Partner, Head of Employment

Career:
Matthew read law at Anglia University and  trained as a solicitor in Somerset  before joining Downs on qualification in 2000.  He became an Associate in 2003,  head of the department and in July 2005, a Partner.

Specialisms:
Matthew covers all areas of employment law.  He has a special interest in advising companies on employee rights associated with redundancy and business sale/outsourcing (TUPE).  He was involved in the landmark case of Rutherford v Harvest Town Circle, dealing with executive level disputes and has had particular experience of public interest disclosure dismissals (whistle blowing).

Other Information:

• Member of the Employment Lawyers Association
• Regularly presents seminars and workshops on all areas of employment law
• A panel member for the Princes Trust
• Member of the Dorking Business Breakfast Group
• A Founding member of the Young Surrey Lawyers.

General Interests:
Golf, running, gardening/DIY, and rugby

Direct Dial	01306 502217
Email Matthew Kilgannon