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Matthew Smith
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Year of Call: 1991
The most senior member of the costs team in terms of call and one of only the three counsel also be a qualified costs draftsman, Matthew is able to deal with any civil costs dispute. Moreover, his knowledge of the law outside costs makes him particularly adept at dealing with the more unusual topics that may arise in costs litigation, such as novel points of principle, costs in tribunals, children and costs, etc.
Matthew also practises in all areas of employment law, including:
- Restrictive Covenants and Confidential Information
- Discrimination and Equal Opportunities Litigation
- Employment Related Litigation
- Collective Labour Disputes and Trade Union Litigation
- Pensions, Employee Share Schemes and Incentives
- Unfair and Wrongful Dismissal
- TUPE
Matthew's work was for many years largely insurance funded work. As a result Matthew has substantial experience advising and representing large employers both in respect of disputes with individuals and multiple claims, such as those for protective awards. He has effectively become standing employment counsel to a number of organisations. He deals with common law contractual disputes, especially those related to employment, for example disputes concerning restrictive covenants.
