A ‘first-class set’, Matrix Chambers has extensive expertise in all areas of immigration and asylum law, with particular emphasis on complex and sensitive claims, as well as cases concerning national security issues before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission. Raza Husain KC acted in R (AAA) v SSHD, the judicial review claim challenging the SSHD’s policy of removing asylum seekers to Rwanda. Nick Armstrong KC is a key member for detention cases, and Chris Buttler is sought after for his expertise in cases regarding human trafficking. Samantha Knights KC and Ayesha Christie represented Shamima Begum in the challenge of the deprivation of her British nationality before the SIAC and Court of Appeal, in which Jonathan Glasson KC was instructed by the Government. Hugh Southey KC is also active in this space.
Testimonials
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- 'Clerks are friendly and helpful.'
- 'Matrix is a very strong set generally for immigration work.'
- 'Friendly and helpful.'
- 'They are all incredibly bright, committed and hard working.'
- 'First class set.'
- 'Excellent set with a lot of good barristers.'