Matthew Sheather

Partner and head of team

I am a partner and head of the personal injury and clinical negligence team. I joined GA Solicitors in 2006 from a large Bristol law firm and have clocked up more than two decades of legal experience.

 I am an experienced personal injury solicitor,  I specialise in handling high value and catastrophic injury claims and have extensive niche experience in motorcycle and fatal accident claims. I strive to succeed and have taken on cases where other solicitors have failed resulting in successful outcomes. I have a particular interest in handling chronic pain cases and often where the client has been medically retired from the armed forces or emergency services or other employment.

 I also have a wealth of experience as a clinical negligence solicitor and handle all types of high value and complex medical negligence cases including cases of misdiagnosis, negligent orthopaedic surgery, missed fractures and negligent care and treatment.

 I represent victims injured in all types of accidents including road traffic accidents, accidents at work, public liability, ministry of defence and spinal and head injury cases. I am a keen advocate in rehabilitation and work tirelessly to assist those with life changing injuries.

 I qualified as a solicitor in 2001 after reading law at Liverpool University and then completed the LPC at the College of Law, Chester.

 I am a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. I am listed in Chambers & Partners 2021 as a leader in my field and am a recommended lawyer in the Legal 500 (2021).

 I have previously acted a governor of a local primary school and a trustee of Devon Air Ambulance.

 When away from work I enjoy live music and the theatre, as well as playing football and golf. I am a passionate Liverpool FC fan. I also spend time with the family and our dog walking and cycling on the moors and coastally.

 I am described in Chambers & Partners as being “supportive of clients and committed throughout the litigation process.”