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Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
2
Litigation
8 Years Ranked
3
Franchising
5 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Kate Matthews

UK

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

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UK

Litigation - The South
2
Band 2

Kate Matthews has deep experience handling commercial disputes, particularly those relating to contractual issues. She also handles shareholder litigation.


Franchising - UK-wide
3
Band 3

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.

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