Matthew Humphries

Spear’s Review

‘I am known for my attention to detail, which ensures that nothing – no matter how small – is overlooked,’ says Matthew Humphries, a divorce specialist in Stewarts’ busy family practice. ‘Combined with my strategic approach to litigation, this ensures I obtain the best possible results.’

Recognising the emotional hardship often faced by clients going through difficult divorces, he is not afraid to ‘protect clients from themselves’. This may involve delivering robust and perhaps even unwelcome advice, particularly when it comes to cautioning clients against litigation.

In recent years, Humphries has acted in ‘some very substantial cases’, with assets often in excess of £50 million. He tells Spear’s that he has also handled some ‘cutting-edge’ matters, including set-aside injunctions and nuptial settlements.

Adviser Profile

Matthew has specialised exclusively for over 25 years in resolving financial and children issues arising upon divorce or family breakdown. He represents high-net-worth individuals, or their spouses or partners, frequently in cases involving complex financial structures (often with an international element) or in cases where there are disagreements regarding arrangements for children. Matthew also regularly advises upon the negotiation of nuptial agreements.  

Matthew is a senior partner in the Divorce and Family department at Stewarts, the pre-eminent divorce and family practice in England that is top ranked in the legal directories. Whilst Matthew is known for his expertise in complex litigation, he is also a renowned negotiator determined to settle cases whenever possible and to do so in the best interests of his clients. He is a keen proponent of arbitration. 

His practice encompasses high-value financial claims, including those on behalf of the children of unmarried parents, as well as resolving areas of disagreement over arrangements for children. He attracts particular recognition for his understanding of clients and their needs, together with his prolific legal knowledge allied with his skills and strategic thinking. 

Chambers High Net Worth and Legal 500 describe Matthew: 

‘As good as it gets in cut-and-thrust litigation. He is really good at positioning clients strongly in a courtroom battle.’ ‘A star who is extremely good with numbers and complex corporate and financial structures, and just brilliant with the messy cases’ and for having an ‘excellent analytical approach to complex cases, coupled with a superb bedside manner’ and ‘excellent at tracing the money’. 

‘Clients love him – he quietly helps the client be the best they can be.’