PCB Byrne

Commercial Dispute Resolution and International Arbitration 

Matthew is a seasoned disputes lawyer, with over 20 years' experience in commercial litigation and international arbitration. Valued by his clients as a commercially driven strategist who works tirelessly to protect their interests in the face of the fiercest opposition, he is experienced in a wide variety of commercial dispute resolution areas including: shareholder disputes; banking; financial markets (including ISDA transactions); fraud; insolvency; contractual disputes; international sale of goods and commodities disputes; insurance and reinsurance; professional negligence; regulatory and investigatory work. Matthew also handles reputation, privacy and defamation issues for a range of high-profile clients. He also has particular expertise in international arbitration and has advised on and conducted arbitrations under the arbitral rules of the ICC, LCIA, GAFTA, LME, LMAA, UNCITRAL and OHADA.

Matthew's work often has an international element and he has advised clients across numerous territories in Europe, the former Soviet Union, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

Matthew started his career at Linklaters and was a partner at international firm DAC Beachcroft and disputes boutique Carter-Ruck before becoming London Head of Commercial Litigation at JMW Solicitors. He joined PCB Byrne in March 2025.

English, Spanish, Portuguese, French

Cambridge University