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Professional Summary Accomplished Senior Lawyer with over 20 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, with an interest in technology and startups. Proven track record advising high-profile clients and managing complex, cross border legal transactions. Expertise Contract Negotiation Corporate Finance Mergers & Acquisitions Dispute Resolution Regulatory Compliance

👋 𝙃𝙞—𝙄’𝙢 𝘿𝙖𝙖𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙝, 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 & 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝙡𝙖𝙬𝙮𝙚𝙧 (𝟭𝟬+ 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨) 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝 & 𝘼𝙄 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙥𝙨—𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙤-𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨, 𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙬 & 𝙉𝘿𝘼𝙨—𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙎𝘼, 𝙐𝙆, 𝙀𝙐 & 𝙂𝘾𝘾. I deliver precise, strategic legal solutions that protect your interests and drive growth. When you work with me, you're not just hiring a lawyer – you're gaining a dedicated partner who understands the intricacies of global business. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙤 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙔𝙤𝙪: 1️⃣ Joint Ventures & Shareholder/Partnership Agreements Draft watertight agreements that clarify ownership structures and set fair terms—protecting your interests and paving the way for sustainable growth. 2️⃣ Contract Law & NDA Drafting Whether you need a custom contract, a template-based agreement, or a specific NDA, I craft precise, legally sound documents tailored to your industry, ensuring clarity and risk reduction. 3️⃣ Startup Consulting Offering entity registration advice, founder agreements, SAFEs, and incentive-based employment contracts—ideal for tech and AI startups needing flexible legal frameworks. 4️⃣ Corporate Law & Matters Handle regulatory interactions, establish standardized practices, and address employment issues with solutions that adhere to robust corporate law standards. 5️⃣ Intellectual Property Develop strategies to safeguard your IP rights globally—essential for online businesses operating in multiple markets. 6️⃣ Dispute Resolution My goal is to keep you out of court by achieving swift, cost-effective resolutions that keep your business on track. 7️⃣ Legal Consulting Need clarity on complex clauses or guidance on Contract Law, Corporate Law, or NDAs? I’m here to help you understand your options and make confident decisions. 𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨: Contract Law · Corporate Law · NDA Drafting · Legal Agreements · Contract Drafting · Shareholder & Partnership Agreements · Intellectual Property · Dispute Resolution · Startup Consulting · Entity Registration · Legal Writing 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙙: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Products · Tech · Software · eCommerce · Finance · Digital Marketplaces · Retail and Consumer Goods · Education · Logistics · Travel · Hospitality · Lifestyle · Energy and Power · Professional Services · Trading · Publishing 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧: I offer legal consultancy based on my extensive international experience. While I’m not admitted to practice law in any specific jurisdiction, my global background enables me to tailor solutions to your unique environment. If you require formal representation before a court or regulatory body, I can guide you on the best path forward. 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙮 𝟭𝟬+ 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙄’𝙢 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙇𝙖𝙬, 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙬, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝘿𝘼𝙨. 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 “𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙚” 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙!

