England - South East • Dispute resolution

Boddy Matthews Limited

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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.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘I am accustomed to black and white, unambiguous, ultimately no-nonsense responds in all aspects of life. BML was exactly this type of legal firm. They were methodical, pay attention to detail, are focused, clear, provide precise responses. The guidance, advice, the analysis of the true status quo, my options and the likely outcome were top class. The result justified fully my choice. BML is a team that functions like a Swiss clock mechanism.'

  • ‘I dealt with Kate Matthews, the lawyer and expert in legal matters. The team did not drown into a sea of sophisticated technical terminology or technical arguments but instead succeeded in delivering first class documents which stood in court both on technical grounds and also in legal terms.’

  • ‘Boddy Matthews have always been very professional, offering differing areas of expertise and sound advice. Kate Matthews has always been reliable and efficient with excellent problem solving abilities. She takes the time to understand the clients' needs and requirements and works hard to find the necessary resolution.’

  • ‘The team is run by two very hard working and dedicated legal professionals. They have a wealth of knowledge in commercial and employment law. Both partners are extremely approachable and go above and beyond the call of duty to help. Kate Matthews is exceptionally dedicated to obtaining the very best outcome for her clients. She consistently guided us through a very tricky litigation. Without her expertise we would likely have found ourselves without a business. We cannot overstate the positive impact of her outstanding legal assistance.’

  • ‘We have worked exclusively with Kate Matthews. The case we are working on with her is a frustrating one yet she is always energetic and pragmatic. I think that durability is a key factor in cases like this when we (the clients) are alternating between tearing our hair out and bored with the whole nonsense. She is efficient and supportive and, we believe, a very good lawyer.’

  • 'Kate Matthews is approachable, pragmatic, and in my opinion Kate and her team are formidable in their approach to my litigation case, which is unusual and complex. Her response time to queries is exceptional.'

  • 'I believe Kate Matthews to be unique in her approach to litigation, not only is she exceptionally informed in that field but she always takes time to explain options, strategies, produce agendas and map out her plan of action.'

  • 'Boddy Matthews Solicitors have a unique legal model. They are small in terms of team but this works and they can offer a comprehensive and effective legal service. They are responsive to contact, pragmatic and effective. They offer London expertise locally. Large legal practices will struggle to offer this personalisation. Kate Matthews is outstanding. Kate is intelligent, perceptive and pragmatic. If you have Kate dealing with your litigation requirements, you will definitely be in good hands.'

Key clients

  • Leeway Services Limited
  • Electromechanical Ordtech IKE
  • FL Greenwood & Son
  • Johnsons Brokerage Limited
  • Leeway Woodwork
  • People Tree Fair Trade Group Limited
  • SHL Services Limited
  • BP &C Limited (Critchett)

Work highlights

  • Advising a client on breaches of contract by EBay and issues connected with National Westminster Bank Plc relating to online trading during the pandemic in a commercial court with a claim value of more than £3m.
  • Acting for the trustee of the Westbrooke Elliot Pension Fund in relation to a loan made to a property development company.
  • Acting for FL Greenwood & Son in respect of promissory estoppel claims and potential future Inheritance Act claims made by members of the family in respect of the farming business and assets of the farm, which have a value of more than £5m.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kate Matthews

Other key lawyers

Louise Elliott