Partner

Matthew Bennett

Co-Head of TMT

Languages

English

Matthew is a trusted adviser and Co-Head of the Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) practice at CMS. Specialising in complex partnerships, outsourcing, and shared services arrangements, he works with Europe’s leading IT suppliers and multinational corporations to help them unlock value and achieve strategic growth.

With deep expertise across retail, financial services, and technology, Matthew has led high-profile projects such as IT infrastructure transformations for global insurers and logistics strategies for major retailers. His ability to navigate complex deals and foster strong partnerships ensures clients get the best outcomes. Drawing on both in-house and private practice experience, Matthew blends technical precision with commercial insight. His hands-on approach creates lasting value in a dynamic business landscape.

Awards & Recognitions

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"Matthew Bennett is praised by sources for his "willingness to be practical and commercial." He advises on new projects, renegotiations and disputes, acting for suppliers and customers."

Chambers, 2017
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"Matthew Bennett brings "very good value in strategic parts of the deal that go beyond pure legal framework," say sources. He advises buyer and seller-side clients in a broad range of sophisticated IT, infrastructure and procurement transactions."

Chambers, 2015
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"Matthew Bennett's 'in-house and private practice experience makes him quite unique in the legal and IT industry' as he will 'find a business answer, not just a legal one'."

Legal 500, 2013

Relevant experience

A global insurer on the transformation of its IT infrastructure. Advice included an innovative SIAM structure between the client and it vendors.
A global IT and telecoms provider on a five-year contract to provide a global network backbone and European network to a multination brewing company.
Delaware North on its 25-year contract to manage operations at the London Stadium in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
M&S on its transformation of its core IT infrastructure, network and in-store technology. This involved the consolidation of 7 Vendors relationship into 3 strategic partnerships.
A global retailer on all aspects of its logistics and transportation across Europe. This involved the development of its 3PL strategy, logistics and transportation standards.
A global company on the implementation of a go to market logistics strategy across Europe.
DHL on the procurement of its enterprise software agreement, including Oracle, IBM and SAP.
A client on a complex dispute in relation to 5 year £1bn outsourcing contract. Initially this involved issuing proceedings in the High Court but ultimately resulted in a realignment and extension of the relationship.

Education

1995 - University of Otago, New Zealand
1995 - Barrister and Solicitor - New Zealand
2000 – Attorney - New York Bar
2002 – Solicitor - England and Wales

Practice Areas

Commercial Commercial Disputes Venture Capital

sectors

Insurance TMT - Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Insights

Global Reach

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