Sarah Matthews
About Sarah Matthews
Sarah Matthews is a Senior Legal Counsel and Director at KPMG Australia, specializing in intellectual property and technology. She has extensive legal experience, having previously worked at KPMG UK and DibbsBarker, and holds degrees from Macquarie University and The College of Law Australia.
Work at KPMG Australia
Sarah Matthews currently serves as Senior Legal Counsel - Director at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2022. She is part of the Office of General Counsel, focusing on Intellectual Property and Technology. Prior to her current role, she worked as Senior Legal Counsel - Associate Director at KPMG Australia since 2016. In this capacity, she has contributed to various legal matters within the organization. Her experience at KPMG Australia includes a previous role as Legal Counsel - Manager from 2011 to 2014.
Experience at KPMG UK
From 2014 to 2016, Sarah Matthews worked at KPMG UK as Assistant General Counsel, where she was seconded to the UK Office of General Counsel. During her time in this role, she was based in Canary Wharf, London. This experience provided her with valuable insights into legal operations on an international scale.
Legal Career at DibbsBarker
Sarah Matthews began her legal career at DibbsBarker, where she worked as a Lawyer from 2006 to 2011. Her tenure at this firm lasted five years and took place in Pitt Street, Sydney. This early experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in the legal field.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Matthews studied at Macquarie University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB) from 2003 to 2008. She also completed her Practical Legal Training at The College of Law Australia in 2008, which lasted for 11 months. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her legal career.