Matthew Cole
UK Guide 2025
Band 3 : Employment
Band 3
About
Provided by Matthew Cole
Practice Areas
Employment Law and Data Protection
Career
Matthew qualified as a solicitor at a firm in the city in 1995, joined Prettys in 1997 and became a partner in 2002. He specialises in Employment Law, and also Data Protection and Information Security Law. Matthew primarily works with larger corporates, public sector organisations and third sector organisations on a variety of people-related issues, as well as helping them navigate through the increasingly important areas of privacy law, data protection and confidential information. He regularly provides training and workshops on a variety of subjects. Matthew is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and International Bar Association and has contributed the UK chapters of the American Bar Association’s Global Guide to Restrictive Covenants and Trade Secrets in Employment Law.
Professional Memberships
Proud holder of CIPP/E certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals
Chambers Review
UK
Matthew Cole of Prettys advises on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including disputes and dismissals. He is based in Ipswich.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Matthew has great legal knowledge in all parts of employment. His advice is absolutely sound, taking into account the huge amount of variables involved in most employment matters."
"Matthew is always very knowledgeable and obviously commercially aware when we interact. He has a great reputation in the local market and I feel very safe when he is dealing with any issues we have."
"Matthew offers clear and pragmatic support, clearly explaining options and the employment law context without unnecessary jargon."
"Matthew has provided superb advice and support for a range of issues, which is always tailored to the organisation and culture appropriately."
"Matthew has great legal knowledge in all parts of employment. His advice is absolutely sound, taking into account the huge amount of variables involved in most employment matters."
"Matthew is always very knowledgeable and obviously commercially aware when we interact. He has a great reputation in the local market and I feel very safe when he is dealing with any issues we have."
"Matthew offers clear and pragmatic support, clearly explaining options and the employment law context without unnecessary jargon."
"Matthew has provided superb advice and support for a range of issues, which is always tailored to the organisation and culture appropriately."
