Matthew Royal

Professional Overview Matthew is a Partner in MF&G’s Litigation Department, focusing on commercial litigation, intellectual property disputes and labour and industrial relations. He is a seasoned advocate with significant experience in constitutional law and high-stakes commercial cases. Practice Focus Commercial & Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property Disputes, Labour & Industrial Relations, Constitutional Law & Judicial Review Key Experience & Matters Defended against claims challenging employer COVID-19 policies (Parkins v Cari-Med Group) • Successfully resisted appeals in complex employment disputes, ensuring fair outcomes(Clarke v University of Technology) • Handled high-value lease and property disputes, securing favourable judgments for clients (Premium Produce Export Limited v Johnson) • Led successful appeals and procedural claims in various high-stakes matters, including property and family estate litigation Professional Engagement Adjunct Tutor, University of the West Indies, Faculty of Law • Member, Jamaican Bar Association • Director, Wolmer’s Preparatory School · Myers Fletcher & Gordon

JamaicaCommercial / Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property

About

Partner in the Litigation Department at Myers Fletcher & Gordon, focusing on commercial and civil litigation, intellectual property disputes, labour and industrial relations, and constitutional law. A seasoned advocate with significant experience in high-stakes commercial cases, appellate work and complex employment and property matters.

Practice areas

Commercial / Civil LitigationIntellectual PropertyEmployment & LabourConstitutional Law & Judicial ReviewReal EstateFamily & EstatesAppellate

Office

Jamaica

Myers Fletcher & Gordon · Professional Overview Matthew is a Partner in MF&G’s Litigation Department, focusing on commercial litigation, intellectual property disputes and labour and industrial relations. He is a seasoned advocate with significant experience in constitutional law and high-stakes commercial cases. Practice Focus Commercial & Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property Disputes, Labour & Industrial Relations, Constitutional Law & Judicial Review Key Experience & Matters Defended against claims challenging employer COVID-19 policies (Parkins v Cari-Med Group) • Successfully resisted appeals in complex employment disputes, ensuring fair outcomes(Clarke v University of Technology) • Handled high-value lease and property disputes, securing favourable judgments for clients (Premium Produce Export Limited v Johnson) • Led successful appeals and procedural claims in various high-stakes matters, including property and family estate litigation Professional Engagement Adjunct Tutor, University of the West Indies, Faculty of Law • Member, Jamaican Bar Association • Director, Wolmer’s Preparatory School

Jamaica

Expertise

Commercial litigationIntellectual property disputesEmployment and industrial relations (including COVID-19 policy cases)Constitutional law and judicial reviewHigh-value lease and property disputesFamily estate litigationAppellate and procedural claims

Education

LL.B (First Class Honours), University of the West Indies
Certificate of Legal Education, Norman Manley Law School

Admissions

Member, Jamaican Bar Association