Matthew Rudd
Call: 1994
Matthew Rudd
Head of Employment Law Team
ELA
FLBA
Chambers and Partners
Legal 500
Contact
T: 01274 722 560 or 0113 246 2600
Matthew is Head of the Employment Team with over 27 years experience. He undertakes work in the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Higher Courts. He is also a member of the Family Team undertaking Financial Remedy and TOLATA and Inheritance Act work. Further, Matthew has expertise in sports law and civil claims relating to his Employment and Financial Remedy Practice.
Reputation
Matthew regularly presents at Employment and Family Seminars and undertakes private FDRs.
Matthew is ranked in Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 for his Employment practice:
"Matthew Rudd is head of the chambers' employment law practice. He is well versed in a range of complex unfair dismissal and discrimination claims" (Chambers and Partners, 2023)"A tenacious advocate with a calming influence. Practical, thorough and exceptionally dedicated" (Legal 500, 2023)
"Effective and enormously experienced, he has impressed me. He can really analyse the important merits of a claim." "An experienced employment barrister, he is thorough and pragmatic as well as being a good advocate." "He cuts through legal issues and explains everything with such ease." (Chambers and Parners, 2022) 'An exceptionally dedicated barrister. He cuts through complex legal issues with ease. Experienced and unflappable.”(Legal 500, 2022)
Expertise
Employment
As Head of the Employment Law Team, Matthew undertakes work for both employees and employers and has extensive experience in Unfair Dismissal, Discrimination, TUPE and Restrictive Covenants. He regularly handles multi-day cases with large bundles.
Family Law
Matthew has considerable experience in Financial Remedy high value asset cases and cases involving family businesses. He regularly undertakes TOLATA work and Inheritance Act Claims.
Civil and Sports Law
Matthew undertakes Civil and Sports Law work connected to his Employment and Family practice.
Notable Cases
F v H: Successful Claim for unfair dismissal and discrimination and successfully defended the appeal to the EAT;
C v SDCC Arguments over whether conditions amounted to a disability with a large number of witnesses and whether dismissal due to disability or SOSR;
F v JCT Claim involving unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. Respondents awarded £10,000 costs despite Claimant claiming to be impecunious;
B v SN Advising the Claimant in ongoing ET proceedings involving claims for harassment, victimisation and sexual orientation discrimination over a number of years;
I v A Represented the Claimant in a complex claim for breach of contract and unlawful deductions from wages with a counterclaim by the Respondent. Successful in all aspects of the claim;
U v L & C Complex case involving a TUPE transfer acting for the transferee who was jointly and severally liable for obligations of the transferor under regulations 13 and 14 of TUPE. Multi handed case involving test Claimants for 25 representative Claimants.
Clerks
Kiran Dhillon
Call: 2005
Kiran Dhillon
LL.B (Hons), King’s College, London (2004)
LL.M University College, London (2006)
Neville Laski Scholarship, Inner Temple (2006)
Inner Temple
Legal Aid Supplier Number 217XJ
Contact
T: 01274 722 560 or 0113 246 2600
Kiran Dhillon previously practised in London and joined chambers in 2012. Since then, she has built up a strong practice in the following areas: Family and Civil law.
Reputation
Kiran is fluent in Punjabi.
Expertise
Family
Kiran Dhillon has established a busy practice in this field. She accepts instructions in private and public law Children Act 1989 matters and has experience in representing parents and Local Authorities in cases of considerable complexity. Kiran can be relied upon to combine frank yet sensitive advice in Children Act matters, as well as in cases where injunctive relief is sought. She is a robust advocate.
Civil
Kiran Dhillon has considerable expertise in civil litigation. Regularly instructed on fast and multi-track cases. Her practice covers both Claimant and Defendant work. Her attention to detail is consistently noted.
- Personal Injury law: cases ranging from employer’s liability and workplace injuries to road traffic accidents and infant approvals. She has been briefed in cases involving singular as well as multiple injuries and is often asked to advise on complex issues on liability and quantum. Kiran can be relied upon to produce high-quality statements of case and aims to complete paper briefs within 14 days of receipt.
- Medical Negligence: advises on prospects of success; drafts concise statements of case and aims to complete within 14 days of receipt of instructions.
- Breach of contract: examples of work- breach of restrictive covenants; payment of debt; consumer and commercial contracts. Has appeared in the Court of Appeal in a breach of contract matter.
- Costs: precedent cost budgets; advises on costs in general.
- Housing: regularly instructed in possession proceedings; acts both for tenants and landlords.
