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Matrix is looking forward to hosting the Annual Student Open Day & Diversity Open Evening on Tuesday 9 December 2025.
These two sessions will take place in person and via Zoom.
Registration details can be found here: ow.ly/QJe450Xmkac
These two sessions will take place in person and via Zoom.
Registration details can be found here: ow.ly/QJe450Xmkac
November 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Matrix is looking forward to hosting the Annual Student Open Day & Diversity Open Evening on Tuesday 9 December 2025.
These two sessions will take place in person and via Zoom.
Registration details can be found here: ow.ly/QJe450Xmkac
These two sessions will take place in person and via Zoom.
Registration details can be found here: ow.ly/QJe450Xmkac
On 10 November 2025, environmental protestor Marcus Decker's appeal against deportation was allowed.
Nick Armstrong KC and Rosalind Comyn are instructed by Andrew Jones of Wilsons Solicitors LLP.
Read more here: lnkd.in/dBc6VGKe
Nick Armstrong KC and Rosalind Comyn are instructed by Andrew Jones of Wilsons Solicitors LLP.
Read more here: lnkd.in/dBc6VGKe
November 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
On 10 November 2025, environmental protestor Marcus Decker's appeal against deportation was allowed.
Nick Armstrong KC and Rosalind Comyn are instructed by Andrew Jones of Wilsons Solicitors LLP.
Read more here: lnkd.in/dBc6VGKe
Nick Armstrong KC and Rosalind Comyn are instructed by Andrew Jones of Wilsons Solicitors LLP.
Read more here: lnkd.in/dBc6VGKe
In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Jessica Jones explores issues related to the detention pending deportation of foreign national prisoners with reference to R (Lumba) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2011] UKSC 12.
Read more here: ow.ly/hRkO50Xne2a
Read more here: ow.ly/hRkO50Xne2a
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Jessica Jones explores issues related to the detention pending deportation of foreign national prisoners with reference to R (Lumba) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2011] UKSC 12.
Read more here: ow.ly/hRkO50Xne2a
Read more here: ow.ly/hRkO50Xne2a
In Jallali, the EAT considered the arrangements for the calculations of entitlements of part-time police Inspectors. Claire Darwin KC acted for the Secretary of State, instructed by
the Government Legal Department.
Read more here: ow.ly/K5AK50Xn3Xc
the Government Legal Department.
Read more here: ow.ly/K5AK50Xn3Xc
November 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
In Jallali, the EAT considered the arrangements for the calculations of entitlements of part-time police Inspectors. Claire Darwin KC acted for the Secretary of State, instructed by
the Government Legal Department.
Read more here: ow.ly/K5AK50Xn3Xc
the Government Legal Department.
Read more here: ow.ly/K5AK50Xn3Xc
Sheffield Hallam University has apologised for imposing restrictions on the academic freedom of a professor following threats from agents described in University documents as members of China’s “National Security Service”. Darryl Hutcheon is instructed by Leigh Day.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Sheffield Hallam University has apologised for imposing restrictions on the academic freedom of a professor following threats from agents described in University documents as members of China’s “National Security Service”. Darryl Hutcheon is instructed by Leigh Day.
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Prof. Philip Leach has contributed to a newly published Council of Europe report: ‘The system of the European Convention on Human Rights: responding to new trends and challenges’.
Read more here: ow.ly/uh4J50Xn02l
Read more here: ow.ly/uh4J50Xn02l
November 5, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Prof. Philip Leach has contributed to a newly published Council of Europe report: ‘The system of the European Convention on Human Rights: responding to new trends and challenges’.
Read more here: ow.ly/uh4J50Xn02l
Read more here: ow.ly/uh4J50Xn02l
Matrix is delighted to announce that the Annual Student Open Day & Diversity Open Evening will be taking place on Tuesday 9 December 2025.
These two sessions will take place in person and via Zoom.
Click here to register: ow.ly/V36q50Xmkae
These two sessions will take place in person and via Zoom.
Click here to register: ow.ly/V36q50Xmkae
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Matrix is delighted to announce that the Annual Student Open Day & Diversity Open Evening will be taking place on Tuesday 9 December 2025.
These two sessions will take place in person and via Zoom.
Click here to register: ow.ly/V36q50Xmkae
These two sessions will take place in person and via Zoom.
