About Matthew Wong

Matthew is a paralegal in the Civil Liberties and Human Rights team. He assists Gimhani Eriyagolla and Sarah Flanagan on a varied and complex caseload including civil claims against the police and other public authorities, particularly in relation to false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and breach of human rights. He also assists in representing bereaved families in inquests arising from deaths where there has been state involvement and asylum support cases.

Matthew joined Hodge Jones & Allen in October 2024. He previously volunteered at Nucleus Legal Advice Centre, providing free legal advice to individuals on a range of issues including housing, debt, and benefits.

Memberships

  • Young Legal Aid Lawyers
  • Police Action Lawyers Group
  • Streets Kitchen

Career & Education

Career

  • Paralegal, Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors, 2025 – Present
  • Legal Assistant, Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors, 2024 – 2025
  • Volunteer, Nucleus Legal Advice Centre, 2024

Education

  • Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction) – University of Law
  • MA in Philosophy (Distinction) – Birkbeck University of London
  • BA in History, Politics, and Economics (2:1) – UCL

Personal Interest

Matthew enjoys reading literature, history, and philosophy. He also enjoys cooking, watching movies, and listening to music.

Further Reading Civil Liberties & Human Rights