Matthew Irvine
Employment & HR Team
Solicitor
023 8082 0476
Matthew is an experienced employment lawyer and advocate.
He qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and cut his teeth in a large, regional firm before joining Trethowans in 2007.
He is a seasoned litigator with an impressive track record of success in the Employment Tribunal acting for both employers and employees. Matthew acts for global companies and a variety of employers ranging from the media to the NHS. He has successfully defended numerous clients against discrimination, "whistle-blowing" and unfair dismissal claims.
He provides clear, commercial and practical advice on the full complement of employment issues from TUPE and restrictive covenants to handling redundancy situations, disciplinaries and grievances.
Matthew is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.
EXAMPLES OF HOW MATTHEW HAS HELPED CLIENTS INCLUDE:
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Matthew has been described as "tough and tenacious" and has been praised for the "strength and clarity" of his submissions.
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He is a strong negotiator and has gained a reputation for fighting his client's corner. One client said he makes you "happy he's on your side" and a barrister recently observed he had "never seen such passion in a solicitor!"
AWAY FROM THE OFFICE ...
Matthew enjoys playing 5-a-side football and cricket. He is a long-suffering but ever optimistic Spurs fan.
SPECIALIST AREAS
Defending Employment Tribunal claims
Handling redundancies
Discrimination issues
TUPE
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