"I invest time in mastering the facts and legal issues in each claim, but always put commercial outcomes front and centre in my advice."

"My work focuses on the insurance sector, an industry I find fascinating. Insurance underpins every aspect of commercial life, so the risks underwritten are incredibly varied. I am proud to advise an industry which is indispensable to society and an engine of growth. I also love learning about the diverse business sectors in which our clients’ insureds operate.

Many of my matters are international in nature – often where the policy or transaction documentation is governed by foreign law, or where there are litigation or arbitration proceedings in another jurisdiction (or multiple jurisdictions). I am accustomed to working with local counsel – whether our Global Access partners or another leading firm in the relevant jurisdiction – to deliver considered and integrated advice to insurers.

Clients like working with me because I am approachable, responsive and solution oriented. I invest time in mastering the facts and legal issues in each claim, but always put commercial outcomes front and centre in my advice. I know that our clients do not relish disputes and that relationships are paramount, but I am ready to defend their interests fiercely when necessary.

I seek to be responsive and to build client relationships based on candour and transparency. I practise clear, well-structured communication and am skilled at explaining complex concepts in simple ways. Incisive written advice is essential, but it’s important to know when to pick up the phone as well."

Matthew’s recent work highlights:

• Acting for warranty & indemnity insurers in a large claim regarding alleged breaches of management accounts warranties.
• Advising crime insurers on complex policy coverage issues regarding a substantial cryptocurrency loss.
• Providing coverage and monitoring advice to D&O insurers regarding high-value Commercial Court proceedings against company directors.