Matthew has extensive experience of dispute resolution within the construction and engineering sphere. 

His main practice area involves advising major insurance clients on defending claims against construction professionals both in the UK and abroad, including architects, engineers, D&B contractors and specialist consultants.  He advises insurers regularly on complex and high-value policy coverage issues.

He has also acted directly, in major disputes, for parties on all sides of the construction industry in the UK and abroad, including employers, developers, main contractors and subcontractors.  Matthew is familiar with various standard form construction contracts, including JCT, NEC and FIDIC.

Matthew has conducted large and complex pieces of litigation, arbitrations (including ICC) and adjudications.  He is experienced in all forms of ADR, including mediation, negotiation and expert determination.

• Advising insurers on a wide variety of fire-safety and cladding-related issues in respect of numerous major developments.
• Successfully defending multi-million pound adjudication proceedings against a Main Contractor arising from various alleged defects (including lifts / M&E / external façades) at a high-profile office building.
• Defending a claim against a firm of Engineers arising from alleged fire safety defects at a large commercial development in London.
• Defending a Main Contractor in respect of a claim arising from the design and installation of a seating system at a major events arena.
• Advising on a claim against a firm of Architects arising from the design and construction of a major road project in Scotland.
• Defending a claim against a Main Contractor arising from the design and installation of an external wall insulation system at various high-rise tower blocks around the UK.
• Advising on a claim against a Main Contractor arising from the design of the foundations for an on-shore wind farm.

Endorsements

Matthew is a ranked solicitor in Chambers and Partners in the field of ‘UK Professional Negligence: Technology and Construction – London Firms’.  Matthew’s 2023 profile confirms that he has particular experience representing architects, contractors and their insurers in negligence claims alleging design and construction defects, and says that he is “easy to work with, very knowledgeable and gives clear, concise advice”.  His 2024 profile notes "I really enjoyed working with Matthew.  He was really impressive, had a clear strategy with each matter…and secured good outcomes for us". 

Matthew is ranked as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ for Professional Negligence in the 2024 Edition of the Legal 500.