Matthew joined Chambers as a tenant in 2018 following successful completion of pupillage. He is now developing a broad practice spanning all areas of Chambers’ work, including commercial law, public law and EU/competition law.
Examples of current and recent instructions include:
Matthew joined Chambers as a tenant in 2018 following successful completion of pupillage. He is now developing a broad practice spanning all areas of Chambers’ work, including commercial law, public law and EU/competition law.
Examples of current and recent instructions include:
During pupillage, Matthew benefitted from exposure to each of Chambers’ core practice areas. Highlights of his pupillage included assisting on the following cases:
Before coming to the Bar, Matthew worked in the international arbitration group at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (2014 – 2017), specialising in commercial and investment arbitration. During his time at WilmerHale, Matthew acted for and advised major corporate clients from a range of industries, including financial services, energy and pharmaceuticals.
Whilst at WilmerHale, Matthew also provided pro bono assistance to the Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI) in international human rights cases. Highlights of his work with MLDI include Lohe Issa Konaté v Burkina Faso, which was, at the time, the largest reparations award made by the African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Commercial arbitration
Investment arbitration
Matthew has also advised on a number of prospective claims under bilateral investment treaties and on particular issues arising in respect of intra-EU BITs.
Professional Experience:
2014 – 2017: Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
Education:
2013 – 2014: LLM, St. John’s College, Cambridge (First Class, 3rd in year).
2012 – 2013: BPTC, BPP Law School (Outstanding)
2011 – 2012: GDL, City Law School (Distinction)
2007 – 2010: BA, History, St. Hugh’s College, Oxford (First Class)
Scholarships and Prizes:
St. John’s College, University of Cambridge
Prior Scholarship
Wright Prize
Jacovides Prize
The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
Buchanan Prize
Lord Denning Scholarship,
Lord Brougham Scholarship
Hardwicke Scholarship
St. Hugh’s College, University of Oxford
Jubilee Scholarship