UK Bar
Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Scott Matthewson focuses predominantly on representing private contractors in inquests arising from deaths in prisons. He has considerable expertise in Article 2 jury inquests and those involving clinical negligence and health and safety violations.
Strengths
"Scott is commercially aware."
"He is a very knowledgeable inquest practitioner."
Personal Injury - London (Bar)
Scott Matthewson of Serjeants' Inn Chambers receives instructions in high-value fatal accident and brain injury cases for an even split of defendant and claimant solicitors. He has experience in high-profile public liability litigation, often involving the armed forces or the police, and in complex RTAs, with specific expertise in motorcycle accidents.
Strengths
"He is very good. He knows his stuff and goes for the good points."
Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)
Scott Matthewson is no stranger to handling clinical negligence cases of the greatest value and complexity, including those involving allegations of surgical negligence and brain injury cases.He acts for both claimants and defendants.
Strengths
"Scott is an excellent advocate. He is great with clients and has a commendable bedside manner."
"Scott is very helpful and bright."
"Scott is very good on his feet. He understands the key issues of the case. He is also very good on drafting and summarises things in a very good way."