- Property: landlord and tenant disputes e.g. disrepair, possession, leases, freeholds, boundary disputes, easements etc.
Notable Cases
Represented a vulnerable young mother with mental health difficulties before the President of the Family Division, who referred to her as being “very capable”.
Represented a Local Authority in a baby shaking case, which resulted in multiple injuries, including retinal haemorrhages.
Represented a Mother accused of intentionally burning her young daughter.
Advised a Local Authority on jurisdiction- specifically on BAII not applying where there was a placement order application.
Represented a Father in prolonged private law proceedings (high level of adult conflict), which resulted in a transfer of residence in his favour.
Clerks
Adam Willoughby
Call: 2011
Adam Willoughby
Head of Sports Law & Deputy Head of the Employment Law Team
LL.B (Hons) Law, University of Hull, First Class Honours (2010)
Bar Professional Training Course, BPP Law School, Leeds (2011)
Inaugural Middle Temple Master Rose Scholarship Award (2010)
Middle Temple
Legal Aid Supplier No. 02DXD
Contact
T: 01274 722 560 or 0113 246 2600
Adam specialises in:
Employment Law
Sports, Media, and Entertainment Law
Business, Property and Probate Litigation
Matrimonial Finance (with an emphasis on commercial and complex pension interests)
Adam has been described as having “an impressive analytical ability, a reassuring manner and a highly effective cross-examination style” who “always delivers impeccable results” (Chambers and Partners).
Reputation
Adam is head of the Sports, Media and Entertainment Team and Deputy Head of the Employment Law Team. Adam is recognised within Chambers and Partners and has recently been noted as:
"Adam Willoughby is deputy head of the employment law team. He is praised for his work in complex discrimination claims, particularly involving vulnerable claimants. He offers expertise across the whole range of employment law, acting for claimants and respondents.He is a very clever chap with an excellent employment practice."
(Chambers and Partners, 2023)
"Adam’s preparation and attention to detail is always first rate. He has an impressive analytical ability, a reassuring manner and a highly effective cross-examination style". "He goes over and above on every case, he has an incredible manner with the clients, and he is such a kind and generous person with his time who always delivers impeccable results". "He is an approachable barrister who is thorough and diligent".
(Chambers and Partners, 2022)
Client feedback has identified Adam as an “impressive and highly effective advocate” with “exceptional analytical ability” and as “tactically very astute”. Adam is a “formidable advocate” with “exceptional intellectual ability”. His written opinions have been described as “clear, concise and thorough” and his pleadings are “consistently very good”.
Adam is also a highly sought after speaker having been invited to speak to delegations in New York, Dallas, Chicago and the UK.
Expertise
Employment
Adam is the Deputy Head of Employment Law and acts for businesses and individual clients both in the Employment Tribunal as well as in High Court commercial disputes arising from the employment relationship. Adam regularly advises and represents parties to appeals before the Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal.
Adam is highly sought after across the range of employment disputes, from unfair dismissal and discrimination cases to whistleblowing, equal pay, working time and TUPE issues. Adam also represents individuals the subject of disciplinary and regulatory proceedings.
Adam has established an excellent reputation for advising and representing professional sports clubs and athletes as well as corporate and individual clients operating in the Media and Entertainment industry in relation to disputes arising from contractual relationships and in regulatory and disciplinary matters.
Adam regularly appears in the Queen’s Bench Division and Chancery Division of the High Court in relation to litigation arising from the employment relationship and in relation to claims concerning director and shareholder responsibilities, including:
• Claims for unpaid wages, bonus, commission, and wrongful termination
• Restrictive covenants
• Breach of confidence
• Team moves and springboard relief
• Breach of fiduciary duty
• Shareholder disputes and s. 994 petitions
• Privacy and Defamation
• Intellectual Property
Sports, Media, and Entertainment Law
Adam is the Head of the Sports, Media and Entertainment Group. He acts in a diverse range of high profile and complex cases in the High Court and before tribunals, arbitral panels as well as in disciplinary and appeals panels.
The strength of Adam’s practice lies in his existing expertise in the complimentary fields of employment, corporate and commercial law.
