Barristers

Matthew Lewin

Matthew Lewin

Work Department

Public law

Position

Matt is a top-ranked public law barrister, recognised as a “rising star”, whose clients range from government departments to parish councils.

His work includes advocacy in court and at public inquiries, investigations, reviews, training, public speaking and advisory work on a diverse range of public law issues, for clients across England and Wales.

He is a member of both the Attorney General’s and the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s C panels of counsel.

He is listed as a “rising star” in local government law in Legal 500 2023 with “great expertise and knowledge and a broad local government practice”.

The Court of Appeal has described his submissions as “excellent … [made] with skill and moderation”.

Matt was a nominee for the Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year 2019 award.

Memberships

Institute of Licensing

Education

BA English Literature (1st class) Graduate Diploma in Law