Matthew Sibley

Matthew Sibley is a trusted partner at Watson Webb, known for his tenacious yet personable approach in handling complex legal matters. As an articulate communicator with significant technical knowledge, Matthew excels both in courtrooms and in mediation settings. He emphasises clear communication and timeliness, ensuring his clients are well-informed and confident throughout the legal process. Matthew's extensive practice focuses on contractual disputes, building and construction issues, property disagreements, and both personal and corporate insolvency matters, as well as estate disputes. With extensive experience in all divisions of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Court of Appeal, District Court, Local Court, the Federal Court of Australia, and other courts and tribunals, Matthew is well-equipped to navigate the intricacies of the legal system. His journey began with foundational roles at Waratah Chambers and Frank Law, where he developed his skills in family and civil litigation. At Watson Webb, he quickly advanced from Associate to Partner, demonstrating his capability in commercial and civil litigation, insolvency, and advisory roles. Throughout his career, Matthew has received praise for his strategic litigation approach and ability to convey complex legal issues in an understandable manner, always prioritising cost-effective and just outcomes for his clients. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Politics and International Relations, from Macquarie University. He further enhanced his credentials with a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from The College of Law Australia, complementing his legal acumen with practical business skills. As a member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council and the Law Society of New South Wales, Matthew remains committed to staying at the forefront of legal practice and advocacy.