Adam advises and represents sports clients, including athletes, teams, clubs, agents, broadcasters, and international and national sports governing bodies in disputes concerning:
• Commercial and contractual
• Disciplinary and regulatory
• Regulatory governance
• Anti-doping
• Privacy and Defamation
• Intellectual Property
Adam acts for a wide range of artists, performers and media personalities in disputes concerning:
• Privacy and Defamation
• Intellectual property
• Commercial and Contract
• Licensing
• Pre-publication injunctions
• Reputation management
Business, Property and Probate Litigation
Adam acts in a wide range of high value and complex disputes on behalf of claimant’s, defendants, and intervenors. Adam has established a strong reputation in representing and advising clients in the sports, media and entertainment industries as well as individuals and companies in disputes arising from the employment relationship. Adam advises and represents clients in disputes concerning:
• Commercial and employment contracts
• Restrictive covenants
• Team moves and springboard relief
• Breach of confidence
• Defamation and Privacy
• Intellectual Property
• Breach of fiduciary duty
• Claims for unpaid wages, bonus, commission, and wrongful termination
• Shareholder disputes and s. 994 petitions
• Partnership
• Agency
• Equitable Relief
• Professional Negligence
• Trusts, both express and implied, including TOLATA claims
• Family Provision – Inheritance Act 1975 applications
• Wills, Probate & Administration of Estates
Family
Adam has particular expertise in cases which include commercial interests, complex pension arrangements and in cases concerning complex corporate structures and trusts.
Adam advises and represents clients in ancillary relief proceedings from pre-issue to final hearings. Adam is highly sought after in cases featuring overseas assets, offshore accounts, special contributions within the marriage, inherited wealth, insolvency and financial dishonesty, alongside needs-based cases.
In addition to matrimonial finance, Adam advises and represents clients in cases brought under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 and Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
Notable Cases
Fatima v Family Channel Ltd & anor [2020] EWCA Civ 824
Represented appellant in her appeal to the Court of Appeal which considered the interplay between an unsuccessful application to adjourn a trial under CPR 3.1(2)(b) and a subsequent application under CPR 39.3 to set aside judgment against a non-attending party.
Tattu Manchester Ltd v Powell (Employment Appeal Tribunal)
Represented the respondent in her response to an appeal to the EAT which considered whether the Tribunal had wrongly interpreted a bonus scheme to mean pre rather than post EBIDTA figures and whether it had wrong concluded there had been a breach of contract.
Jones v. G4S Secure Solutions (Employment Appeal Tribunal)
Represented the respondent in its appeal to the EAT which considered whether there had been a dismissal of the claimant following reinstatement on a domestic appeal, considering Roberts v. West Coast Trains Ltd [2004] EWCA Civ 900.
Thomas v Ladbrokes Betting and Gaming Ltd (Employment Appeal Tribunal)
Represented the claimant in her appeal brought by the respondent in which the EAT considered whether the Tribunal had substituted its view for that of the employer in finding that the claimant had been unfairly dismissed.
Hunt v. DVSA (Employment Appeal Tribunal)
Represented the appellant in her appeal on the issue of whether the Tribunal erred in its findings that she was not constructively dismissal.
Featherstone Rovers v Griffin
Represented the club concerning breach of contract by a player.
Keith Deller Sports Management Limited v Adrian Jackpot Lewis Limited & Adrian Lewis
Represented Sports Agent concerning claim against a professional darts player for unpaid fees and in its defence of a counterclaim alleging breach of the agency agreement.
Other examples of Adam’s recent work includes:
Representing an RFL club in a dispute with a player who breached his playing contract by having unauthorised dealings with a competing club.
Representing a high-profile professional football player in a claim brought by his former agent in respect of unpaid commissions.
Representing an international rugby player concerning his blocked transfer to another club in Canada.
Representing a professional footballer in a claim against him by a sponsor for breach of the sponsorship agreement.
Representing a multi-national firm in a claim for injunctive relief and damages against a former employee in respect of alleged misuse of commercially sensitive information and breach of restrictive covenants.
Represented a claimant in a petition under s. 994 Companies Act 2006 following her exclusion as a minority shareholder and deprivation of dividend payments. Relief sought was in excess of £19m.
Representing a defendant in a dispute concerning an alleged indemnity to return sales commissions.
Advising and representing an international firm in a claim for injunctive relief and damages against a former employee in respect of alleged misuse of commercially sensitive information and breach of restrictive covenants.
Representing a nationwide motor trading company in its defence of claims of passing off, breach of trademark and copyright.
Advising and representing a high-profile professional footballer in ancillary relief proceedings which included defending the claims of an agent intervening.
Advising and representing an applicant in ancillary relief proceedings in which the key issue concerned a substantial discretionary family trust worth in excess of £30m.
Advising a national publication as to allegations of defamatory statements against a competing publication.
Advising an international food manufacturing company in the wake of public allegations of mislabelling products.
