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Matthew Hardwick KC
Position
Barrister specialising in commercial litigation, banking, insolvency, insurance, professional negligence and employment.
Career
Called 1994, Gray’s Inn.
Languages
Fluent French; German (working knowledge).
Education
Marlborough College; Trinity College, Cambridge (1991 BA Classics/Law; 1994 MA); L’Université Libre de Bruxelles (MA European Community Law, 1st).
Leisure
Marathon running, singing, sailing, windsurfing, hiking.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Commercial litigation
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 5Matthew Hardwick KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Matthew is a details person, but to a different degree. His preparation, even by the standards of the best KCs is truly exceptional. No stone is left unturned in any way. He is also very user friendly and accessible. A real team player who immediately earns and retains claimants’ respect and confidence.’
London Bar > Professional negligence
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2Matthew Hardwick KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Matthew is a brilliant advocate who is incredibly impressive to watch. He is all over the details and the law. He is a highly persuasive advocate and a true champion of the commercial Bar.’
London Bar > Fraud: civil
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4London Bar > Insolvency
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3Matthew Hardwick KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Matthew’s strength is his ability to dive into a complex case and very quickly identify the key issues and what matters the judge would like want parties to address. He is extremely sharp and hardworking, as well as patience in trying to explain the issues to client.’
London Bar > Banking and finance (including consumer credit)
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2The English Bar Offshore > The English Bar Offshore
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2Matthew Hardwick KC –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Matthew is always fully prepared and is an excellent advocate. He has a clear and convincing style and is highly intelligent.’