Hall of fameMatrix Chambers
‘He is a superb advocate able to argue persuasively and to deal with difficult questions put by the tribunal.’
Matrix Chambers
Matrix Chambers is experienced in advising corporate and individual clients on extradition exposure in international criminal cases, and the set’s barristers have been instructed in numerous cases before international courts such as the International Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights. Leading Jessica Jones, Alex Bailin KC represented the former CEO of Autonomy in USA v Michael Lynch, an extradition case in relation to allegations of fraud by HP concerning its $11bn purchase of the company, with Mark Summers KC opposing him for the US government. Clare Montgomery KC represented the former vice president of FIFA Jack Warner in an appeal against extradition from Trinidad to the United States, while Mark Summers KC has been instructed in Japan v Chappell, a case concerning a jewellery heist in Tokyo in 2015; a rare case of extradition from the UK to Japan in the absence of an extradition treaty between the states.
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- 'Excellent strength in depth.'
- 'Excellent 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.
Hall of fameMatrix Chambers
‘Clare is an exceptional advocate able to master complex cases and to have every detail at her fingertips, but with the tactical ability to know when to deploy this.’
Hall of fameMatrix Chambers
‘Mark is the go-to silk for extradition. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of domestic and European extradition law, he works ferociously hard, and he has the ear of judges at all levels.’
2023 Silks
Matrix Chambers
‘Blinne combines meticulous preparation, common sense and an undoubted flair for advocacy to deliver excellent results. Her appointment as silk was very well deserved.’
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
'Florence provides imaginative solutions, navigates complex facts and finds a way through with excellent advocacy.'
Matrix Chambers
‘A go-to extradition junior. Tactical and very easy going. His written work is exceptional and can change the course of a case.‘
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
'Florence provides imaginative solutions, navigates complex facts and finds a way through with excellent advocacy.'
Matrix Chambers
‘A go-to extradition junior. Tactical and very easy going. His written work is exceptional and can change the course of a case.‘