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Anirudh Mathur
Littleton Chambers, London
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Work Department
Commercial, Employment and Discrimination, Sports, International and Public Law.
Position
Anirudh has a broad practice across commercial, employment and discrimination, sports, international and public law. His instructions often raise issues overlapping these areas. He currently acts for a wide range of clients, from high net worth commercial parties to vulnerable individuals.
Significant instructions and advocacy experience include:
Acting as part of the Claimants’ core team in Mariana v BHP (junior counsel in team led by Charles Hollander QC). This multi-billion pound commercial group action is a ‘business and human rights case’, arising from the collapse of a Brazilian dam. It is one of The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases for 2020. Acting for a Claimant in a multi-million pound bonus dispute (as junior counsel to David Reade QC). Acting for the Claimants in a Special Educational Needs challenge (as junior counsel to Adam Solomon QC). Arguing pro bono for an Indian anti-corruption NGO in hearings against mineral miners, before a Committee comprising retired Indian Supreme Court Justices (prior to pupillage, unled). Anirudh argued against two top-tier Indian Silks over 5 days of hearings. The Committee commended his advocacy.As well as:
Advising on a £4m asset recovery matter raising issues under the Proceeds of Crime Act (as junior counsel to James Ramsden QC). Advising on the merits of a £250k civil fraud claim (as sole counsel). Acting for a Claimant in a case raising allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination and victimisation, scheduled for a 7 day ET trial (as junior counsel to Lucy Bone). Numerous instructions in ET hearings and trials (as sole counsel).Education
2016 – 2017: Bar Professional Training Course (City University)
2015 – 2016: GDL (City University), Top of year with one of highest set of marks ever awarded
2014 – 2015: MSc International Development (LSE), Top of year
2011 – 2014: BA Philosophy Politics and Economics (Balliol College, Oxford)