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 advises and litigates for both claimants and defendants, handling the full range of industrial disease cases including mesothelioma and other asbestos related claims, other respiratory diseases, cancers, noise induced hearing loss, work-related upper limb disorders, dermatitis and occupational stress.

He represented the successful employer in the well-known asbestos case McDonald v National Grid and DCLG in which Matthew was successful at first instance and in the Court of Appeal (against silks for both other parties), the Claimant’s onward appeal to the Supreme Court against the occupier of power station premises, the other defendant, being successful under the Asbestos Industry Regulations 1931.

He appreciates that often time is of the essence in cases where terminally ill or elderly claimants seek a speedy solution to their claims.

Directory Quotes

Matthew has an incredible attention to detail. He is meticulous in his planning and written work and his persuasively balanced but no-nonsense approach makes him an exceptional advocate.”

The Legal 500 2024, 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 very astute, and very good on technical detail concerning expert evidence.”

The Legal 500 2023, 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 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

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
  • Qualifications & awards:

    • MA (Oxon)
  • Professional memberships:

    • Personal Injury Bar Association
  • Matthew White 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.