James Laddie KC
Matrix ChambersAt Matrix Chambers, the ‘very incisive’ Helen Mountfield KC is well-versed in assisting returning officers, the Electoral Commission, individual candidates and political parties with a range of election law issues, and is singled out for her extensive experience in handling election petitions. Gavin Millar KC and the ‘tough cross-examiner’ Tom Gillie successfully represented the Labour Party in Cooper v Evans, where an injunction application was brought by the Conservative Party candidate against a Labour online campaign advert during the Tamworth by-election – the Conservative candidate claimed that the advert was in breach of s.106(1) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 as it included a false statement of fact in relation to his personal character and conduct. Sarah Sackman was elected as Member of Parliament for Finchley and Golders Green in the 2024 general election.
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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.
Helen Mountfield KC
Matrix Chambers ‘Helen is an extremely eloquent advocate, who is very adaptable and very good under pressure.'
Guy Vassall-Adams KC
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Sarah Hannett KC
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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.
Tom Gillie
Matrix Chambers 'Tom is exceptional. He has an incredible ability to cut to the heart of even the most complex of cases. His technical ability is second to none.'