Click here to register: ow.ly/V36q50Xmkae
The High Court in Belfast has started hearing six test cases arising out of a massive data breach by the Police Service of Northern Ireland in 2023.
Gavin Millar KC represents four of the claimants instructed by McCartan Turkington Breen Solicitors and Edwards and Co Solicitors.
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Gavin Millar KC represents four of the claimants instructed by McCartan Turkington Breen Solicitors and Edwards and Co Solicitors.
ow.ly/9vc950Xmjam
November 4, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The High Court in Belfast has started hearing six test cases arising out of a massive data breach by the Police Service of Northern Ireland in 2023.
Gavin Millar KC represents four of the claimants instructed by McCartan Turkington Breen Solicitors and Edwards and Co Solicitors.
ow.ly/9vc950Xmjam
Gavin Millar KC represents four of the claimants instructed by McCartan Turkington Breen Solicitors and Edwards and Co Solicitors.
ow.ly/9vc950Xmjam
Our Media Law Conference closes with Lorna Skinner KC, Prof Suzanne Rab, Ben Silverstone and Zoe McCallum discussing "A Look To The Future: What to watch out for over the next 12 months".
Many thanks to all our clients who attended.
#MediaLaw #MatrixConference
Many thanks to all our clients who attended.
#MediaLaw #MatrixConference
November 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Our Media Law Conference closes with Lorna Skinner KC, Prof Suzanne Rab, Ben Silverstone and Zoe McCallum discussing "A Look To The Future: What to watch out for over the next 12 months".
Many thanks to all our clients who attended.
#MediaLaw #MatrixConference
Many thanks to all our clients who attended.
#MediaLaw #MatrixConference
In the penultimate session of our Media Law Conference, Antony White KC, Clare Wisson and Mariyam Kamil conduct a Litigation Update with an analysis of some key recent media cases.
#MediaLaw #MediaConference
#MediaLaw #MediaConference
November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
In the penultimate session of our Media Law Conference, Antony White KC, Clare Wisson and Mariyam Kamil conduct a Litigation Update with an analysis of some key recent media cases.
#MediaLaw #MediaConference
#MediaLaw #MediaConference
The Matrix Media Law Conference continues with Sara Mansoori KC, Ian Helme and Lucinda Cunningham exploring "Group Litigation: The Current Position for Privacy and Data claims and implications for Damages".
#MediaLaw #MatrixConference #GroupLitigation
#MediaLaw #MatrixConference #GroupLitigation
November 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The Matrix Media Law Conference continues with Sara Mansoori KC, Ian Helme and Lucinda Cunningham exploring "Group Litigation: The Current Position for Privacy and Data claims and implications for Damages".
#MediaLaw #MatrixConference #GroupLitigation
#MediaLaw #MatrixConference #GroupLitigation
At our Media Law Conference, Catrin Evans KC, Aidan Wills and Kirsten Sjøvoll discuss "(Restrictions on) Open Justice: Developments & practical tips".
#MediaLaw #MatrixConference
#MediaLaw #MatrixConference
November 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
At our Media Law Conference, Catrin Evans KC, Aidan Wills and Kirsten Sjøvoll discuss "(Restrictions on) Open Justice: Developments & practical tips".
#MediaLaw #MatrixConference
#MediaLaw #MatrixConference
Many thanks to all our clients who have joined our Media Law Conference this afternoon.
Our first session sees Hugh Tomlinson KC, Guy Vassall-Adams KC, Robbie Stern and Hayley Webster discuss "Online Claims – An Overview".
#MediaLaw #MatrixConference
Our first session sees Hugh Tomlinson KC, Guy Vassall-Adams KC, Robbie Stern and Hayley Webster discuss "Online Claims – An Overview".
#MediaLaw #MatrixConference
November 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Many thanks to all our clients who have joined our Media Law Conference this afternoon.
Our first session sees Hugh Tomlinson KC, Guy Vassall-Adams KC, Robbie Stern and Hayley Webster discuss "Online Claims – An Overview".
#MediaLaw #MatrixConference
Our first session sees Hugh Tomlinson KC, Guy Vassall-Adams KC, Robbie Stern and Hayley Webster discuss "Online Claims – An Overview".
