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 has always taken an interest in issues of costs arising from personal injury litigation, and advises on issues including qualified one-way costs shifting, the application of Part 36 settlement offers (and the effect of non-Part 36 offers), recovery of inquest costs in a civil claim and suchlike.

Matthew’s view is that getting a good result on the costs of litigation is usually as important as getting a good result in the litigation itself.

He deals with assessments of costs. Whilst he prefers disputes of law and principle in relation to costs, his A-levels in maths and further maths have never left him and he finds the number-crunching exercises straightforward. He regularly undertakes costs budgeting hearings and usually provides the outcome in a revised excel spreadsheet (precedent-H) format to minimise the work required from an instructing solicitor after such hearing.

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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 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 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

Matthew is very astute, and very good on technical detail concerning expert evidence.”

Legal 500 2023, Personal Injury

He is intelligent, with an eye for detail.”

Legal 500 2022, Personal Injury

Detailed and forensic in his analysis.”

CHAMBERS UK 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.”

CHAMBERS UK 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
  • 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.