Kate Matthews
About
Provided by Kate Matthews
Practice Areas
Partner and head of risk management, franchising and dispute resolution. Conducts major commercial disputes frequently with EU or international implications in particular in the aviation, construction and franchising sectors. Specialises in contractual commercial claims, business disagreements, franchising disputes, warranty claims, shareholder and partnership disputes, injunctive/interlocutory relief, professional negligence, debts and enforcement, insolvency. Has wide experience of all levels of courts and ADR techniques particularly mediation and arbitration.
Career
Herbert Smith (Freehills) 1989-95; Kirkwoods 1995-98; Shadbolt LLP 1998-2010 (partner from 2001). Stevens & Bolton LLP (partner) 2010-13; Boddy Matthews Limited (Co-Founding Partner) 2013 - present.
Professional Memberships
Law Society of England and Wales; Associate Member of the American Bar Association; AWLL. Past President of East Surrey Chamber of Commerce and other associated Chambers of Commerce; Past Committee Member of British Expertise; Affiliate Member of British Franchise Association; Qualified Franchise Professional and EWIF South Chair.
Publications
Kate is a respected speaker at UK and International Conferences on legal issues. She has authored a wide range of published articles on e-disclosure/ADR/costs/shareholders’ rights/Companies Act litigation/arbitrations/foreign judgments/Madoff/defamation/franchise disputes, mediation and ADR and privacy rights. Kate is an accredited mediator with the BFA.
Personal
Leisure interests sport and family.
Chambers Review
UK
Kate Matthews has deep experience handling commercial disputes, particularly those relating to contractual issues. She also handles shareholder litigation.
Kate Matthews of Boddy Matthews Solicitors has a strong reputation for her experience in handling contentious franchising matters for both franchisors and franchisees. She regularly advises on disputes concerning allegations of breach of contract, misrepresentation and unlawful termination.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kate is very knowledgeable and takes an out-of-the-box approach."
"She is always two steps ahead of the game and works tirelessly to offer the best service to her clients."
"Kate Matthews does not fail to provide clarity on any issues, no matter the complexity."
"Kate is very knowledgeable and takes an out-of-the-box approach."
"She is always two steps ahead of the game and works tirelessly to offer the best service to her clients."
"Kate Matthews does not fail to provide clarity on any issues, no matter the complexity."
