New appointment for Hull-based specialist shipping, rail and logistics law firm

Matthew Doughty has joined Myton Law, the Hull-based specialist shipping, rail and logistics law firm

WORKING  across Myton Law’s specialist sectors, Matthew deals with matters including debt recovery and litigation work.

From Scunthorpe, Matthew studied law at Derby and gained his LLM and LPC from the University of Law, Leeds.  He worked for a legal service provider in Manchester before returning to the Humber region to join Myton Law as a paralegal.

Welcoming Matthew on board, Myton Law director John Habergham said, “With an increasing workload - a positive reflection of our place in the shipping, rail and logistics sectors, it makes commercial sense to develop our strength in depth.

“Matthew has already started to make a valued contribution and establish himself as a strong team player with the positive attitude we and our clients require.  We look forward to him growing with the firm.”

Hull-based Myton Law was listed for its maritime expertise in the 200 ‘Best Law Firms 2022’ published by The Times, one of only four practices noted for maritime work in England & Wales. 

The firm’s expertise covers shipping, rail, logistics, renewables, ports, international trade, real estate, insurance, regulatory matters and commercial & transactional work.

Based at Bayles House on Hull’s historic High Street overlooking the River Hull, Myton Law advises, rail and logistics businesses both in the Yorkshire and Humber region, nationally and internationally.