#MediaLaw #MatrixConference
A ruling has been delivered concerning obligations of the UK’s security services regarding intelligence sharing with foreign states where there is a risk of detainee torture.
Edward Craven KC, Florence Iveson, Hugh Southey KC & Robbie Stern were involved.
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Edward Craven KC, Florence Iveson, Hugh Southey KC & Robbie Stern were involved.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A ruling has been delivered concerning obligations of the UK’s security services regarding intelligence sharing with foreign states where there is a risk of detainee torture.
Edward Craven KC, Florence Iveson, Hugh Southey KC & Robbie Stern were involved.
ow.ly/yw7x50Xl4w4
Edward Craven KC, Florence Iveson, Hugh Southey KC & Robbie Stern were involved.
ow.ly/yw7x50Xl4w4
Matrix is delighted to announce that the e-book version of Online Publications Claims, A Practical Guide, 2nd Edition is now available for purchase.
Edited by Hugh Tomlinson KC and Guy Vassall-Adams KC, the e-book is available here: www.matrixlaw.co.uk/online-publi...
Edited by Hugh Tomlinson KC and Guy Vassall-Adams KC, the e-book is available here: www.matrixlaw.co.uk/online-publi...
October 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Matrix is delighted to announce that the e-book version of Online Publications Claims, A Practical Guide, 2nd Edition is now available for purchase.
Edited by Hugh Tomlinson KC and Guy Vassall-Adams KC, the e-book is available here: www.matrixlaw.co.uk/online-publi...
Edited by Hugh Tomlinson KC and Guy Vassall-Adams KC, the e-book is available here: www.matrixlaw.co.uk/online-publi...
On 28 October 2025 Prof. Philip Leach spoke at a roundtable in Moldova. The talk explored the re-opening of proceedings at the domestic level following a judgment of the European Court of Human Rights.
More here: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/prof-ph...
More here: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/prof-ph...
October 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
On 28 October 2025 Prof. Philip Leach spoke at a roundtable in Moldova. The talk explored the re-opening of proceedings at the domestic level following a judgment of the European Court of Human Rights.
More here: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/prof-ph...
More here: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/prof-ph...
In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Zoë Leventhal KC explores a 2024 challenge to the lawfulness of the Secretary of State’s strategy for meeting the UK’s net zero target for the sixth carbon budget.
Click here to read the blog: ow.ly/w6QG50XjI72
Click here to read the blog: ow.ly/w6QG50XjI72
October 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Zoë Leventhal KC explores a 2024 challenge to the lawfulness of the Secretary of State’s strategy for meeting the UK’s net zero target for the sixth carbon budget.
Click here to read the blog: ow.ly/w6QG50XjI72
Click here to read the blog: ow.ly/w6QG50XjI72
The Upper Tribunal has clarified jurisdiction of the First-tier Tribunal in cases involving late applications for revision & appeals following “any time” grounds in TR and GD v SSWP [2025] UKUT 332 (AAC). Paul Skinner was involved in the case.
More: ow.ly/JgBf50XjzLa
More: ow.ly/JgBf50XjzLa
October 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The Upper Tribunal has clarified jurisdiction of the First-tier Tribunal in cases involving late applications for revision & appeals following “any time” grounds in TR and GD v SSWP [2025] UKUT 332 (AAC). Paul Skinner was involved in the case.
More: ow.ly/JgBf50XjzLa
More: ow.ly/JgBf50XjzLa
A Letter Before Action has been sent to Shell on behalf of 67 individuals whose family members were killed and/or whose homes were destroyed by Typhoon Odette.
Edward Craven KC, Toby Fisher and Kate Boakes are instructed by Hausfeld.
Read more here: ow.ly/CTiZ50XiUNk
Edward Craven KC, Toby Fisher and Kate Boakes are instructed by Hausfeld.
Read more here: ow.ly/CTiZ50XiUNk
October 28, 2025 at 10:55 AM
A Letter Before Action has been sent to Shell on behalf of 67 individuals whose family members were killed and/or whose homes were destroyed by Typhoon Odette.
Edward Craven KC, Toby Fisher and Kate Boakes are instructed by Hausfeld.
Read more here: ow.ly/CTiZ50XiUNk
Edward Craven KC, Toby Fisher and Kate Boakes are instructed by Hausfeld.
