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’, including those involving assets 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.

Notable cases

• DR v UG [2023] EWFC 68 
  
• IR v OR [2022] EWFC 20 
  

Adviser Profile

Matthew has specialised for over 25 years in resolving financial and children issues arising upon divorce or family breakdown. He acts for high-net-worth individuals, or their spouses or partners, often in cases involving complex international financial structures or disputes over children.

A senior partner in the divorce and family department at Stewarts, Matthew is known for his expertise in complex litigation. He is also a renowned negotiator determined to settle cases and to do so in the best interests of his clients. He is a keen proponent of arbitration.

Chambers and Legal 500 praise his analytical skill, client care and courtroom strength, describing him as ‘a star’ and ‘excellent at tracing the money’.