Matthew has an ease in making the complex understandable and a forensic command of the most complex of issues. He has a logical approach to a case, and his attention to detail is impeccable.”

The Legal 500 2026, Personal Injury

Matthew deals with high-value clinical negligence claims for claimants and defendants. During 20 years on the Attorney General’s panel of counsel to the Crown he dealt with various claims arising from clinical negligence in a military context. More recently he undertakes a wide range of work, cases shortly before this website entry was written including:

  • Whilst still a junior, acting for a claimant in a claim against an NHS trust arising from a failure to diagnose hydrocephalus in infancy, settled for high 7-figures plus substantial periodical payments.
  • Defending a 7-figure claim arising out of an iatrogenic leg injury in infancy.
  • Below knee amputation flowing from failure properly to treat a diabetic leg ulcer.
  • Brain injury arising from infection arising due to negligent failure to avoid stoma.

Matthew also deals with inquests in the clinical negligence context, and advises on claims under the Human Rights Act.

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Matthew is a skilled barrister and we often utilise his services for our more complex cases.”

Chambers UK 2026, Personal Injury

Matthew is a superb counsel in all respects. He has an exceptional eye and understanding for numbers.”

Chambers UK 2026, Personal Injury

Matthew has an ease in making the complex understandable and a forensic command of the most complex of issues. He has a logical approach to a case, and his attention to detail is impeccable.”

The Legal 500 2026, Personal Injury

Matthew is superb in technical detail and forensics in his approach to case planning and quantum calculation.

The Legal 500 2025 , Personal Injury

Matthew’s attention to detail is a huge support for the more complex work. He not only advises but also assists greatly with practical matters.

Chambers UK 2025, Personal Injury

Matthew’s skills, both with clients and in advocacy, are second to none. He tailors his advice to the understanding of the client and takes the time to explain extremely complex legal issues.

Chambers UK 2025, Personal Injury

Matthew has an unparalleled attention to detail without losing the wider picture in a case. He is friendly and approachable, and the clients are able to build a rapport with him.”

Chambers UK 2024, Personal Injury

Matthew is an exceptionally capable barrister. His attention to detail is outstanding and his reading of complex cases is invariably correct. ‘His advice, thoroughness and knowledge are simply excellent.”

Chambers UK 2024, Personal Injury

Matthew has a sharp mind and is a great communicator. ‘He is extremely clever. He covers all issues with a great degree of knowledge.’ “

Chambers UK 2023, Personal Injury

Detailed and forensic in his analysis.”

Chambers UK 2022, Personal Injury

He is intelligent, with an eye for detail.”

LEGAL 500 2022, PERSONAL INJURY

Matthew is exceptionally user friendly with me and my clients, always has time to answer my queries and can turn his mind to the most complicated of cases/issues with speed and enthusiasm. His knowledge of the law and his forensic approach always serves him well.”

LEGAL 500 2021, PERSONAL INJURY

Matthew is incredibly thorough and knows his papers upside down and back to front. His attention to detail is superb. He is extremely sharp and is an excellent advocate.”

CHAMBERS UK 2021, PERSONAL INJURY

Seminars & Events

  • Qualifications:

    • MA (Oxon)
  • Professional memberships:

    • Personal Injury Bar Association
    • Employment Law Bar Association
  • Matthew White KC is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.