UK Bar
Trusts - London (Bar)
Matthew Paton is instructed in onshore and offshore jurisdictions and acts in both contentious and non-contentious trust and probate matters. He has significant expertise in matters involving validity of deeds, removal of trustees and liability issues.
Strengths
"A well regarded barrister whose written word product is of exceptionally high quality. He's highly responsive, pragmatic and sensible."
"Matthew has great insight, and no issue is too complex for him."
Offshore - All Circuits
Matthew Paton of 5 Stone Buildings is an impressively knowledgeable junior who offers clients near-unparalleled local expertise in private client matters, including trust and probate disputes. He is called to the Bahamas Bar and has experience appearing before courts across the broader Caribbean region.
Strengths
"Matthew is approachable and client-friendly. He is a real team player with great advocacy."