Matt is an Associate in the White Collar Crime & Investigations Group with experience acting for a variety of clients, both individuals and corporates in investigations, representations and criminal defence.
Matt has extensive experience of high-profile investigations undertaken by Police, HMRC, DWP, DVSA, Trading Standards and local government. He has a proven record of both avoiding charge and securing 'out of court' disposals.
Prior to joining Mishcon, Matt worked in a highly reputable legal aid practice advising and representing clients facing post-charge litigation in Magistrates' and Crown Courts. He also has a keen interest in reputation management and making representations to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
He is a member of the London Criminal Courts Solicitors' Association and of the Criminal Law Solicitors' Association.
Key Experience
- Represented an individual accused of killing his grandfather.
- Defended a celebrity business owner alleged to have attacked his pregnant partner.
- Secured the suspended sentence of an individual charged with serious domestic allegations.
- Represented a high-net-worth individual accused of controlling and coercive behaviour.
- Defended an individual charged with Grievous Bodily Harm where the Defendant accepted causing very serious injury.
- Secured the suspended sentence of an individual charged with possession of a bladed article.
- Represented driver accused of causing serious injury due to dangerous driving.
- Defended an individual charged with serious sexual offences.
- Secured the suspended sentence of an individual charged with serious internet-based offences.
Career History
Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Solicitor, Belmores
Trainee Solicitor, Belmores
Paralegal, Leathes Prior Solicitors
University of Law, LPC
BPP University, GDL
University of York, MA (Hons) Philosophy
University of York, BA (Hons) Philosophy