Matthew Alderton

Matthew works with clients across the health, life sciences, government and education sectors. Matthew helps clients navigate complex statutory and regulatory frameworks relating to the commissioning and provision of health, education and local authority services, the licensing of medical devices and medicines, the use of personal data and AI by public bodies and health companies, professional discipline, and the design of international health systems.

Matthew also specialises in conducting complex and high profile litigation, including judicial review proceedings, public inquiries, statutory appeals, public procurement challenges and claims for damages arising from data breaches, a breach of confidence and/or misuse of private information.

Matthew previously worked within the Government Legal Department, gaining substantial experience on issues surrounding constitutional law and devolution, health and social care, and social security, and for a national law firm in Australia specialising in advising federal government departments on public law issues.