Clerks
Ned Sproston
Call: 2014
Ned Sproston
MPhys (Master of Physics)
PGCE (Secondary Education)
GDL (Distinction)
BPTC (Very Competent)
Lincoln’s Inn
Legal Aid Supplier Number 02FEJ
Contact
T: 01274 722 560 or 0113 246 2600
Ned is a Family and Civil practitioner, predominantly practising in the field of Private Children. He receives a significant volume of instructions in contested hearings such as Finding of Fact Hearings and Final Hearings. In addition to this, Ned’s practice also covers Ancillary Relief, Schedule 1 Children Act cases and, TOLATA. In the civil sphere, Ned takes on Road Traffic Accident cases and other Personal Injury claims. Ned does not generally practice in Public Children cases but will remain with a client under circumstances where a Private case enters the Public Law arena part way through..
Ned is a qualified civil and commercial mediator and is available for instruction in that capacity. Please enquire about this with our clerks if this is a service you might consider.
Reputation
“Never one to shy away from knotty issues, Ned’s forensic and calm approach to complex private law cases is reassuring to clients and practitioners alike. He is always approachable and on-hand to discuss any issue of the case no matter how small. A pleasure to work with" (Partner at Local Firm)
Expertise
Family
Private Children - Over 80% of Ned’s workload covers Private Children matters covering the spectrum of issues. Ned has a reputation as an advocate who is able to quickly get to grips with a trial bundle and separate “the wheat from the chaff”. As a former secondary school teacher, Ned is experienced working with young and/or vulnerable people and is good at helping lay clients consider (and hopefully accept) what can sometimes be difficult truths, in a sensitive manner.
Ancillary Relief, Schedule 1 Children Act, and TOLATA – A significant minority of Ned’s workload covers these areas of the law and he is happy to accept appropriate instruction accordingly. Ned is very ethically minded and aware of the importance of trying to reach a fair settlement at an early stage if possible.
Civil
Personal Injury – Ned regularly accepts instructions in this area and has found that his background in Physics sometimes comes in handy when trying to analyse and argue the mechanics of a road traffic collision when causation is in dispute.
Ancillary Relief, Schedule 1 Children Act, and TOLATA – A significant minority of Ned’s workload covers these areas of the law and he is happy to accept appropriate instruction accordingly. Ned is very ethically minded and aware of the importance of trying to reach a fair settlement at an early stage if possible.
Clerks
Emily Hughes
Call: 2014
Emily Hughes
Year of Call: 2014
Inner Temple Scholar
BPTC, BPP Leeds 2013-14 (Very Competent)
LLB Law, University of Leeds 2010-13 (2:1)
Contact
T: 0113 246 2600 / 01274 722560
Emily accepted tenancy at Broadway House Chambers in December 2021 after successfully completing her Civil and Family Law Pupillage.
Emily has a busy practice and is available to take instructions in all areas covered by the Business, Property and Probate Team and Family Team.
Reputation
Expertise
Emily is experienced in Family and Civil Law
Business Property and Probate
Prior to commencing pupillage, Emily acquired six years of freelance advocacy experience in a wide range of civil litigation. Her practice encompassed the following areas: commercial and residential property, contract disputes, landlord and tenant, mortgage repossession, personal injury, credit hire, consumer credit, insolvency and debt recovery. She therefore had a working knowledge in these areas from which her practice within the Business, Property and Probate Team is developing.
Emily has considerable experience in a number of areas covered by the Business, Property and Probate Team and frequently appears in the County Court on behalf of both Claimants and Defendants. She is confident in dealing with all levels of contested applications and costs disputes. Emily is able to provide straightforward advice and draft pleadings within these practice areas.
Family
Emily commenced pupillage under the supervision of Kerry Barker in January 2021 and was involved in all aspects of family proceedings. Within public and private law, she has assisted with particularly difficult and complex cases involving preventable death, non-accidental injuries, sexual abuse, domestic violence and mental health aspects along with cross-jurisdictional elements up to High Court level. Emily has quickly established a strong practice of her own in these areas and is confident in dealing with multi-faceted cases.
Emily has also developed a keen interest in financial remedy cases, having accompanied a number of senior specialist practitioners in mid and high value cases during pupillage. She has also gained a valuable insight into needs-based cases requiring creative, practical solutions along with those involving family businesses and intervenors. Emily has established a broad practice within the Family Team and is keen to develop her financial remedy practice further. She is happy to advise in conference and in writing.
Clerks
Jon Flaherty
Call: 2019
Jon Flaherty
Newcastle University – LLB – 2:1 (2017)
University of Law, Leeds – BPTC – Very Competent (2019)
University of Law, Leeds – LLM – Distinction (2019)
Contact
T: 0113 246 2600 / 01274 722560
Jon commenced pupillage in September 2021 under the supervision of Rachel Mellor and has since gained experience in all aspects of Employment and Family proceedings. Jon started tenancy on 1st September 2022.
