Matthew acts for both Claimants and Defendants and in relation to matters such as:– General commercial disputes, breach of contract claims, franchise disputes and debt recovery matters,– Property, construction and development related disputes,– Professional negligence claims,– Partnership and Associate disputes (particularly between medical and dental professionals),- Disputes between Directors,-Disputes between Trustees and Beneficiaries, and-Disputes involving High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth family members.Matthew places particular emphasis on dispute prevention. However, where disputes do arise, Matthew seeks an early and cost-effective resolution where possible and by various means, including through tactical offers and strategies, Mediation and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution.With experience spanning a wide range of sectors, Matthew’s clients frequently include:– Companies and SMEs (in particular family owned and owner managed businesses),– Property developers, investors and building contractors,– Surveyors, valuers and property managing agents,– High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth individuals and families (particularly those that are non-UK domiciled and non-UK resident) and with significant business and/or property interests in the UK and overseas,- Doctors, Dentists and other medical personnel,– Family Offices, Wealth Managers, Trustees and Beneficiaries, and– Entrepreneurs, Start-Ups and new businesses.About half of Matthew’s clients are based overseas or have overseas interests, including the Middle East, North Africa (in particular Egypt), South Africa, India, Europe, China and Hong Kong.Matthew is regularly instructed by foreign law firms and other professional service providers.

Area of Work: Dispute Prevention and Resolution.Specialisation: Commercial and civil litigation; property and construction disputes; Partnership disputes; and family disputes over assets; including the settlement of such disputes through Mediation and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution to achieve a quick and cost-effective resolution. Many of my clients are from overseas or have overseas interests, including the Middle East and North Africa (in particular Egypt), South Africa, India, Europe, China and Hong Kong.

Solicitor specialising in dispute resolution/litigation and contentious property related matters.

Head of Dispute Resolution.