Matthew Withers has a busy civil practice and regularly accepts instructions in general civil law matters but he has particular experience in employment and property. He continues to be ranked as a leading junior in both of these areas by both leading legal directories, with clients citing his diligence and technical knowledge, along with his personable and calm manner coupled with his analytical approach.

Matthew accepts instructions across the full range of general civil work and regularly appears in appeared in court in a variety of interim hearings, as well as trials across the small claim, fast and multi tracks on behalf of both claimants and defendants. Matthew has experience in dealing with complex applications, and accepts paperwork instructions to advise and draft documents in a range of matters including personal injury, breach of contract, package holiday, and tort actions, including professional negligence claims.

 

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“Matthew is a rising star. His written submissions are concise, clear and persuasive, and his advocacy is impressive.”

Chambers & Partners 2026

“Matthew Withers is truly exceptional.”

Chambers & Partners 2025

“Matthew is a forceful advocate who had a good hold of the details early on in the case. He has great client engagement skills, swiftly distilling complex areas of law.”

Chambers & Partners 2025

‘Matthew is excellent and extremely knowledgeable. He is commercial and great with clients. At court, Matthew articulates his points succinctly and on point’

Legal 500 2024

“Matthew is a talented junior. He readily puts clients at ease, and has a strong ability to grasp complex issues with savvy commercial awareness.”

Chambers & Partners 2024

Awards

  • Best Speaker, National Insurance Law Moot (2016)
  • Prize for best overall performance in Resolution of Dispute outside of Court examination, University of Law (2016)
  • Michael Sherrard Scholar/Access to the Bar Award, Middle Temple (2015)
  • DMH Stallard Prize for best overall performance on the GDL, University of Sussex (2015)
  • Law First Scholarship, University of Law (2015)
  • Performance Award, University of Law (2015)

Education

  • University of Law, BPTC (Outstanding) (2016)
  • University of Sussex, Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction) (2015)
  • The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London, BA (Hons) (First Class) (2012)

 

Memberships

  • Middle Temple
  • Chancery Bar Association
  • Property Bar Association
  • London Common Law & Commercial Bar Association

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