Jon studied law at Newcastle University from which he graduated in 2017. Throughout his studies he was heavily engaged in advocacy based competitions, winning both the Senior Mooting Competition and Senior Client Interviewing Competition, as well as representing the University externally. He was also elected as the Master of Moots, a role requiring the training of students and judging of moots. In his final year, Jon was asked by the University to take on a paid role as a seminar leader in the Peer Assisted Student Session scheme, which involved preparing and leading seminars based around the equity module.
Before starting the BPTC, Jon worked as a paralegal in the Commercial Dispute Resolution department of a Leeds based law firm. His work included advising clients, drafting and filing of claims, assisting with litigation and the enforcement of judgments. While on the BPTC Jon volunteered at the Citizens Advice Bureau, advising and assisting clients in the Employment Tribunal and Social Security Tribunal.
Prior to the commencement of pupillage, Jon operated as a freelance advocate on the North and North-Eastern Circuit for two years. This involved representing clients in a wide variety of civil matters including mortgage possessions, landlord & tenant, personal injury, RTAs, consumer credit, insolvency, small claims disputes and procedural applications. Jon also represented clients in the Employment Tribunal during this period in unfair dismissal matters.
Expertise
Family:Jon is instructed in a wide variety of family matters, representing and advising clients in all areas of Family Law.
Matrimonial Finance – Jon has represented clients in a number of matrimonial finance cases since beginning Second Six. Jon takes a robust and practical approach to negotiations and has been successful in applications against uncooperative parties for costs as well as securing penal notices where a party has been uncooperative.
Public Law– Jon represents parties in the public family sphere, regularly being instructed to represent Local Authorities, Children’s Guardians and respondents. His work has covered everything from last-minute urgent removal hearings through to final hearings. Jon has been involved in matters from neglect through to allegations of sexual and physical abuse.
Private Children – in addition, Jon is often instructed in private family matters and is acutely aware of the concerns of parents in such proceedings. Jon has also successfully represented a child in their own application for contact with siblings.
Immigration:
Jon has represented clients in the First Tier Tribunal in their Asylum, Immigration Human Rights, and EEA regulation appeals. Jon takes an all-encompassing approach to such appeals to ensure his clients are in the best position to succeed.
Civil/Business, Property and Probate:
Jon has experience in dealing with civil matters ranging from civil applications to small and fast track claims. This experience has been accumulated prior to joining chambers and has since been developed with instructions to advise and represent clients in a wide-variety of civil matters.
Employment:
Jon has gained invaluable experience during his pupillage under Rachel Mellor and has represented clients in the Employment Tribunal in unfair dismissal claims as well as assisting in preparing advice in respect of appeals to the Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal.
Clerks
Camilla Bonifai
Call: 2019 - Second Six Pupil
Camilla Bonifai
LLB (Hons) English Law, University of Dundee (2017)
LLM Human Rights Law, University of Edinburgh (2018)
LLM Bar Practice, The University of Law (2019)
Bar Practice Training Course, The University of Law, Very Competent (2019)
Employment Lawyers Association
Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association
Lincoln’s Inn
Contact
E: clerks@broadwayhouse.co.uk
T: 01274 722 560 or 0113 246 2600 (Option 2)
Camilla commenced pupillage in September 2023 under the supervision of Paul Smith.
Camilla accepts instructions in all areas of Civil, Employment and Immigration Law.
Reputation
Publication: ‘The Irish Children’s Right Referendum’ (2019), published by Together (Scottish alliance for Children’s Rights)
Expertise
Camilla has observed a variety of employment matters during the first six month of her pupillage by attending Employment Tribunals across the country and in the EAT. She has worked on complex matters involving TUPE, equal pay and discrimination of all forms, as well as unfair dismissal and wages cases.
Camilla has spent time in the Immigration Tribunals, observing both regular applications and appeals to the Upper Tribunal. She has been involved in factually complex cases regarding the situations in Iraq, Pakistan, Ethiopia and Somalia as well as those involving FGM issues, EU settled status, and children.
Prior to pupillage, Camilla had a civil litigation background, having worked in the civil courts as a County Court advocate (employed by an international firm) and having handled Claimant insurer-funded cases as a paralegal at a national solicitors’ firm. During her first six months of pupillage, she shadowed senior members of Chambers in high-value personal injury work, trusts/TOLATA, disputes and contractual claims.
Clerks