Matthew Godfrey-Faussett

Matthew Godfrey-Faussett

Partner

+44 (0) 7776 198 976

Edinburgh

Matthew has specialised for over 17 years in all aspects of Information Technology and commercial law, most frequently working with banking and other Financial services clients.

Matthew is highly effective in leading us through the labyrinth of modern contracts, his unquestionable expertise has helped us avoid both financial and reputational damage. His advice not only covers the legal issues involved but he is very commercially astute. Over the years working with Matthew has brought something invaluable to the relationship between Calmac and Pinsents , trust.

Brian Smith - IS Procurement Manager CalMac Ferries Ltd

The Pinsent Masons team, led by Matthew Godfrey-Faussett, was appointed to advise on the procurement of The City of Edinburgh Council’s new ICT partner. The £200m 7 year project is of paramount importance to the Council. The Pinsents team rapidly gained the trust of the internal team and provided invaluable legal, commercial and strategic advice throughout the procurement process, including drafting the bespoke contract. Officers and politicians are delighted with the successful outcome. The Pinsents team were integral to that success.

Kevin McKee - Senior legal Manager Edinburgh City Council

Matthew's experience

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    Credentials

    • 2000
      Qualified - Scotland
    • 1998
      Joined Pinsent Masons
    • 1996
      Qualified - England and Wales
    • 1994
      College of Guildford – Dip LP
    • 1988
      University of Leeds – BSc (Hons) Biology (Combined Sciences)
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    Specialisms

    Out-Law / Insight by Matthew Godfrey-Faussett

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    UK government plans to revamp holiday pay calculation for part-year workers

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    Pensions disputes: managing member expectations paramount

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    UK subsidy control post-Brexit: access to effective judicial remedies

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    'Steps of court' settlement was not negligent, court rules

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    'Vast majority' of companies not seeking to avoid tax

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    'World first' industrial decarbonisation strategy developed in the UK

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    3D printing: UK product safety issues

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    5G potential for business highlighted in UK funding programme

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