Matrix Chambers
‘Blinne has deservedly been made Kings Counsel. She is one of the leading silks of her generation in this area.’
Lauded as a ‘go-to set in international human rights law’ Matrix Chambers is equipped to handle high-profile criminal cases concerning bribery and corruption and the most complex human rights cases on torture and genocide. Michelle Butler is currently acting for the Israeli Hostage and Missing Persons Families Forum and the Raoul Wallenberg Centre in the ICC investigation into the perpetration of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by Hamas in Israel on the 7th of October 2023; Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC is representing the claimant in the South Africa v Israel ICJ case, in which the South African government alleges that Israel’s military response in Gaza to said attacks amount to genocide. Jessica Jones appears in both Saifullah v Secretary of State for Defence and Noorzai v Secretary of State for Defence on behalf of the claimants who allege the Secretary of State for Defence did not properly investigate allegations of unlawful killing of Afghan civilians by UK Special Forces, while Edward Craven acts in the independent inquiry relating to the incident. Lord Hermer KC is now the Attorney-General for England and Wales.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Unprecedented for public law and human rights.'
- 'The Chambers provide in-depth training on human rights and civil liberties, and this is very welcome.'
- 'Fantastic strength in depth.'
- 'Matrix is the go-to set in international human rights law. Their strength and depth is unparalleled.'
- 'Brilliant.'
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.
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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Edward Craven
Matrix Chambers
Matrix Chambers
‘Michelle is one of a kind. She is highly skilful, knowledgeable, from setting the strategy through the tactics and all combined with the highest human skills. She masters her field, standing out to others and receiving the greatest respect by her peers as well as the court.’
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Toby Fisher
Matrix Chambers
Matrix Chambers
‘Jo is an expert in her field, responsive and thoughtful. She has an ability to be able to present arguments well and is open and flexible in her approach. She is also collaborative – very good working in large teams with diverse ideas.’
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Kate Boakes
Matrix Chambers3
Matrix Chambers
‘Very passionate about the cause and excellent eye to detail; works very hard and very quickly.’
Matrix Chambers
‘Jess is absolutely brilliant. An impressively diverse practice, with a mixed academic and rigorous drafting with a streetwise approach. A go-to junior for international work with a criminal or human rights theme.’