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Clifford Chance
Matt Taylor

Matt Taylor

Partner, Global Head of Knowledge and Training

Partner, Global Head of Knowledge and Training
Matt Taylor

As Global Head of Knowledge and Training, Matt leads Clifford Chance’s global knowledge and training function and co-ordinates the creation, curation and delivery of the Firm’s knowledge resources and legal training. 

Matt works closely with practice and sector teams across the Firm to ensure our lawyers have fast, reliable access to the latest legal developments and market insight.  By translating these developments into clear, practical implications, Matt’s team of knowledge lawyers and information professionals allow clients to better anticipate the opportunities and issues created by legal changes.

Matt is also at the forefront of knowledge innovation, developing new tools powered by Clifford Chance subject matter expertise knowledge rather than generic off-the-shelf datasets, enabling lawyers provide truly tailored and thoughtful advice. 

Matt was previously a partner in the Firm’s Real Estate team, advising on a broad range of commercial real estate transactions.  Matt specialised specialises in corporate real estate matters, including real estate joint ventures and acquisitions and disposals structured through corporate vehicles.

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Career & qualifications

  • Emmanuel College, Cambridge (BA, Law) 2003
  • Joined Clifford Chance 2005
  • Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2007
  • Partner since 2017

Professional bodies

  • Associate Member of the British Property Federation Regulatory Committee

Awards and citations

  • ‘Matt Taylor is forensic in his analysis of legal documents and make sure the legal documentation process is very well organised.'
    Legal 500 UK 2025 Commercial Property: Investment
  • Identified as a next generation partner
    Legal 500 UK 2024 for Commercial Property: Corporate occupiers
  • Recommended by Legal 500 UK 2019