Matthew Ismay has been called to the Manx Bar and commissioned as an Isle of Man advocate.
Matthew, who works for Douglas law firm Corlett Bolton in its litigation team, was commissioned on Wednesday, October 21.
A spokesperson for the Finch Road firm said: ‘This marks a significant milestone in Matthew’s legal career and reflects the firm's commitment to supporting and developing legal talent in the island.
‘At only 23, qualifying as an advocate is an impressive achievement, reflecting Matthew’s dedication, ability and hard work.’
Having first joined Corlett Bolton for a two-week work experience placement in 2023, Matthew returned to the firm following his graduation from the University of York in 2024 with First Class Honours. He subsequently passed the Manx Bar examinations with merit on his first attempt, aged only 21.
Since then, he has gained experience across a broad range of civil and commercial matters, developing particular expertise in contractual disputes and employment matters. He now advises and supports individuals and businesses across a variety of legal issues.
Speaking about his achievement, Matthew said: ‘I'm incredibly grateful for the guidance and support I've received from everyone at Corlett Bolton, from my initial work experience placement through to qualifying as an advocate.
‘I'm proud to have reached this milestone and look forward to continuing to develop my skills while helping individuals and businesses navigate their legal challenges.’
Managing director and senior advocate at Corlett Bolton, added: ‘We are delighted to congratulate Matthew on this fantastic achievement. His ability was clear from his very first days with us, and he has worked tremendously hard to reach this point.
‘Supporting and developing talented legal professionals is something we value greatly at Corlett Bolton, and Matthew's progression is a wonderful example of this. He is already a valuable member of our litigation team, and we look forward to seeing his career continue to flourish.’