Read more here: ow.ly/CTiZ50XiUNk
In the latest episode of A Common Concern: The Climate Justice Podcast, Kate Cook speaks to Dr. Patrick Toussaint of African Futures Lab about the international legal response to climate related loss and damage.
Listen here: ow.ly/AwpR50XiU07
Listen here: ow.ly/AwpR50XiU07
October 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
In the latest episode of A Common Concern: The Climate Justice Podcast, Kate Cook speaks to Dr. Patrick Toussaint of African Futures Lab about the international legal response to climate related loss and damage.
Listen here: ow.ly/AwpR50XiU07
Listen here: ow.ly/AwpR50XiU07
Zoe Leventhal KC and Florence Iveson are chairing a 1-hr lunch time webinar at 12:30pm on Friday 7 November:
‘Rights of Rivers: How Councils can take action to support this approach’
Click here to register: lnkd.in/e2gwxNqy
‘Rights of Rivers: How Councils can take action to support this approach’
Click here to register: lnkd.in/e2gwxNqy
October 27, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Zoe Leventhal KC and Florence Iveson are chairing a 1-hr lunch time webinar at 12:30pm on Friday 7 November:
‘Rights of Rivers: How Councils can take action to support this approach’
Click here to register: lnkd.in/e2gwxNqy
‘Rights of Rivers: How Councils can take action to support this approach’
Click here to register: lnkd.in/e2gwxNqy
The International Court of Justice has handed down a landmark Advisory Opinion on Israel’s obligations regarding the supply of aid and services to the occupied Palestinian Territory.
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC acted as legal counsel for the State of Palestine.
Read more here: ow.ly/hV0m50XhHl7
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC acted as legal counsel for the State of Palestine.
Read more here: ow.ly/hV0m50XhHl7
October 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The International Court of Justice has handed down a landmark Advisory Opinion on Israel’s obligations regarding the supply of aid and services to the occupied Palestinian Territory.
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC acted as legal counsel for the State of Palestine.
Read more here: ow.ly/hV0m50XhHl7
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC acted as legal counsel for the State of Palestine.
Read more here: ow.ly/hV0m50XhHl7
The High Court has dismissed judicial review claims concerning the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.
Sarah Hannett KC and Katy Sheridan acted for the Speaker of the House of Commons, instructed by Office of Speaker’s Counsel.
Read more here: ow.ly/qB9x50XhzXF
Sarah Hannett KC and Katy Sheridan acted for the Speaker of the House of Commons, instructed by Office of Speaker’s Counsel.
Read more here: ow.ly/qB9x50XhzXF
October 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The High Court has dismissed judicial review claims concerning the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.
Sarah Hannett KC and Katy Sheridan acted for the Speaker of the House of Commons, instructed by Office of Speaker’s Counsel.
Read more here: ow.ly/qB9x50XhzXF
Sarah Hannett KC and Katy Sheridan acted for the Speaker of the House of Commons, instructed by Office of Speaker’s Counsel.
Read more here: ow.ly/qB9x50XhzXF
The Howard League for Penal Reform brought a judicial review arguing that the Removal from Association policy in place at Oakhill Secure Training Centre was unlawful.
Ayesha Christie acted for The Howard League for Penal Reform.
Read more here: ow.ly/h19v50XgLyr
Ayesha Christie acted for The Howard League for Penal Reform.
Read more here: ow.ly/h19v50XgLyr
October 23, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The Howard League for Penal Reform brought a judicial review arguing that the Removal from Association policy in place at Oakhill Secure Training Centre was unlawful.
Ayesha Christie acted for The Howard League for Penal Reform.
Read more here: ow.ly/h19v50XgLyr
Ayesha Christie acted for The Howard League for Penal Reform.
Read more here: ow.ly/h19v50XgLyr
In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy Podcast, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC share an exclusive interview with the Professor Kerry Brown, author of the leaked Defence's Expert Report, to explore what may have led to the Chinese Spying case’s collapse.
Listen here: ow.ly/aHJ650XggnR
Listen here: ow.ly/aHJ650XggnR
October 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy Podcast, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC share an exclusive interview with the Professor Kerry Brown, author of the leaked Defence's Expert Report, to explore what may have led to the Chinese Spying case’s collapse.
Listen here: ow.ly/aHJ650XggnR
Listen here: ow.ly/aHJ650XggnR