Matrix Chambers
‘Rhodri is exceptionally clever. He is able to grasp complex factual and legal issues quickly and thoroughly and communicate them in a simple and easy to understand manner.’
Members of Matrix Chambers remain continually sought after for complex collective actions before all levels of UK courts. In the first major UK collective action concerning environmental pollution as a breach of competition law, Rhodri Thompson KC and Christopher Brown have been acting for the class representative in Roberts v Severn Trent Water and Ors; with the case raising novel questions of law about whether misleading a regulator and causing higher prices to be charged constitutes an abuse of a dominant position. In Kent v Apple, Nicholas Gibson is representing the CMA as it intervenes in the public interest in the ongoing dispute about loss caused by the tech giant for alleged breaches of EU and UK competition law. Thanks to the set's criminal practitioners, it is also well-placed to handle matters concerning criminal cartel offences.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks at Matrix are some of the nicest to deal with and very commercial.'
- 'The clerking is pretty seamless. All are polite and proactive, and they cover each other well.'
- 'Clerks are very helpful and add to the service provided by Matrix.'
- 'Matrix offers good in-depth expertise.'
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Juniors
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Matrix Chambers
‘Excellent knowledge of competition law and always a pleasure to work with.’
Matrix Chambers
‘Excellent research and advice on paper. Nicholas is responsive, easy to deal with and very hard working and commercial.’
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Matrix Chambers
‘Lucinda is great to work with. Her written advice and advocacy is clear, persuasive and considered. She is responsive and collegial and always focused on the client’s objectives and wider goals.’