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Matthew Withers
Position
Matthew Withers has a busy civil practice and regularly accepts instructions in general civil law matters but he has particular experience in employment and property, with clients citing his diligence and technical knowledge, along with his personable and calm manner coupled with his analytical approach.
Career
Call: 2016; Middle Temple
Matthew accepts instructions across the full range of general civil work and regularly appears in appeared in court in a variety of interim hearings, as well as trials across the small claim, fast and multi tracks on behalf of both claimants and defendants. Matthew has experience in dealing with complex applications, and accepts paperwork instructions to advise and draft documents in a range of matters including personal injury, breach of contract, package holiday, and tort actions, including professional negligence claims.
Matthew has recently represented clients located in other EU member states, including Greece and Spain and deals deftly with the application of EU Regulations as to jurisdiction, as well as the European Orders for Payment regime.
Memberships
MTYBA
Education
- University of Law, BPTC (Outstanding) (2016)
- University of Sussex, Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction) (2015)
- The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London, BA (Hons) (First Class) (2012)
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > South Eastern Circuit > Commercial litigation
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Matthew Withers – 1 Crown Office Row Brighton ‘Matthew is an extremely knowledgeable barrister who is very well-liked by clients. His expertise and experience are exemplary.’
1 Crown Office Row is routinely involved in major commercial contracts, civil fraud, banking and shareholder disputes in the commercial courts. Paul Ashwell specialises in business, property and contractual disputes and is known for his ‘strong advocacy skills’. Stuart Wright has a solid track record in handling partnership disputes, while Matthew Withers is another key contact.
Regional Bar > South Eastern Circuit > Employment
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Matthew Withers –1 Crown Office Row Brighton ‘Matthew is an exceptional communicator, able to present his arguments in a clear and thought-out manner. His legal strategy is also excellent. He is able to present certain arguments, while withholding other arguments on the basis of the opponent’s responses. He is an excellent professional.’
Regional Bar > South Eastern Circuit > Property and construction
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Matthew Withers – 1 Crown Office Row Brighton ‘Matthew is incredibly knowledgeable, thorough and personable in his approach. He understands the client’s needs and can apply his knowledge to a situation to appropriately advise the clients on the strengths and weaknesses of their position in a given matter.’