Matthew Smith, UK | Chambers Profiles

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Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

2

Band 2

Administrative & Public Law

UK-wide

6 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Public Inquiries

UK-wide

4 Years Ranked

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Administrative & Public Law - UK-wide

2

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Matthew Smith has a strong practice which covers high-profile judicial reviews, as well as public inquiries, investigations and legislative advice.

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Public Inquiries - UK-wide

2

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Matthew Smith is well regarded for his representation of a variety of witnesses and key participants in connection with public inquiries. His recent matters have included acting on the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry and the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. Smith joined Bates Wells in April 2023.

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Strengths

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Matthew has a breadth of ability to cover lots of types of work. He is a very bright trusted pair of hands.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Matthew is a knowledgeable solicitor who responds promptly to any queries.

Public Inquiries respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Matthew is very sensible and easy to deal with. He is very effective at getting across the clients' best interests.

Public Inquiries respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Matthew is technically excellent, laser-focussed and effective in complex and sensitive matters.

Public Inquiries respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Matthew has a breadth of ability to cover lots of types of work. He is a very bright trusted pair of hands.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Matthew is a knowledgeable solicitor who responds promptly to any queries.

Public Inquiries respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Matthew is very sensible and easy to deal with. He is very effective at getting across the clients' best interests.

Public Inquiries respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Matthew is technically excellent, laser-focussed and effective in complex and sensitive matters.

Public Inquiries respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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Employment: Employee & Trade Union

2

Paul Jennings

2

Band 2

Employment: Employer: Third Sector

1

Lucy McLynn

1

Band 1

2

Paul Jennings

2

Band 2

2

Paul Seath

2

Band 2

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Rachel Mathieson

U

Up and Coming

Employment: Senior Executive

3

Paul Jennings

3

Band 3

5

Rachel Mathieson

5

Band 5

Information Technology & Outsourcing

5

Richard Marke

5

Band 5

Professional Negligence: Mainly Claimant

2

Tim Constable

2

Band 2

Real Estate: £10-50 million

2

Mark Traynor

2

Band 2

3

Jamie Huard

3

Band 3

3

Karli Hiscock

3

Band 3

Rebecca Rider

Associates to watch

UK-wide

Administrative & Public Law

2

Matthew Smith

2

Band 2

3

Rupert Earle

3

Band 3

Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant

U

Helen Fry

U

Up and Coming

Charities

1

Philip Kirkpatrick

1

Band 1

1

Thea Longley

1

Band 1

3

Lawrence Simanowitz

3

Band 3

4

Laura Soley

4

Band 4

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