull; University of Edinburgh.