9BR Chambers

Door tenant

Matthew is an experienced Service Courts practitioner who has successfully represented defendants charged with a wide variety of criminal offences. Recent instructions have included a long-term conspiracy to evade duty, fraud and sexual assaults. He also has experience across the whole gamut of service offences.

Matthew also regularly prosecutes and defends in the Crown Court and has conducted trials in cases involving a wide range of criminal offences including regulatory matters and military law.

Described as hands on, easy to work with, and someone who quickly gets to the heart of a case and adds value. He is a high calibre advocate who has a keen understanding of the commercial reality of his cases.

Matthew also practises from Cornwall Street, Birmingham.

Called 2012

CPS Panel (Grade 3)

CPS Serious Crime (Grade 2)

Attorney General's Civil Regional C Panel

Hon Society of the Middle Temple

Property Bar Association

Criminal Bar Association

South Eastern Circuit

Association of Military Court Advocates – Membership Secretary

Service Court Rules Review Committee