Matthew Jackson

UK Bar

Matthew Jackson is hailed for having a brilliant legal mind which he applies to a wide range of cases, including those concerning neurosurgery, spinal injuries, cardiology and plastic surgery. He almost exclusively acts on behalf of defendants such as the MPS and NHS Resolution. He has appeared in numerous high-stakes cases involving surgeons and cardiologists.

"Matthew is my first choice every time. He is as good as any silk in the field. His intellect is astonishing and is matched by his humility and humour. His trial advocacy is a masterclass."

"Matthew is very skilled at getting to the crux of complex clinical negligence matters, his advice is always clear and well-reasoned and he is extremely reliable and hardworking."

"Matthew is an incredibly experienced and effective counsel who always goes the extra mile to get a good result for the client."

"Matthew is an excellent resource for tricky and complex clinical negligence claims."

Matthew Jackson is a senior barrister with a strong track record in defending a range of professionals, including accountants, valuers and solicitors, as well as professional indemnity insurers. He often takes on high-value claims against law firms arising from prior personal injury or clinical negligence litigation, and a number of his cases have arisen from the vibration white finger litigation. He acts in both individual and group actions.

"Matthew is an incredibly effective cross-examiner, charming people into his trap. He's helpful, approachable, modest and really effective."

"Matthew has a great grasp of document-heavy matters and is able to see the issues clearly."

"He's really good to work with."