Ifeanyi Odogwu
- Profilewww.matrixlaw.co.uk
Position
Barrister specialising in inquest and inquiries, administrative/judicial review; human rights; civil claims, professional discipline and regulation, employment law; sports law; discrimination; common law (general).
Ranked as a leading junior by The Legal 500 in Inquest and Inquiries & Sports:
“His superb interpersonal skills are ideal for dealing with hotly contested cases, encouraging a logical and well-reasoned approach by all. ’
Excellent advocacy, knows his law, good with clients and they like him too. My clients are with a safe pair of hands when I instruct him. ’
Previous editions said:
"Ifeanyi has a real teamwork approach. He is excellent on his feet and has the ability to bring the strands of a case together. He builds excellent rapport with clients."
"Ifeanyi has a real teamwork approach. He is excellent on his feet and has the ability to bring the strands of a case together. He builds excellent rapport with clients."
"Extremely user-friendly and knowledgeable, in whatever capacity you encounter him. A refreshingly modern practitioner, who is the face of the Bar it aspires to be."
"He is very prominent and respected, sitting regularly on the most high-profile misconduct cases for the FA."
“A real up-and comer who has progressed speedily to become a well-known practitioner; has acted on some of the FA’s highest profile cases.”
“He possesses gravitas and intellect, which are of tremendous benefit to all his clients."
‘He has a superb eye for detail and grasps the issues in a case quickly, however substantial or complex the evidence. An excellent tactician, appreciated for his thorough approach. An impressive advocate and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Clearly very experienced and comfortable in sports disciplinary proceedings. Always thinking laterally’.
Mentions
London Bar
Inquests and inquiries
LEADING JUNIORS3Ifeanyi Odogwu – Matrix Chambers ‘Ifeanyi is brilliantly tactical and perceptive. He has the ability to captivate a jury and he often has the court in the palm of his hand.'
London Bar
Police law (claimant)
LEADING JUNIORS1Ifeanyi Odogwu – Matrix Chambers 'He is very bright and excellent with clients.'
London Bar
Sport
LEADING JUNIORS2Ifeanyi Odogwu – Matrix Chambers ‘He is ahead of his time, being young, dynamic, supremely bright and personable.’