Matthew is an exceptionally capable barrister. His attention to detail is outstanding and his reading of complex cases is invariably correct. ‘His advice, thoroughness and knowledge are simply excellent.”

Chambers UK 2024, Personal Injury

Matthew works for both claimants and defendants in relation to accidents at work and the liability of employers for their employees and others. He spent many years dealing with claims under 6-pack regulations and, following the coming into force of s.69 the Enterprise & Regulatory Reform Act 2013, now regularly deals with the status of the regulations and their impact on liability issues.

The types of work undertaken cover all of the ways in which employees sustain injury at work, including trips and slips, crushing injuries, repetitive strain and other work-related upper limb disorders, exposure to substances hazardous to health, assaults at work, defective work equipment, inadequate protective equipment, stress at work, and falls from height.

He has particular experience of claims involving vicarious liability, and successfully defended Shelbourne v Cancer Research UK [2019] EWHC842; [2019] PIQR P16 at first instance and on appeal (no vicarious liability for assault on dancefloor at office Christmas party).

Directory Quotes

Matthew has an unparalleled attention to detail without losing the wider picture in a case. He is friendly and approachable, and the clients are able to build a rapport with him.”

Chambers UK 2024, Personal Injury

Matthew has an incredible attention to detail. He is meticulous in his planning and written work and his persuasively balanced but no-nonsense approach makes him an exceptional advocate.”

The Legal 500 2024, Personal Injury

Matthew has a sharp mind and is a great communicator. ‘He is extremely clever. He covers all issues with a great degree of knowledge.’ “

Chambers UK 2023, Personal Injury

Matthew is very astute, and very good on technical detail concerning expert evidence.”

Legal 500 2023, Personal Injury

Detailed and forensic in his analysis.”

Chambers UK 2022, Personal Injury

He is intelligent, with an eye for detail.”

LEGAL 500 2022, PERSONAL INJURY

Matthew is exceptionally user friendly with me and my clients, always has time to answer my queries and can turn his mind to the most complicated of cases/issues with speed and enthusiasm. His knowledge of the law and his forensic approach always serves him well.”

LEGAL 500 2021, PERSONAL INJURY

Matthew is incredibly thorough and knows his papers upside down and back to front. His attention to detail is superb. He is extremely sharp and is an excellent advocate.”

CHAMBERS UK 2021, PERSONAL INJURY

Seminars & Events

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • MA (Oxon)
  • Professional memberships:

    • Personal Injury Bar Association
  • Matthew White is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.