LAWYER PROFILE

Matthew Howse

UK 2026

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employment: Employer

London (Firms)

11 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Matthew Howse, the leader of the labor and employment practice in London at Morgan Lewis, represents clients in the financial services, media, retail, life sciences and insurance industries in High Court and employment tribunal litigation and in class actions, collective actions, and group litigation. He is co-leader of the firm’s Global Workforce Initiative and much of his work is cross-border and international in scope. In addition to litigating both contentious and non-contentious issues, Matthew provides strategic employment law advice and counsels clients on the employment law aspects of transactions. For more information, view Matthew’s bio at https://www.morganlewis.com/bios/mhowse.

Professional Memberships

Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals

Personal

University of Southampton, England, 1989, LLB; College of Law of England and Wales, Guildford, 1990, LPC

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employment: Employer - London (Firms)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Head of the London employment offering at Morgan Lewis, Matthew Howse advises clients from a variety of sectors, including financial services, on cross-border matters. He is proficient in handling restrictive covenants and claims involving discrimination and whistle-blowing.

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Strengths

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The things I most rate about Matthew are his quick thinking, ability to think on his feet and his commerciality.
Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is really efficient, as he's quick to get to grips with the matter of development and offer a view. His pragmatism and cost efficiency are the things I value the most about him.
Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Matthew is always professional, responsive and a pleasure to work with.
Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession