With over 25 years of experience spanning New Zealand, London, and the Cayman Islands, Matthew has developed a distinguished civil and commercial litigation practice. His expertise spans a broad range of sectors including banking, investment funds, property, private client services, insurance, primary industries, and transport.

Practice Areas and Specialisations
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Matthew is recognised for his skill in navigating complex litigation matters, particularly in the following areas:

• Insolvency and Restructuring: Handling both domestic and cross-border disputes.
• Corporate Litigation: Representing directors, shareholders, investors, and creditors in high-stakes claims.
• Contract and Tort Law: Including cases of misrepresentation.
• Property Disputes: Covering land issues, trusts, and estates.
• Pacific Islands Litigation: Expertise in general litigation and insolvency matters across the Pacific.
• Dispute Resolution: Extensive experience in arbitration, mediation, and judicial review.

Admissions

• New Zealand (1997)
• England and Wales (2003)
• Cayman Islands (2006)
• British Virgin Islands (2019)
• Samoa (2024-27)

Education & Professional Associations

• BCL (Distinction), University of Oxford (2000)
• BCA/LLB, Victoria University of Wellington (1995/96)
• Member of the Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association of New Zealand (RITANZ)
• Active member of the New Zealand Bar Association

Previous Experience

• Russell McVeagh (Wellington and Auckland)
• Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (London)
• Maples and Calder, Cayman Islands (Partner, 2009-2017)
• Carey Olsen, Cayman Islands (Consultant, 2018-2022)