Matrix Chambers
The employment team at Matrix Chambers has been kept busy advising on industrial relations cases, equal pay claims, restrictive covenants and discrimination matters, to name a few areas of instruction. James Laddie KC garners praise as ‘the barrister you want on your side on the most complex, sensitive and reputationally-concerning matters’. Mathew Purchase KC is well-known for representing claimants, employers and trade unions before all levels of the judicial system. Turning to the juniors, Tom Gillie‘s caseload spans whistleblowing, discrimination and human rights matters, while Nathan Roberts successfully acted as sole counsel for the Group Chief Investment Officer of an international business before the Employment Tribunal in an automatic unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claim, resulting in an award of over £1.6m. Recent growth for the set includes Edward Kemp joining the team from Littleton Chambers and Claire Darwin KC and Laura Prince KC being elevated to silk.
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Testimonials
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- 'Alison Scanes is an exceptional clerk, and offers a first-rate service.'
- 'Chris Smith who is very friendly and willing to help with any queries that we have.'
- 'Chris Smith has been consistently excellent.'
- 'Great set.'
- 'Consistently good for employment counsel.'
- 'Counsel are knowledgeable and experienced in their field.'
- 'Very responsive and willing to go the extra mile when needed.'
- 'Very helpful and efficient clerking.'
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.
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'He is technically brilliant, calm, charming and very likeable. His advocacy is exemplary. He wins over judges and clients and delivers complicated legal arguments in plain and clear terms.'
2023 Silks
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'She is a go to barrister for statutory employment law claims. A very confident advocate who is well respected by the judiciary.'
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.
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'Thomas is absolutely brilliant. He is always completely into the details, is fantastic with clients and is calm and clear-thinking under pressure. He is great at putting people at their ease.'
4Matrix Chambers
'A junior who demonstrates commitment to his clients and work, friendliness and technical expertise.'
4Matrix Chambers
'Nathan is as bright as they come. He combines intellect with excellent client skills, tenacity and confidence.'
Matrix Chambers
'Darryl is confident, thorough and goes above and beyond. He is a force to be reckoned with and a strong strategist.'
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
'Thomas is absolutely brilliant. He is always completely into the details, is fantastic with clients and is calm and clear-thinking under pressure. He is great at putting people at their ease.'
4Matrix Chambers
'A junior who demonstrates commitment to his clients and work, friendliness and technical expertise.'
4Matrix Chambers
'Nathan is as bright as they come. He combines intellect with excellent client skills, tenacity and confidence.'
Matrix Chambers
'Darryl is confident, thorough and goes above and beyond. He is a force to be reckoned with and a strong strategist.'