We are delighted to announce that Joanna Buckley, Ayesha Christie, Catherine Dobson, Toby Fisher, Florence Iveson, Hugh Southey KC, Hugh Tomlinson KC, Sarah Hannett KC, Anirudh Mathur, Paul Skinner and Robbie Stern have been named in the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List. ow.ly/5pGX50YNka1
On Wednesday 22nd April, the Matrix Environment Team will host A Showcase of Art Inspired by the Environment to mark Earth Day. The evening will include a conversation between Beatrice Forshall and Georgina Beasley (Net Zero Lawyers Alliance).
For more details, contact 1Marketing@matrixlaw.co.uk.
Applications to join Matrix's International Law Team are closing on 20th April 2026.
We are recruiting up to two senior practitioners with substantial experience and established careers in Public International Law and/or International Criminal Law.
Apply here: https://ow.ly/rH9w50YJRpV
Matrix’s Extradition Team are looking to recruit an extradition junior who has been in practice for around 8-15 years, with experience of acting for both requesting states and requested persons.
Applications close on 30th April 2026.
Apply here: https://ow.ly/LgeB50YIPRT
On Tuesday 16th June, Jamas Hodivala KC will be speaking on a panel at the Association of Corporate Investigators Forum about maintaining high investigation standards in a shifting regulatory and geopolitical landscape. Find out more: https://ow.ly/Ctzs50YIFzM
The Chair of the Southport Inquiry, has published his Phase 1 report addressing the attack at a Taylor Swift dance and yoga class in Southport on 29 July 2024. Jesse Nicholls represented the three adult survivors of the attack, instructed by Broudie Jackson Canter.
More: https://ow.ly/vWOL50YIhJG
Matrix is excited to launch our new webinar series, “The Lifecycle of Employment Tribunal Litigation”.
Nathan Roberts and Mark Greaves will be speaking in the first episode, Pleadings, on 22 April 2026 from 13:00-13:30.
Full programme & registration: https://ow.ly/ImUb50YIeRB
The former hedge fund manager and owner of Odey Asset Management LLP, Crispin Odey, has discontinued his libel claim against the FT three months before trial.
Gavin Millar KC represented the FT in the libel case, instructed by RPC.
Read more here: https://ow.ly/ycTc50YI4Kj
Following an inquest into the death of Mr Mandrik, a jury has concluded that failures of the psychiatric ward amounted to neglect.
Jack Boswell represented Mr Mandrik’s niece at the inquest, instructed by Gold Jennings.
More: https://ow.ly/uCkL50YCbCR
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC was presented with two prestigious awards by Trinity College Dublin on 27 March 2026.
Blinne received the the Law Society’s Praeses Elit Award and the Honorary Patronage of the Trinity Philosophical Society.
Read more: ow.ly/FmrR50YAERp
Mr Justice Chamberlain convened a hearing to consider whether further steps are required after GLD security staff entered the office of a Special Advocate and seized privileged material. Jesse Nicholls was instructed by Bhatt Murphy. https://ow.ly/xnih50YzPHz
Today Prof. Philip Leach appeared at the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Kavala v. Türkiye (no. 2). Philip acts for human rights defender Osman Kavala alongside Başak Çalı, Deniz Tolga Aytöre, and Ebru Demiralp Bekir.
Read more: https://ow.ly/1xny50YyJPT
In the latest episode of ESG: Global, "The new Office of Responsible Business Conduct", Jamas Hodivala KC is joined by Sam McCahon, Joint Head of Disputes Team at ORBC.
Listen here: https://ow.ly/Rror50YxrKk
Matrix is delighted to announce that Alex Bailin KC and Suzanne Rab have been recognised at the Lexology Client Choice Awards. Alex received the Investigations award and Suzanne received the Competition award in the England and Wales barrister category.
https://ow.ly/l6ns50YxJKO
Matrix celebrates the appointment of two new silks and an honorary silk.
Nicholas Gibson and Helen Law were sworn in as King’s Counsel, and James Hathaway was sworn in as Honorary King’s Counsel at a ceremony in Westminster Hall on 23 March – Silks’ Day.
