Matthew protects and increases his clients’ wealth, reputation and businesses to facilitate growth. He is trusted by his clients to provide confidence, solutions and strategic business advice; working as so much more than a legal advisor, he is seen as a true business consultant. Matthew is widely recognised as an expert in intellectual property law, IT and commercial matters, particularly in the media, sports, travel, entertainment and creative industries.
Matthew is the Managing Partner of the firm.
Matthew has extensive experience in developing, protecting and implementing commercial rights programmes for a large number of sports, media and entertainment organisations and events, advising on strategic intellectual property, IT and media rights strategies. Some of Matthew’s recent experience includes launching Tie Break Tens, SailGP, Shoreseeker Challenge and a number of other sports and digital concepts.
Matthew is renowned for his knowledge and understanding of brand protection strategies having advised on the use of terms such as “FINE”, “GRAND PRIX”, “NEW LOOK”, and “FABÉRGE”.
Matthew has developed a substantial practice and loyal client following and advises clients on a range of creative and entertainment industries such as television, modelling and sports and has acted for some of London’s biggest names in the bar, restaurant and nightclub arenas. He also has a solid client following in the technology sector.
He has extensive experience advising businesses on the full ambit of cyber security and data protection matters. He advises companies on the best practical and legal measures to mitigate and manage security breaches and ensure compliance with the new EU General Data Protection Regulations. He advises CEOs and senior management how to create the best legal, technological and security governance strategies for the business.
Matthew’s practice covers a wide variety of contracts, often of a global or an international nature. He also has particular expertise in the structuring, negotiation and protection of licensing and franchise arrangements. He has worked previously as an in-house lawyer and has a unique understanding of the fast pace and requirements of commerce. Matthew was Legal Counsel for A1 Grand Prix, the brainchild of a prominent member of the Dubai Royal Family.
Matthew is recognised by Legal 500 as a Recommended Lawyer for Intellectual Property, Sport and M&A.
Matthew is also a Notary Public and a member of The Notaries Society. Matthew writes as a legal expert for many publications and has appeared on CNN and Sky News.
Matthew comments on Tie Break Tens on CNN
