Matt Gatenby

Trainee Solicitor

Before joining the firm in September 2008, Matt worked with Thomas Cook for ten years, latterly in their legal department where he gained a sound understanding and appreciation of the legal issues affecting the travel industry. The transition to starting his training contract at Travlaw seemed an obvious yet exciting prospect.

Matt takes responsibility for work spanning from advocacy to personal injury to booking conditions and everything in between, but loves the variety the job offers on a day-to-day basis, especially the “cut and thrust of litigation”.

Matt is looking forward to continuing to further clients’ interests: “The travel business is a great industry - the people you come into contact with are unique and often a joy to work with. It’s always exciting to walk through the door in the morning and see what the day has to offer.”

Career highlight to date? “The highlights come from getting good results. It really is such a good feeling when you know clients are happy.”

Favourite holiday? “A trip to Finland a few years back - it was really winter wonderland stuff and will live long in the memory.”

Anywhere you’re longing to go? “The Maldives – pure luxury never goes amiss!”

Best piece of law advice for clients? “In terms of advice for clients, given that this subject is always, always, always an issue, I would have to say: “The accurate taking, maintenance and storage of notes and documents is key - look after your records, and they will look after you!”