Background
Qualifications
- Master of Laws (University College London) 2016
- Bachelor of Arts with the Degree of Bachelor of Laws (Macquarie University) 2012
Matt works in all areas of law with a particular passion for administrative and planning and environment law. He brings his diverse knowledge and skills to bear on a range of disputes including in employment law, anti-discrimination law, commercial law, property, and consumer and commercial law, across state and federal jurisdictions. He appears both unled and led in all Courts and Tribunals from the Court of Appeal thorugh to the Local Court and NCAT.
Matt adopts a strategic, collaborative and results-focused approach to all matters.
Matt previously completed a Master of Laws with Distinction at University College London, focusing on constitutional and national security law, and worked as an Associate at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Professional Recognition
Best Lawyers Australia - Ones to Watch 2026 for Planning & Environment
Doyle’s Guide ‘Planning & Environment - NSW, 2025’ - Leading
Doyle’s Guide ‘Planning & Environment - NSW, 2024’ - Recommended
Matt's Notable Cases
Elmasri v Transport for NSW [2021] NSWSC 929 (led by B Tronson).
Ballina Shire Council v Joblin [2022] NSWLEC 90 (unled).
Randwick City Council v Belle Living Pty Ltd (No 2) [2023] NSWLEC 100 (led by J Lazarus SC).
Seek Justice Pty Ltd v Minister for Planning (No 2) [2024] NSWLEC 68 (unled).
Harry v Inner West Council (no 3) [2024] NSWSC 1027 (unled).
Liverpool City Council v Minister for Local Government and Ors [2024] NSWLEC 94 (led by N Sharp SC).
Royal Caribbean Cruises v Rawlings (2022) 107 NSWLR 51 (led by E Cox SC).
Altius Pty Ltd v Abignano Nominees Pty Ltd [2023] NSW 177 (led by T Lynch SC).
Cameron v Woollahra Municipal Counsel [2024] NSWCA 216 (led by J Lazarus SC).
Vortex Developments Pty Ltd trading as Plannex Environmental Planning v The Council of the Municipality of Kiama [2024] NSWLEC 1755 (led by M Wright SC). Planning and Environment.
PDS Engineering Division Pty Ltd v North Sydney Council [2024] NSWLEC 1722 (led by M Wright SC). Planning and Environment.
Inquests and Inquiries into the 2019/2020 NSW Bushfire Season (led by A Casselden SC). Coronial.
Practice Area: Inquests & Inquiries
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May v Northern Beaches Council [2023] NSWCA 205 (unled).
Fair Work Ombudsman v Chatime Australia Pty Ltd (No 2) [2023] FedCFamC2G 712 (led by J Darams SC).
El Rihani v Hotait (No 2) [2023] FCA 375 (led by T Lynch SC).
Royal Caribbean Cruises v Rawlings NSWCA (led by E Cox SC). Appeared for Royal Caribbean in an appeal concerning the power of a Master to detain a passenger to maintain safety and order on a vessel.
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