Claire Matthews
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 1 : Crime
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Band 1
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Claire Matthews is regularly instructed across London and East Anglia to work in cases ranging from serious sexual offences to child neglect. She distributes her time equally between prosecuting and defending. She is particularly adept at handling complex homicides and medico-legal cases.
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"She is an absolutely fantastic advocate, great at dealing with clients and very approachable."
"She is extremely thorough and approaches her cases with care. She communicates extremely well, is quick to respond and always available. Claire provides an excellent level of service."
"She is well organised, proactive in case management and an excellent advocate. She communicates well with her clients in conferences."
"She is an absolutely fantastic advocate, great at dealing with clients and very approachable."
"She is extremely thorough and approaches her cases with care. She communicates extremely well, is quick to respond and always available. Claire provides an excellent level of service."
"She is well organised, proactive in case management and an excellent advocate. She communicates well with her clients in conferences."