Crime, Personal Injury, Commercial & Chancery, Children Law and Regulatory & Public

Crime

Having completed his pupillage under the supervision of Gill Batts, Matthew has developed a busy practice in prosecuting and defending in both the Crown Court and Magistrates’ Court. He is known for his relatable personality and fearless approach to trials which sees him regularly instructed by both the CPS and defence solicitors to act on their behalf.

Matthew has significant experience in dealing with offences of violence, dishonesty, public order and road traffic offences. Such range of experience has required Matthew to deploy his specialist knowledge in applications on matters of law, such as hearsay and bad character applications. He also has experience of dealing with sensitive matters in the Youth Court.

Personal Injury and Commerical & Chancery

Matthew enjoys a busy mixed civil practice and is regularly instructed on a variety of matters including small claims track trials, credit hire, Stage 3 disposals and interim applications. He has experience of dealing with hearings both remotely and in person.

Matthew is regularly instructed on credit hire cases acting for both claimants and defendants. He is familiar with the relevant arguments and case law in relation to all of the key areas including need, enforceability, impecuniosity, period and rate.

Children LawMatthew is keen to expand his private and public children law practice. He has experience of both prosecuting and defending in the criminal courts, giving him the emotional intelligence and experience in dealing with sensitive matters.

Regulatory & Public

Matthew has undertaken a secondment with and continues to be instructed by Humberside & South Yorkshire Police. This involves drafting applications and providing advice in relation to protective public orders, such as Sexual Harm Prevention Orders, Stalking Protection Orders and Domestic Violence Protection Orders.

Most recently, he has been advising on the COVID-19 health regulations procedure used by the police throughout lockdown.

Call 20192020Pupil at Park Square Barristers

2021 Tenant at Park Square Barristers

Appointments:2021 - Level 1 Prosecutor

2017The University of Leeds Law (LLB Hons) 2:1

2019The University of Law - Leeds Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) Very Competent