Matthew is a lawyer by profession. He has degrees in law and criminology from the University of Malta, the University of London, Boston University and the University of Cambridge. Significantly he is possession of an LL.D from the University of Malta, an LL.M in Corporate and Commercial Law from the University of London, an MCJ from Boston University, a M. Phil in Criminological Research from the University of Cambridge and a PhD in Criminology from the University of Cambridge. Prior to travelling to the U.K. to continue his studies, Matthew worked with one of Malta’s most prestigious law firms and interned at the MFSA’s Enforcement Unit for an 8-month period in 2014.
Currently, Matthew works with as Senior Regulatory Advisor at ARQ Advisory (part of ARQ Group) and guides clients on a wide range of compliance matters. He is also company secretary to two regulated companies.