All areas of employment law. Particular expertise in TUPE & discrimination. Considerable advocacy experience. Represents and advises businesses in both the public & private sector, acting for a number of household name blue-chip PLCs, SMEs & owner-managed businesses. Particular experience in acquisitions work.

Partner at Irwin Mitchell

Partner in the Employment Law team specialising exclusively in Employment Law, advising clients in both the commercial and public sectors Has advised a number of Government agencies on the full range of Employment issues, and in particular has provided strategic guidance on secondments and TUPE issues arising out of Government development and private sector partnership initiatives. Other main areas of work in the public sector relates to the National Health Service.

Has advised health authorities, national health trusts and, more recently, primary care trusts, in relation to the full range of employment issues faced by such organisations including unfair dismissal, sex, race and disability discrimination, equal pay and breach of contract. Is an experienced advocate and regularly represents both public sector and private sector organisations in Employment tribunals.

"Matthew Brain is known for his tribunal advocacy, and his work on TUPE-related business acquisitions."
Legal 500 - 2007/08

• Beachcroft Wansbroughs;
• Joined IM as an experienced Associate;
• Partner at Irwin Mitchell.