Position

Matthew is a leading practitioner at the commercial Bar. He took silk in 2021. He is a hugely experienced advocate who is frequently noted for his robust submissions and skilful cross-examination.  He appears in a wide range of complex and high-value disputes, in the UK and internationally, and has been called to the Bar in the BVI and the Cayman Islands.  Matthew’s expertise ranges across the spectrum of commercial law, but he is particularly noted for his excellence in commercial litigation and international arbitration and in disputes involving banking and financial services, civil fraud, IT & telecoms, energy and professional negligence.

Education

Oundle School and Jesus College, Cambridge (foundation scholar).

Mentions

London Bar

Banking and finance (including consumer credit)

HALL OF FAME4

Matthew Parker KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Matthew is an excellent advocate – balancing strong legal rigour with personable skills; he achieves results while remaining a pleasure for solicitors and clients to work with.’

London Bar

Fraud: civil

HALL OF FAME4

Matthew Parker KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Very intelligent and a real strategic thinker.’