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.