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Experience
Matthew practises in asylum, immigration, human rights and public law. In addition to specialising in European Union law and human trafficking, he has a strong background in asylum, deportation and human rights appeals. He has developed a wealth of experience working with unaccompanied children, other vulnerable clients and article 8 cases, including representing former Gurkha servicemen and their families.
One of Matthew’s previous roles, as in-house barrister and legal project manager at the AIRE Centre, involved developing and bringing strategic litigation and interventions to the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and Court of Justice of the European Union.
An example is the successful intervention in Saint Prix v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2014] EUECJ C-507/12, in which the CJEU confirmed that EEA national women who give up work due to the physical constraints of pregnancy and childbirth remain ‘workers’ under Article 45 TFEU.
Matthew is an honorary fellow at Sussex University in recognition of his pro bono work with the Law School’s Migration Law Clinic, supervising students in the provision of free legal advice to lay clients. He also volunteers with the UK Lesbian & Gay Immigration Group.
In his spare time, Matthew is a qualified football coach, bravely navigating his son’s team through the trials and tribulations of their fledgling careers as international superstars.
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What the directories say
2025 Chambers & Partners
“Matthew is very clever and really personable.”
“His advocacy is excellent, and his preparation of his cases is comprehensive and diligent.”
2024 Chambers & Partners
“Extremely good and very experienced in EU immigration work and ECHR issues.”
“Great with clients and has a huge wealth of experience.”
Education
College of Law, London – 2008 to 2010 (part time)
BVC – awarded very competent
Kings College, London – 2001 to 2002
LLM [Masters in Law, specialising in human rights law] – awarded with merit
Kings College, London – 1998 to 2001
LLB [Bachelor of Law] – awarded 2:1
Professional Memberships
ILPA
Modern Slavery & Trafficking Country Guidance case.
Area of Law: Personal Immigration Asylum Human Trafficking Multidisciplinary Modern Slavery & Trafficking Team Specialist Family & Immigration Team
— Read moreAIRE Centre intervention regarding EU law residence rights.
Area of Law: Personal Immigration EU Law Family and Human Rights Public Law Immigration Multidisciplinary Specialist Family & Immigration Team
— Read moreAIRE Centre intervention regarding the rights of Zambrano parents.
Area of Law: Personal Immigration EU Law Family and Human Rights Public Law Immigration Multidisciplinary Specialist Family & Immigration Team
— Read moreProtecting the rights of EEA national women who give up work, or seeking work, due to the physical constraints of pregnancy and childbirth.
Area of Law: Personal Immigration EU Law Family and Human Rights Public Law Immigration Multidisciplinary Specialist Family & Immigration Team
— Read moreCongratulations to our Immigration and Social Housing teams plus our 24 members ranked in the Chambers UK Bar 2025.
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