In 2023, Matteo obtained his Master of Laws from the Catholic University of Leuven. He started his law studies at the Université Saint-Louis Brussels (trilingual trajectory) before continuing his education in Leuven. During his university studies, he specialised in social and public law.

Matteo joined the team of Claeys & Engels in Brussels and he has been a member of the Dutch-speaking Bar of Brussels since October 2023. Matteo works in various branches of employment law.