Matt Parr
LinkedinMatt qualified at a regional firm in the South West in 2010 before relocating to Birmingham to start his legal career. Shortly after relocating, Matt joined what was Shakespeares and later Shakespeare Martineau (another firm within the AMPA legal and professional services group). Matt worked in the firm’s Birmingham and Solihull offices before moving to head up the Private Client team in their Milton Keynes office as a Legal Director where he stayed until 2022 at which point Matt moved to Sussex and joined Mayo Wynne Baxter as a partner.
Matt is a full member of STEP, an accredited member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers (formally SFE) and has passed the STEP diploma in advanced Will preparation with Distinction. Matt was also named as Associate to Watch in the Chambers 2022 High Net Worth rankings and ranked as Up and Coming partner in Chamber 2023 High Net Worth ranking!
Matt enjoys helping all types of clients in negotiating the pitfalls of estate planning and estate/trust administration including Will preparation, Lasting Powers of Attorney and IHT planning. Matt has a particular interest in working with clients from within the LGBTQ+ community, offering an open and non-judgemental path to the services they need.
Outside of work Matt enjoys going to the theatre and has seen almost 70 shows in the West End and on tour. He is also kept busy looking after his Husky on long walks as well as visits to the many local vineyards in and around Sussex. He also enjoys swimming and DIY.
High Net Worth Guide 2023 – ranked Up and Coming : Private Wealth Law
High Net Worth Guide 2024 – ranked Up and Coming : Private Wealth Law
Matt Parr is a well-regarded partner based in Mayo Wynne Baxter’s Crawley office and advises on estate planning and administration matters.
Strengths
“Matthew Parr was professional, prompt and able to come back to me with answers almost immediately to achieve the best outcomes.”
“Matthew has always been approachable and very professional. He is always willing to answer any questions and come back with a solution.”
“I’d even go so far as saying you are a master of translating legal documents and what they actually mean in simple layman terms, so even the most ignorant of your clients would understand!
I do think you need to know that not only is your professional knowledge and manner appreciated and admired, but also the fact that you can spontaneously step aside from it and reveal your benevolent and understanding nature. I’m sure I speak for all your clients who have been in my life-changing position. After meeting you, it didn’t take long for me to realise exactly why my late husband liked and respected you so much.”
Anonymous – March 2024
“I hope Mr. M. Parr and other people I saw in the office, that I was most appreciative of all the advice and assistance I was shown in these matters. All the legal jargon was explained in an informal way made my task a lot easier thank you. I wish all I saw a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”
RC – December 2022
