About Me

Matthew specialises in non-contentious construction and engineering matters, with international experience.  He has advised a wide range of clients including:

• national governments
• governmental departments
• regeneration agencies
• major banks, funds, and asset management companies
• PLCs
• major media broadcasters
• limited companies, contractors, and developers.

Matthew’s experience includes drafting and negotiating a variety of construction related contracts. From standard form and bespoke building and engineering contracts, framework agreements, forms of professional appointment and pre-construction services agreements, to ancillary documents such as performance security documents, escrow arrangements, and project bank account arrangements.

A specialist in development work, Matthew has also dealt with construction related issues arising in various transactions including:

• development agreements and agreements for lease
• development finance agreements
• sale purchase agreements
• forward purchasing and forward funding arrangements, and
• concession agreements.

Matthew has served a secondment within the construction team of an international retailer, enabling him to provide a client-focused perspective to his advice.