Matthew Hodson

Matt regularly appears in the employment tribunals and the EAT on a range of matters but he is particularly interested in discrimination cases and has recently advised and appeared in several disability, pregnancy, sex and sexual harassment cases. He acts for both employees and employers.

Recently Matt has been called upon more and more often to advise employers at an earlier stage before any action has been taken, when problems are faced in the workplace. Matt is happy to assist on this basis and to give advice on proper procedure for HR purposes.

Matt has developed a strong High Court practice in employee competition law, appearing and advising in numerous cases. He has represented employees and employers and has appeared both at trial and at interim injunctions in the High Court.

My approach

I am prompt and practical. I believe in giving a personal service. I will respond to your e-mail promptly and our first discussion is always free. After that, it is your choice whether you want to proceed. I will quote you a capped, fixed price wherever possible. If it is not worth your money going to court, then I will say so, and will then help you negotiate a sensible settlement. I realise that cost, time, stress and business reputation can be just as important to my clients as winning. 

My work

My reported cases in this area include:

•    Countrywide Estate Agents v Turner UKEAT/0208/13/LA; 2014 WL 4250036; LTL 8/9/2014
Appeal before the EAT to determine the correct basis of compensatory and contractual damages following unfair dismissal.

•    Indigo Design Build & Management Ltd & B Tank v Marie Martinez  UKEAT/0020/14/DM; 2014 WL 4423177; LTL 11/9/14
Appeal before the EAT to determine the correct "reason why" legal test for direct pregnancy and maternity discrimination.

•    Customer Systems Plc v Ranson & Others (2011) EWHC 3304
Three week High Court trial resisting claims for breach of restrictive covenant and breach of fiduciary duties. The Claimant, a high end IT consultancy, was seeking six figure damages

What my clients say

“I would not hesitate to recommend Matthew, he is always professional and his honesty shines through.  He adopts a very pragmatic approach which helps me to understand my way through very complex legal matters.”
-    Mitch H, financial advisor

Professional & academic

I studied Mathematics at University College London, and a post-graduate diploma of law at the College of Law.

I was called to the Bar in 2004.

Memberships
Employment Lawyers Association