We are delighted to announce that Matthew Reeve KC was named Silk of the Year in the Shipping, Commodities & Aviation at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2026.

Matthew is a highly experienced barrister who is consistently one of the highest ranked in Aviation & Shipping. He is described by the Directories as: “… Matthew combines the highest standards of advocacy (including traditional cross-examination skills) with the application of the most modern litigation-management techniques…” "… With a strategic understanding of the issues that need litigating .. Matthew is an exceptional barrister. Equally at home on paper and on his feet, he is tenacious and pragmatic when needed...."

The awards celebrate leading barristers and chambers across their respective fields. Quadrant has been a regular attendee at the event over the years, and we are proud to see our members recognised among the Bar’s leading practitioners.

See full list of winners here.