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Joined January 2011
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Danny Friedman KC appeared for the family of Patrick Finucane to make opening remarks in the first hearing of the public inquiry chaired by Sir Gary Hickinbottom. Danny is instructed by Martin Howe and David Enright of Howe & Co. Read more: ow.ly/kbHh50ZbJGE
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The CAT has handed down judgment in HMRC v Bolt Services UK Limited [2026] EWCA Civ 720, allowing HMRC’s appeal against a decision concerning the VAT treatment of Bolt’s ride‑hailing services. Eleni Mitrophanous KC acted for HMRC. Read more: ow.ly/8xgW50ZbIQi
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Matrix is thrilled to announce that we have received 32 nominations across 27 categories for the @UK_Legal500 Bar Awards recognising excellence, innovation and outstanding achievement across the Bar. View the full shortlist: ow.ly/8n8X50ZbaRm #Legal500 #BarAwards2026
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The High Court has dismissed a claim for judicial review of a decision of the Parole Board, refusing to set aside the release direction in respect of Reginald Zenshen. Nick Armstrong KC and Aidan Wills represented Mr Zenshen, instructed by Bhatt Murphy. ow.ly/IAlT50ZamEb
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Join Anirudh Mathur and Aidan O’Neill KC on 24 June 2026, from 17:30-18:30, for the final episode of our Webinar Series: Sex, Politics and Protected Beliefs – balancing competing rights under the Equality Act 2010. Register here: ow.ly/sNR150Z4Knu
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In the latest episode of @DoubleJeopardyPod, @KenMacdonaldKC and @TimOwenKC are joined by freelance criminal justice and policing expert Danny Shaw to discuss the response to the murder of Henry Nowak. Listen here: ow.ly/qESM50Z9TZA
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Objectors to the Aqua Bay high-rise development have won their claim for judicial review. The Planning Appeal Tribunal’s refusal to extend time for the service of their appeal notice has been quashed. Chris Buttler KC was instructed by Nelsons Legal. More: ow.ly/iKLk50Z9Mgk
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Caribbean Utilities Company Ltd (“CUC”) has won its claim for judicial review of the Cayman Islands Ombudsman. Chris Buttler KC acted for CUC, instructed by Andrew Jackson and Zuhair Farouki at Appleby. ow.ly/QGNY50Z9LTL
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On Tuesday 2nd June, at the #LIDW26 main conference, Nicholas Gibson KC along with other legal experts and policy advisers led a lively panel discussion on the rise of mass claims in the UK. Read more: ow.ly/ZKqz50Z9LIy #LIDW26
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We were delighted to take part in yesterday’s #LondonLegalWalk2026, joining fellow legal professionals on a 10k walk through London in support of access to justice. #AccessToJustice#LegalWalk#LondonLegalWalk2026London Legal Support Trust
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On 3rd June 2026, judgment was handed down in Picker v Tew, a libel claim arising from allegations of sexual assault made by the defendant about the claimant. Kirsten Sjøvoll & Mariyam Kamil acted for the Defendant, instructed by Freeths LLP. Read more: ow.ly/AAau50Z8a3L
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Join us on 17 June 2026, from 13:00-13:30, for episode 5 of our Lifecycle of Employment Tribunal Litigation webinar series. James Laddie KC will examine witness statements. Register here: ow.ly/l0of50YKlKr
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The High Court has ruled that the Food Standards Agency’s charging model for meat‑sector inspections was unlawful, following a challenge brought by the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers. Toby Fisher acted for the First Interested Party. Read more: ow.ly/rVrz50Z7EnY
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The High Court has ruled that the Government failed to understand the consequences of removing transparency and labelling for gene-edited crops and foods. David Wolfe and James Robottom acted for Beyond GM, instructed by Leigh Day. Read more: ow.ly/SNqt50Z7B8C
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In the latest episode of @doubjeopardypod, @KenMacdonaldKC and @TimOwenKC are joined by Sarah Vine KC to discuss the Fordingbridge rape sentences. Listen here: ow.ly/uEMI50Z74nv
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Gavin Millar KC joins Alan Rusbridger and Lionel Barber on the Prospect Magazine podcast Media Confidential. Together, they explore the fight against SLAPPs and compare the UK’s current libel framework with approaches in the US and Canada. Listen here: ow.ly/v8A250Z6yfa
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Matrix Causes Funding will be open to applications for projects creating equality of opportunity for vulnerable communities. The application window opens on 1 July, closing on 30 Sept. matrixlaw.co.uk/csr/matrix-c…
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The Northern Ireland Court of Appeal has granted leave to appeal to Neil and Donna Sands following the dismissal of their case against the operators of the Tattle Life gossip website. Gavin Millar KC is instructed by Arthur Cox LLP. Read more: ow.ly/TACP50Z63nz
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In this interview, Aidan O’Neill KC, who represented the intervener before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Joined Cases C‑428/24 and C‑476/24 FZ AR, shares his insights on the Court’s judgment of 21 May 2026. Read more: ow.ly/uKKr50Z5cBm
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Join Karon Monaghan KC and Hayley Webster on 10 June 2026, from 17:30-18:30, the next episode of our Webinar Series: Sex, Politics and Protected Beliefs – balancing competing rights under the Equality Act 2010. Register here: ow.ly/qWhw50Z4K6G
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