Hello, I’m Matt, a licensed (SRA-regulated) solicitor in England and Wales, and also dual-qualified as an international attorney. I'm Upwork’s trusted attorney for contracts, corporate law, and cross-border commercial legal support. I also lead a vetted global agency of licensed attorneys across the UK, US, Canada, and the EU, enabling us to provide seamless, high-quality legal services for clients with international footprints. With 10+ years of experience and Top Rated Plus status on Upwork, I help founders, startups, scale-ups, and enterprise clients navigate complex legal matters with clarity and confidence. My approach is responsive, commercially-minded, and always tailored to your specific business needs. As one of the most experienced, hardest-working, and client-focused attorneys on Upwork, I am consistently 5-star rated and trusted by clients across industries, with a strong track record of success built over several years on the platform. ⭐️ Client Testimonials ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Working with Matt was a game-changer for our startup. His grasp of commercial and tech law is razor-sharp. He understood our complex SaaS licensing needs immediately and delivered airtight contracts that protected us from day one. Beyond just legal knowledge, Matt brings strategy, clarity, and absolute professionalism to every interaction. He's our go-to legal mind moving forward.” - Liam T. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Matt’s intelligence is matched only by his responsiveness and attention to detail. We were navigating a sensitive cross-border IP issue, and Matt not only identified the risks we hadn’t seen but also proposed practical, enforceable solutions. His ability to distil complex legalese into plain English was invaluable. I trust his judgment completely.” - Angela R. Why Clients Trust Me: ✅ Dual-qualified solicitor with deep UK and US legal knowledge and global reach ✅ 600+ successful legal projects completed on Upwork, and counting ✅ Lead of an international attorney team (UK, US, Canada, EU) ✅ 100% Job Success Score and consistent 5-star reviews ✅ Trusted by startups, tech companies, consultants, SaaS providers, and founders ✅ Fast, reliable, and jargon-free communication Legal Services Offered 1. Contract Development & Negotiation SaaS Agreements Software Licensing Service Agreements Independent Contractor Agreements NDAs & Non-Competes Terms of Service & Privacy Policies 2. Business Formation & Structuring UK & US Company Formation LLC, LLP & Limited Company Structuring Legal Opinions Shareholder Agreements Operating Agreements Corporate Governance & Compliance 3. Intellectual Property Protection IP Protection & Strategy Trademark & Copyright Registration IP Assignment Agreements Licensing Frameworks 4. Tech-Specific Legal Solutions Gen AI and Machine Learning Contracts Smart Contracts Blockchain & Web3 Legal Advisory Data Processing Agreements EULAs 5. Privacy & Compliance GDPR, CCPA & Global Data Law Cookie Policies Regulatory Disclosure 6. Corporate Law & Transactions Mergers & Acquisitions (UK/US) Corporate Restructuring Joint Ventures & Partnerships Stock Purchase & Investment Agreements 7. Dispute Resolution & Legal Risk Management Demand Letters Pre-Litigation Strategy Litigation Settlement Agreements Commercial Dispute Advisory My Promise: I don’t just deliver documents. I help you think strategically about your legal risks and opportunities. Whether you’re building a new venture, protecting valuable IP, managing partners or investors, or scaling internationally, I offer clear, effective legal guidance grounded in your commercial goals. I understand that legal services are an investment which is why I keep my pricing competitive and my communication clear and efficient. Ready to Work Together? If you’re looking for a legal partner who is experienced, highly rated, and truly cares about your business, message me today. I’m happy to consult on your immediate needs or explore how I can support your company short or long-term. I'll be happy to have you join my over 600 extremely well satisfied Upwork clients (and counting)! 🔗 Keywords: UK Solicitor, Licensed Attorney, Upwork contracts lawyer, business legal support, GDPR legal consulting, SaaS contracts, startup lawyer, terms & conditions, cross-border compliance, US-UK contract lawyer, LLC & company formation, NDAs, demand letters, court representation, data privacy, international legal strategy, IP protection, legal documents review, commercial contract disputes, shareholder agreements, privacy policy, EULA, software licensing lawyer, commercial terms drafting.

I am a lawyer based in London, UK, with over 13 years of experience as Head of Law and General Counsel at various organisations. 👩🏻‍💼 Senior Legal Counsel with over 13 years of experience 👩🏻‍💻 Co-founder and Chief Legal Officer 🐱 Running an international animal rescue 🇬🇧 Solicitor in England and Wales 🇺🇸 Attorney-at-law in the state of New York 🇺🇸 Attorney-at-law in the state of Alabama 👥 Chartered Arbitration Associate; Supreme Court of New York Mediator 📜 Law Degree 📂 Masters in Law, Business and Management 💻 Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Technology 🏆 Winner of the 2023 Most Influential Commercial Lawyer Award 🏆 Winner of the Independent Commercial Lawyer of 2024 🏆 Winner of the 2024 Most Influential Commercial Lawyer Award I've worked with property, technology and general corporate clients. I can assist you, or your business, with various tasks such as: - Review and drafting of contracts, policies, procedures, and other paperwork - Ensure compliance with the relevant laws and regulations - Conduct legal research and analysis - Provide commercially sensible and cost-effective advice for contract management - Analyse problems and develop solutions for meeting the company’s objectives and so much more... I have experience in the following areas of law: commercial, corporate, employment, litigation, data protection, consumer, environmental, intellectual property, housing, and property. I have access to various legal resources, and I am covered by professional indemnity insurance.

Qualified lawyer with experience in finance, real estate, corporate, and employment. Speak conversational Mandarin Chinese and currently work as in-house legal counsel.

I am a Corporate and Commercial Lawyer with a Master's degree in Law. I specialize in Corporate and Commercial Law and have a long history of providing accurate, business-focused legal solutions. I assist businesses protect their interests, lower their risks, and feel safe doing business by creating clear, enforceable, and strategically designed legal frameworks. I have worked in corporate law, human rights law, and childcare law, which has given me a broad and practical understanding of how legal decisions influence people and businesses. Because I have a lot of different experiences, I can look at every situation with depth, empathy, and business sense. Writing contracts is my strongest skill. I have a lot of experience writing and reviewing: Commercial and service contracts Contracts for employees and independent contractors Contracts between vendors and suppliers Agreements to keep things private and protect data Contracts for custom operations I don't use generic templates. I make sure that each contract I write fits the client's company model, level of risk, and business goals perfectly. This makes sure that the contract is as safe as possible and can be enforced in the real world. My focus on the client is what makes me different. I think that great legal work extends beyond writing paperwork. It also means knowing your business, being able to see problems coming, and giving advice that is useful and focused on finding solutions. People know me for being detail-oriented, quick to respond, and dedicated to developing long-term professional partnerships. Clients like working with me because I combine: Strong knowledge of the law Strategic business insight Communication that is clear and works A work approach that is proactive and dependable I don't just offer legal services; I become a valued legal partner who cares about the success and safety of your firm.