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Claire Matthews

Claire Matthews

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Crime

South Eastern (Bar)

14 years ranked

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Crime - South Eastern (Bar)

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Claire Matthews is regularly instructed across London and East Anglia to work in cases ranging from serious sexual offences to child neglect. She distributes her time equally between prosecuting and defending. She is particularly adept at handling complex homicides and medico-legal cases.

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  • I like to instruct Claire Matthews for serious sex offences because of her experience and complete dedication to the case.

    CrimeUK Bar

  • Claire has become one of the finest criminal barristers in the east. It’s always a privilege to have her representing a client.

    CrimeUK Bar

  • Claire Matthews is amazing. She is very approachable and friendly. Clients love her and she gets great results.

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