Matthew is a partner and member of the firm’s Leadership Board.
From 2018 to 2026 he served as the firm’s Managing Partner and from 2013 to 2018 he sat on the firm’s Management Board with responsibility for the Private Wealth and Estates Group.
Matthew originally qualified as a Chartered Surveyor and in the 1990s retrained with one of the ‘Big 4’ accountancy firms as a Chartered Certified Accountant. He joined Saffery in 2004 and became a Partner in 2006.
He leads strategic projects for the firm and retains a small number of client relationships comprising landed estates and high net worth individuals. Matthew enjoys forming close working relationships with clients and their families.
Matthew was named as one of eprivateclient’s 50 Most Influential 2023, which recognises leading private client practitioners who are providing the highest levels of advice and service to clients and driving innovation in the way the needs of wealthy individuals are met.
Key experience
- Management and leadership of a professional services firm,
- Advising land and property owners on a broad range of matters, particularly specialist capital taxation, family succession and strategic business advice.
Interests
Matthew has travelled extensively but has a particular interest in Zimbabwe. He is a Trustee of Mission Aviation Fellowship International, a charity which operates light aircraft in some of the world’s most isolated places to provide for medical and other needs. He also has a keen interest in aviation and holds a Private Pilot’s Licence.