The 36 Group

36 Crime

Matthew is an experienced junior who both prosecutes and defends in criminal and regulatory/consumer law cases.

In crime, Matthew’s practice covers, particularly, cases involving sexual offences, large-scale drug supply and production, serious violence (including firearms matters) and fraud. Within regulatory and consumer law, Matthew’s practice includes trading standards, licensing and planning law cases.

Matthew is known as a persuasive and tenacious barrister whose effective court advocacy is underpinned by meticulous preparation. He is accustomed to dealing with cases involving a substantial volume of evidence, requiring careful management and analysis and is often instructed in matters turning on complex issues of law, fact or both.

Matthew also frequently deals with particularly sensitive cases such as matters involving alleged domestic abuse, driving offences where catastrophic injury has resulted, cases involving a mental-health dimension and matters requiring the careful questioning of vulnerable witnesses. Matthew was recently praised by the Court for his approach in prosecuting the difficult case of R v Nay – widely reported in the media (e.g. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-36396341).

Matthew is committed to providing excellent client care. He seeks to provide advice, at an early stage, in a clear, straightforward and down-to-earth way. In consumer and regulatory areas; Matthew is known for his practical and commercial approach.

Work undertaken:

General Crime Fraud Forfeiture & Confiscation

Call: 2007.

Areas of experience: Serious & Complex Crime Regulatory Serious Sexual Offences Professional Misconduct & Disciplinary Consumer