Matthew Todd
Year of Call: 2021
Matthew Todd is a Barrister at Kenworthy’s Chambers who specialises in
Kenworthy’s is active in both the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal. Recent instructions include disability discrimination, TUPE and unfair dismissal cases.
Kenworthy's Chambers has a mixed employer/employee practice. Their expertise in a range of areas attracts instructions from employers' organisations and statutory bodies.
Kenworthy’s Chambers is home to employment specialists who primarily act for claimants, but also for employers, in proceedings including unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing.
His input was invaluable. From the first time we met with Matthew Todd, he understood exactly what we were saying, the complexity of the service we provide, and the citizens we support, and was able to take the information we gave him and make sense of it.
Anonymised Client
Matthew Todd was professional but also approachable, he listened to our ideas and thoughts, and he handled a very sensitive case with professionalism and sensitivity, but also methodically and tenaciously.
Anonymised Client
Matthew Todd did a great job in ensuring the matter and the witnesses were ready for final hearing at short notice. I was extremely impressed with his handling of the witnesses, given the sensitive nature of the case and his ability to pick out the relevant points in evidence, cross-examination, and closing submissions.
Instructing Solicitor, MCC
Matthew is extremely approachable and was able to express things in a user friendly way given the different levels of experience in the room. His training opened up many insightful discussions between the team. We think he’d work well with our clients and put them at ease.
Manchester City Council
A very interesting day, covering some essential principles of employment law and information we need to consider. Matthew provided great tips on how to improve communication and instructions to Counsel to ensure the smooth running and success of our proceedings.
Bespoke Training Attendee
I thought the speaker was very clear, very friendly and knowledgeable. I found the slides easy to follow and the session was a good length. I also appreciated the 5-minute break.
Manchester City Council
The training was very informative, particularly the guidance on best practices for drafting Grounds of Resistance and WS, this was a good practical lesson.
Bespoke Training Attendee
The training delivered by Matthew allowed the team to come together and ensure we are all adopting best practice when it comes our roles in the legal field. The training really pinpointed the areas we need to be aware of in terms of unfair dismissal.
Manchester City Council
Employment Law
Matthew Todd represents employers and employees in all areas of Employment Law, including discrimination cases, whistleblowing, equal pay, unfair dismissal, and TUPE.
Before being called to the bar, Matthew Todd worked as a Paralegal in the Employment departments of two prestigious national legal firms, spending time working on major group equal pay claims, including Ahmed v Sainsburys Supermarkets and Brierley v Asda Stores.
A recent instruction for Employment Barrister Matthew Todd is a complex whistleblowing case against a private employer, including a successful application to amend the claim to include over twenty-one new protected disclosures.
He has successfully defended a discrimination claim involving maternity pay and shared parental leave against a local government respondent.
In another recent instruction, Employment Barrister Matthew Todd drafted a response to an appeal where the claimant had been successful at first instance in a victimisation claim.
During his pupillage at Kenworthy’s Chambers, Matthew assisted Supervisor Bruce Henry with written advice on potential claims, preparation and research for Tribunal proceedings, as well as providing training to USDAW union representatives on how to prepare cases for their members.
If you have an Employment Law case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Employment Clerks Michael Jones and Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, email Mike@kenworthys.co.uk, Alessandro@kenworthys.co.uk.
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.
Credit Hire
Matthew Todd maintains a busy practice of Credit Hire work, representing claimants and defendants across the Northwest.
As a Credit Hire Barrister, Matthew Todd accepts instructions in both small claims and fast track work.
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.
+ Notable Cases
- Crichlow v Manchester City Council – successfully defended claims of direct and indirect discrimination where a claimant who took shared parental leave sought to compare himself to women on maternity leave.
- 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)
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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, Personal Injury, or Credit Hire case, call our Civil Clerks, Michael Jones
and Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, email Mike@kenworthys.co.uk, Alessandro@kenworthys.co.uk.
Latest Media
Kenworthy’s Chambers Takes on Three New Pupils
A Conversation about Pupillage with Trainee Barrister Matthew Todd
Three Pupil Barristers Qualify at Kenworthy’s Chambers
Matthew Todd Completes the Pro Bono Pledge for Pupils
Bruce Henry and Matthew Todd Deliver Employment Law Talks
Matthew Todd Judges National Speed Mooting Final
Kenworthy’s Barristers Honoured in Pro Bono Recognition List
Kenworthy’s Chambers Cricket Sixes Social
What Comes Next? The Significance of Retail Workers’ Equal Pay Win
Kenworthy’s Chambers at the Greater Manchester Pro Bono Awards
Employment Barrister Explains Supreme Court Sex Ruling
Matthew Todd Provides Employment Law Training for Manchester City Council
Impact of Employment Rights Bill Amendment Banning NDAs Explained
Kenworthy’s Champions Access to Justice with Pro Bono Recognition
