Matthew is a Partner in the Family team.
Specialising in family law and assisting clients from diverse backgrounds based throughout the UK and abroad. Matthew undertakes all aspects of family law work, with extensive experience in dealing with financial provision upon the breakdown of a relationship. Regularly dealing with cases for high-net-worth individuals involving all forms of assets, including businesses, trusts, pensions as well as assets outside the jurisdiction. Matthew is experienced in substantial financial cases having been involved with the setting aside of a financial settlement on the non-disclosure of a business sale exceeding £30 million.
Matthew also regularly undertakes complex Children Act proceedings involving contested private law proceedings regarding all aspects of a child's upbringing including applications by parents to relocate with their children outside the UK, particularly to the Middle East.
“Matthew Handley's approach enables him to put clients facing the most difficult of circumstances at immediate ease and he is very generous with the time that he commits to providing training to junior members of the team.” - Legal 500, 2025 Testimonial