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David Matthew

David Matthew

7BR, London

Position

General crime: David’s practice includes all types of serious crime, ranging from complex and ditlicult fraud, to murders, rapes, drug otTences, serious violence, Explosive Substances Act offences, firearms and all lesser offences. He is at a stage where he frequently appears against Silks, he leads other juniors but the last time he was led by others was 2007. Fraud: he is recognised as a leading junior tor criminal fraud by both The Legal500 (2012) and Chambers & Partners (2013). Restraint and confiscation: does the full range of restraint and confiscation on a regular basis, both prosecuting and defending. Privilege: frequently instmcted by the Metropolitan Police to read exhibits seized from journalists and others for privilege or ‘special procedure material’. Inquiries and inquests: Robert Hamill Inquiry; one of the Northern Ireland Cory Collusion Inquiries. Prui of the team preparing the material for counsel to the Inquiry. Hospital and car accident deaths; appeared at inquests for the family and for insurers.

Career

Called 1987; lnner Temple.

Education

Winchester College; Edinburgh University (MA (Hons) Arabic).