A ‘go-to chambers for inquests and public inquiries’, Matrix Chambers ’is a first rate public law chambers‘, benefiting from its human rights, mental health, and police law expertise in a wide range of inquests and inquiries work. Richard Whittam KC is instructed for Fujitsu Services Limited in the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry; in addition, a number of set members are involved in the Covid-19 inquiry, including Jesse Nicholls acts for bereaved families in both the Covid-19 and the Thirlwall inquiries. High profile inquest work continues to be handled by Hugh Southey KC, who alongside  James Robottom, represented the family of Ruth Perry, a headteacher who took her own life after a negative Ofsted inspection, in the inquest into her death.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The clerks are great, they are responsive and proactive. Matt Leitch is particularly helpful.'
  • 'The set is exceptional - they are super bright, forensic in their approach but also great people to work with.'
  • 'Matrix is a first rate Public Law Chambers, with great strength in depth. There are numerous barristers there that we would happily instruct.'
  • 'The clerks are responsive and helpful'
  • 'Matrix are the go-to chambers for inquests and public inquiries, with several of the leading silks, senior juniors and up and coming barristers in this space. '
  • 'Matrix's practice team are one of the best, very professional, willing to help and solve problems when required.'
  • 'Matrix is a very good set, across a range of disciplines.'
  • 'Very good breadth and depth in this field.'

Silks

2023 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.