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Barrister

Matthew Todd

Year of Call: 2021

Matthew Todd is a Barrister at Kenworthy’s Chambers who specialises in
Employment Law Criminal Law Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Credit Hire

Before being called to the bar, Matthew worked as a Paralegal in the Employment departments of two prestigious legal firms. As a Paralegal he applied technological solutions to case management issues, drafted Tribunal documents including witness statements and costs applications, and created a system for assessing the value of group claims.

Matthew also worked as a self-employed Advocate, representing clients in County Court breach of contract claims and settlement negotiations. Matthew used his analytical skills to identify key issues in dispute, conduct case research, and represented clients in both in-person and remote hearings.

Outside the law, Matthew plays in a brass band which has competed at regional and national level.

Employment Law

Matthew Todd represents employers and employees in all areas of Employment Law, including discrimination cases, equal pay, unfair dismissal, and TUPE.

During his pupillage Employment Barrister Matthew Todd assisted Supervisor Bruce Henry with written advice on potential claims and observed Employment Law cases to help master preparation for tribunals and pick up different advocacy styles.

Prior to pupillage Matthew worked for several years on major group equal pay claims, including Ahmed v Sainsburys Supermarkets and Brierley v Asda Stores. This has given him a significant insight into both equal pay law, in which he retains an active interest, and the practicalities of group litigation. Matthew also has experience of discrimination, unfair dismissal, whistleblowing and TUPE matters.

Matthew also worked as a Service Volunteer at Greater Manchester Law Centre, assisting service users in the Employment clinic as well as triaging enquiries. Matthew maintains links with the Law Centre and is passionate about improving community access to justice through pro-bono work.

If you have an Employment Law case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Employment Clerks Daniella and AJ on 0161 832 4036, email: Daniella@kenworthys.co.uk, AJ@kenworthys.co.uk or fill out our contact form.

Criminal Law

Barrister Matthew Todd now accepts instructions in Criminal Law proceedings.

If you have a Crime case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Criminal Clerks Paul Mander and Greg Highton on 0161 832 4036, email Paul@kenworthys.co.uk, Greg@kenworthys.co.uk or fill out our contact form.

Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence

Barrister Matthew Todd now accepts instructions in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence.

If you have a Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Civil Clerks Michael Jones or Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, email Mike@kenworthys.co.uk or Alessandro@kenworthys.co.uk or fill out our contact form.

Credit Hire

Barrister Matthew Todd accepts instructions in Credit Hire proceedings.

If you have a Credit Hire case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Civil Clerks Michael Jones and Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, email Mike@kenworthys.co.uk, Alessandro@kenworthys.co.uk, or fill out our contact form.

+ Notable Cases
  • Best v Halfords (2022) – succeeded in claims for harassment and direct discrimination, securing an injury to feelings award of £5,000.
  • Newton & Peel v Moortown C-Store Ltd – successfully represented the claimants in a claim for wrongful dismissal and unpaid redundancy pay following a failure by the employer to offer suitable alternative employment.
  • Lacey & ors v Urban Splash House Holdings Ltd – successfully represented eight claimants in a protective award claim where the respondent had denied that any claimant belonged to an establishment with 20 or more employees.
  • Gohil & ors v Weetabix – successfully resisted a £20,000 costs application made by the respondent. 
  • Muzadzi-Matika V Royal Salford (NHS) Foundation – represented the claimant in a complex hearing involving racial discrimination and unfair dismissal. 
  • Best v Halfords – secured findings of harassment and racial discrimination for the claimant after a five-day hearing, acting pro-bono.  
+ Qualifications
  • Graduate Diploma in Law - Commendation (2017)
  • Bar Practice and Training Course - Very Competent (2020)
  • LLM (Bar) - Distinction (2020)
  • Shortlisted for the Greater Manchester Pro Bono Awards Chambers Individual of the Year (2024)
+ Professional Memberships
  • Employment Lawyers Association (ELA)

Contact Us

To check the availability of Barrister Matthew Todd for your Employment Law case call our Employment Clerks Daniella Howarth and AJ on 0161 832 4036, email Daniella@kenworthys.co.uk, AJ@kenworthys.co.uk or fill out our contact form.

To check the availability of Barrister Matthew Todd for your Criminal Law case call our Criminal Clerks Paul Mander and Greg Highton on 0161 832 4036, email Paul@kenworthys.co.uk, Greg@kenworthys.co.uk or fill out our contact form.

To check the availability of Barrister Matthew Todd for your Credit Hire or Personal Injury case call our Civil Clerks Michael Jones and Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, email Mike@kenworthys.co.uk, Alessandro@kenworthys.co.uk, or fill out our contact form.

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