The Covid Inquiry has published its Module 3 Report.
Members of Matrix acted for several of the non-state core participants: Ifeanyi Odogwu, David Wolfe KC, Jessica Jones, Emma Foubister, Radha Bhatt and Sarah Hannett KC.
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The civil claim against Gerry Adams alleging his responsibility for three IRA bombings in 1973 and 1996 has been discontinued by the claimants.
Edward Craven KC and Jim Robottom represented Mr Adams, instructed by Howe & Co Solicitors.
More here: https://ow.ly/kcsX50YwOy6
Matrix’s International Law Team is looking to recruit up to two senior practitioners with substantial experience and established careers in Public International Law and/or International Criminal Law.
Applications close on 20th April 2026.
Apply here: https://ow.ly/ycMj50Ywrr1
An inquest has concluded that 19-year-old student Arthur Soames took his own life due to mental health distress exacerbated by gambling. Jesse Nicholls, instructed by Merry Varney and Dan Webster with Helena Hart-Watson of Leigh Day, acted for Arthur’s family.
Read more: https://ow.ly/uPBs50Ywk3z
Judgment handed down in Digital Isle Limited v Marcos Enterprise Ltd and another [2026] EWHC 642 (KB). Mariyam Kamil acted for the Defendants under the Pro Bono Trial Advocacy Scheme in the Media and Communications List.
Read more: https://ow.ly/efMJ50YwgNc
David Lee Rapp and Prime Energy Markets FZCO’s application for interim relief to enforce non‑compete clauses against former employee Mr Roushanbakhti has been refused. Edward Kemp KC was instructed by Pinsent Masons LLP.
More: https://ow.ly/MxO150YvXl1
The Upper Tribunal ruled that the NRPF condition on three Tamil asylum seekers, previously unlawfully detained on Diego Garcia, was unlawful. Chris Buttler KC and Jack Boswell acted for the Applicants, instructed by Duncan Lewis and Leigh Day.
Read more: https://ow.ly/uNx450YvWPa
A critical conclusion has been returned concerning the death of Clare Dupree, who died on Boxing Day 2022, following a fire in her prison cell.
Nick Armstrong KC led Robbie Stern for the family, instructed by Deighton Pierce Glynn.
Read more: https://ow.ly/IvGx50YvTzI
Matrix is proud to sponsor The London Conference on International Law on 1-2 October 2026 at the QEII Centre in Westminster. Early bird registration is available until Friday 3 April. Register today: https://thelondonconference.org/register-now/
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The High Court has quashed a search warrant obtained during an FCA‑led investigation into a barrister, but refused to order that search materials be returned to the Claimant.
Clare Montgomery KC and Florence Iveson represented the FCA.
Read more: https://ow.ly/w5P050YsN4M
Matrix is delighted to announce that Carter Chim has been appointed as the Co-Chairman of the Committee on Competition Law of the Hong Kong Bar Association for the year 2026. Carter will serve in this leadership capacity alongside Catrina Lam SC.
Read more: https://ow.ly/cECP50YstS8
In our latest ‘25 for 25’ blog series, Anirudh Mathur examines the significance of Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz & Ors v Switzerland (Grand Chamber) (App. No 53600/20) in relation to alleged climate-related human rights violations .
Read the full blog post here: https://ow.ly/glWc50Yst8E
Matrix is delighted to announce that Zoë Leventhal KC has been nominated for Bar Environment & Sustainability Champion at the Legal 500 UK ESG Awards 2026.
Click here for the full list of nominees: https://ow.ly/sPgb50Ysphv
Florence Iveson speaks with Alex Wijeratna of @mightyearth.org in the latest episode of ESG: Global.
Together, they discuss the organisation’s groundbreaking legal strategies aimed at confronting the environmental and human rights impacts of industrial agriculture.
Listen here: ow.ly/9lnG50YoZnP
Judicial review hearing has commenced in a challenge to the ruling of the Omagh Bomb Inquiry that it has no power to seek the appointment of Special Advocates.
Hugh Southey KC leads Aidan McGowan and is instructed by Fox Law.
Read more: https://ow.ly/O5aH50YrHCk