Matthew Withers

Property, Landlord & Tenant

Matthew has experience in property litigation, including claims involving the sale of land, residential and commercial landlord and tenant matters including possession claims, service charge disputes and claims for disrepair. Matthew also deals with boundary disputes, and forfeiture matters.

He also regularly represents Housing Association clients in obtaining possession orders, and injunctions to inspect gas appliances He also deals with anti-social behaviour injunctions.

Matthew’s property experience means he is sought after by clients who wish to resolve their trusts of land issues, and he regularly advises in conference and drafts proceedings (part 8 and part 7) for declarations and orders for sale in TOLATA matters.

This experience, and Matthew’s commercial nous, means that he also acts in Financial Remedy claims for intervenors, drafting points of claim, or by way of external advice on any property elements of FR proceedings. Matthew also deals with Schedule 1 Children Act matters where they cross with TOLATA matters.

Matthew’s diligent technical knowledge is also sought by clients looking to take enforcement actions in proceedings relating to property, including in the family court; Matthew has recently dealt with contempt proceedings, injunctive relief in relation to an order for sale and third party debt orders for significant capital sums.

Matthew’s “calm and reassuring” manner in these matters was noted when ranked as a leading junior by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. The recent editions note that:

• “Matthew has so many strengths it is difficult to list them all. He is able to explain complex legal issues in a way that is understandable to clients. He has fantastic attention to detail, is always well-prepared, and knows cases inside out. His tactical insight is always valuable and he always goes the extra mile.”
• “Matthew is a rising star. His written submissions are concise, clear and persuasive, and his advocacy is impressive.”
• “Matthew Withers is the most personable barrister and extremely client-friendly.”