Matrimonial Finance has been Neil's primary area of specialism for the last 21 years. He has a long established practice across the south and south coast of England. He acts for a wide range of individuals including business owners, entrepreneurs, those with modest assets to those with significant wealth. His work in family finance also extends to applications under TOLATA and advising and acting for third party interveners.
For many years, Neil has been specifically recommended in the leading directories, Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. The Legal 500 2026 describe him as being 'meticulous and proactive’ offering 'tailored and pragmatic advice to clients'. Chambers and Partners 2026 recommend him as having 'impressive experience acting in matters involving pre-nuptial agreements, pensions and asset division.’ He is described as being 'efficient and effective in his advocacy’, 'his client care skills are exemplary supporting them wholeheartedly throughout the process' and 'wonderful with clients and supportive to his instructing solicitor.'
Neil is also available to conduct private FDR (pFDRs) in Chambers as an evaluator.
He also specialises in private law children matters, acting for parents and grandparents. He is very well respected amongst solicitors and judges.
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Neil is a specialist matrimonial finance practitioner. He works hard to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients, whether that is through negotiation or fighting the matter in Court.
He also specializes in matters relating to the break down of relationships where the parties have not married but require legal advice and representation in relation to their property affairs and / or children. This includes advising and representing clients in applications under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (TLATA) and Schedule 1 Applications. He also advises and acts for third party Interveners.
Neil regularly acts for parents and grandparents who find themselves involved in Court proceedings for Child Arrangement Orders. He also advises and acts on internal and external relocation cases, injunction proceedings and enforcement matters.
Neil regularly prepares and delivers seminars and presentations on areas of financial remedies and private law children.
He is also an advocacy trainer on the Western Circuit. He is a registered pupil supervisor. He also accepts instructions under the Direct Access scheme.
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Neil Maton is regulated by the Bar Standards Board, holds professional indemnity insurance with Bar Mutual and is VAT registered.
LLB (Hons) (1st Class Honours)
BCL (Oxon)
Qualified Mediator
MCIArb
Member of the Western Circuit
Member of the Family Law Bar Association
Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Neil is able to put clients at ease with his calm approach. His knowledge and understanding of complex matters gives confidence to clients and his willingness to fight, whilst giving pragmoatic advice is second to none. I would happily recommend Neil to any of my clients.
OKNeil Maton is a formidable and reliable family law barrister. His preparation is thorough and meticulous and he is passionate about getting the best results for his clients.
OKNeil has excellent negotiation skills enabling him to reach the best settlement agreements. He also has finely honed advocacy skills and his style is methodical and robust.
OKNeil is a pragmatic lawyer, who is always well-prepared. He adopts a hands-on approach and is easy to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend him to my clients.
OKIn Court Neil's manner, knowledge and advocacy is second to none and out of Court, he is approachable and responsive which as a solicitor is always greatly appreciated.
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