Matthew Sigsworth BA (Hons)

Specialisms & Experience

Matthew has a considerable experience in Welfare Benefits and Debt matters having managed Darlington Borough Council's Welfare Rights Service until August 2009. He also supervised the Citizen's Advice Bureau's Welfare Benefits contract with the Legal Services Commission.  

Matthew is now responsible for the firm's Welfare Benefits and Debt work. He is able to assist with matters such as Housing Benefit overpayments and appeals, sickness and disability benefit appeals, and Judicial Review proceedings. Matthew undertakes work relating to both priority and non-priority debts, and personal insolvency. In addition, Matthew recently attained status as an Insolvency Service "Authorised Intermediary" so he can assist clients with debt problems apply for a Debt Relief Order.

Legal Career & Qualification

1993      - Common Professional Examination at University of Huddersfield
1994      - Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Law School
1995/05 - Case Worker in three CAB, specialising in welfare benefits, debt & employment law
2001      - Legal Services Commission Accrediated Welfare Benefits & Debt Supervisor
2005      - 2009 Welfare Rights Manager with Darlington Borough Council
2009      - Joined Clark Willis and commenced trainee solicitors contract