Matt is a Senior Director and leads Forward Global’s disputes communications practice in London. Described in Chambers & Partners as “brilliant, laser-focused and really intelligent”, he serves as an advisor to corporates, state entities and private individuals navigating complex international matters.

His experience spans complex international fraud cases, high-value enforcement actions, inter-state diplomatic matters, shareholder disputes, and strategies to mitigate the risk of asset expropriation. He specialises in managing international media across multi-jurisdictional cases, helping clients protect reputation and shape outcomes under intense legal, political and regulatory scrutiny.

Matt’s expertise is grounded in a deep understanding of stakeholder opinion. He began his career at a leading UK polling firm, where he conducted research and focus groups on sensitive issues involving corporate reputation, public engagement and policy. He later transitioned into international strategic communications, applying these insights to advise clients operating in complex, high-risk environments.

Matt is described as “responsive, commercial in his approach and has a good sense of what the client wants for PR” (Chambers 2026).