"Richard Matthews is the leading silk across health and safety, inquests and public inquiries. He is head and shoulders above others. He is tactically very astute and has very good judgement."

Chambers and Partners

"Richard Matthews is excellent."

Chambers and Partners

"Richard Matthews is without a doubt one of the pre-eminent silks in this area."

Chambers and Partners

"Richard is fantastic. He is firmly established and a pioneer in the health and safety sector. He has literally written the book. He has a wealth of experience."

Chambers and Partners

"Richard knows the law back to front, but what differentiates him from the others is how he seeks to apply it...he rarely loses."

Chambers and Partners

"Richard is fantastic."

Chambers and Partners

"He is firmly established and a pioneer in the health and safety sector."

Chambers and Partners

"He has literally written the book."

Chambers and Partners

"He has a wealth of experience."

Chambers and Partners

"Richard knows the law back to front, but what differentiates him from the others is how he seeks to apply it."

Chambers and Partners

"He will take novel and innovative points and he rarely loses."

Chambers and Partners

"He is an intellectual giant."

Chambers and Partners

“Richard is at the top of his game.”

Chambers & Partners

“He’s an outstanding and persuasive advocate.”

Chambers & Partners

“He’s great with the jury and an impressive advocate.”

Chambers & Partners