Kate Matthews > Boddy Matthews Limited > Reigate, England > Lawyer Profile
Boddy Matthews Limited Offices
7-11 HIGH STREET
REIGATE
RH2 9AA
England
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Kate Matthews
Work Department
Risk Management, Franchising and Dispute Resolution
Position
Partner in 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, 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) 2010-2013, Boddy Matthews Limited (Co Founding Partner) 2013 to date.
Languages
English and French
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 of British Franchise Association and EWIF South Chair.
Leisure
Sport and family
Lawyer Rankings
South East > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Kent, Surrey, Sussex
(Leading individuals)Commercial boutique Boddy Matthews Limited has ‘an approachable and modern team’ and has recently assisted clients with corporate integrations following mergers, commercial contracts, and brand protection and license models. ‘Industry champion’ Kate Matthews is highly regarded for her franchising expertise, and ‘stand-out partner’ Helen Boddy has experience in assisting corporate clients with reorganisations, restructurings and business sales.
South East > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Kent, Surrey and Sussex
(Leading individuals)The ‘professional’ team at Boddy Matthews Limited in Surrey offers a ‘wealth of knowledge’ and ‘differing areas of expertise and sound advice’. The team is increasingly advising on contractual commercial claims relating to breaches, tort commercial claims for high-net-worth individuals, aviation logistics claims and tax warranty disputes. The ‘exceptionally dedicated’ Kate Matthews is ‘reliable and efficient with excellent problem-solving abilities’ and offers significant experience acting for international and domestic clients.
London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Franchising
(Leading individuals)Boutique commercial firm Boddy Matthews Limited is based in Surrey, and advises clients on contentious and non-contentious franchising matters, with notable sector expertise in the baby and child care industry. Co-founding partner Kate Matthews sits at the helm of the practice, and acts as the chair of Encouraging Women into Franchising for the South. Matthews dispenses advice to both franchisors and franchisees.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading individuals South East > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Kent, Surrey and Sussex
- Leading individuals South East > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Kent, Surrey, Sussex
- Commercial litigation: Kent, Surrey and Sussex South East > Dispute resolution
- Corporate and commercial: Kent, Surrey, Sussex South East > Corporate and commercial