Foundry Chambers

Foundry Chambers.

YEAR OF CALL 2021

Prosecution and defence.

Matthew is instructed for both the prosecution and defence, predominantly in the Crown Court, and has acted in cases including conspiracy to commit fraud, assault by penetration, s.18 GBH and witness intimidation. He has been commended by Judges on his excellence in preparation and presentation of cases and is often instructed in cases well above his level of call.

His current defence instructions in the Crown Court include allegations of kidnapping, armed robbery, s.18 GBH and drug trafficking offences.

Prior to joining Foundry Chambers, Matthew worked as legal assistant to King’s Counsel specialising in criminal defence. He assisted in a range of serious criminal cases in the Crown Court and Court of Appeal including offences of murder, attempted murder, rape and drug importation. Matthew has also assisted with the drafting of applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission and the Court of Appeal.

Matthew read law at university where he received several academic honours, including the Steele Raymond Award for best overall mark in the Law cohort and the Departmental prize for excellence.

Appointments

CPS Advocate Panel – Level 3

Memberships

The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
The Criminal Bar Association

Scholarships & Prizes

Knights of the Round Table Pupillage Scholarship, 2021
The University of Law Employment Prize (Highest Ranked Student Overall), 2020
Steele Raymond Award, 2019
Oxford University Press Prize, 2019

LLB Law – First (Highest Ranked Student Overall), 2015 – 2019
BPTC – Outstanding, 2021
Master of Laws in Bar Practice – Distinction, 2021