Matthew is an accredited mediator with experience of mediation over many years. He qualified as a solicitor and was a partner in a London law firm; he was appointed a Recorder sitting in the Crown Court in 2002 and appointed a full-time judge in 2012. He sat in the High Court in London as a Chancery Master and then as Chief Chancery Master until 2021. He continues to sit as a judge part time.
Matthew’s experience covers the spectrum of work in the Business and Property Courts in London including business disputes, professional negligence claims and banking as well as all types of work dealt with in the Property Trusts and Probate List.
Matthew is willing to accept appointments for ‘Time limited mediations’, a scheme that has been set up by Three Stone Mediation to provide less expensive mediation in appropriate cases, for ENE and Chancery FDR.
He has experience of both in-person and on-line mediations.
Details of the some of the work undertaken by Matthew as a judge can be seen under Notable recent cases under his profile on the main chambers’ website.
Testimonials
Senior Chancery Barrister – “Matthew was outstanding as a mediator. He was empathetic and spot on in the way he dealt with the individuals involved in what was an emotionally charged day. He skilfully guided the process to a successful conclusion with his experience and ‘can do’ approach. His strong underlying understanding of the law and many years as a judge added to his impressive effectiveness. A top-class mediator!”
Partner National Law Firm – “Matthew is an extremely composed and reassuring person … We were extremely impressed and pleased with all his efforts and would not hesitate to recommend him.”
Partner City Law Firm – “Matthew is one of those few mediators who combines gravitas, personability and reliable legal insight. In my experience few mediators possess all three … Matthew is on my very short list of mediators I propose.”
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