Barristers

Matthew Waszak

Matthew Waszak

Career

Matt specialises in all aspects of costs litigation and litigation funding, as well in costs-related professional negligence and commercial work.

He is sought after by clients in high-value cases and those involving complex and novel points of law. He is regularly instructed in high-value between the parties costs cases, in solicitor and own client cases and in disputes concerning the application of fixed costs. He is often brought into major litigation, including commercial litigation and group litigation, to advise on and represent parties in relation to specific costs issues. He advises solicitors on a broad range of litigation funding issues. His clients range from market-leading solicitors through to government departments, police forces, local authorities and individuals.

Education

Brasenose College, University of Oxford: BA (History) City University, London: Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction)

Mentions

London Bar

Costs and litigation funding

Leading junior2
Matthew Waszak – 4 New Square ‘Matthew is one of a few leading junior counsel in relation to costs work. He is extremely knowledgeable in this area and understands his field well. He is very clear with his advice and a very strong advocate.’