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Last night the GIR “Case of the Year” for 2025 was awarded to the legal teams involved in securing the landmark UK Supreme Court victory for Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo. Tim Owen KC & Tim James-Matthews were instructed by
@hickmanandrose.co.uk.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
In this first episode of Season 2 of the ESG: Global podcast, Jamas Hodivala KC looks back a the 10 year anniversary of Mark Carney’s “Tragedy of the Horizon” speech with pensions expert Professor Iain Clacher.

Listen here: lnkd.in/dP8Pxtn8
November 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
We are seeking a Marketing Manager to implement Matrix’s marketing strategy. This is a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the CEO, the Marketing Manager will work closely with members, staff and clients. Applications close on 28th November.

Apply here: lnkd.in/dGm9HhT
November 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Important Supreme Court judgment handed down concerning law of evidence in relation to sexual offences in Scotland.

Aidan O’Neill KC & Edward Craven KC represented the first appellant.

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November 14, 2025 at 9:40 AM
This Friday, Prof. Suzanne Rab will be speaking at the Westminster Business Forum policy conference: Next steps for the UK subsidy control regime.

Suzanne will be speaking on "Litigation Challenges - domestic and international issues".

Register: www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/S...
November 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM
In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy Podcast, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC discuss Shabana Mahmood’s immigration overhaul and the accidental release of prisoners from Wandsworth prison.

Listen here: lnkd.in/dMFbhKpe
November 13, 2025 at 9:14 AM
In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Jessica Sutton explores the significance of Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis v DSD [2018] UKSC 11, notably for victims of gender based violence.

Read more here: lnkd.in/dY6wjSGN
November 12, 2025 at 9:54 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
November 11, 2025 at 10:34 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
November 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 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
November 5, 2025 at 1:35 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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November 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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
November 5, 2025 at 10:59 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
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 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.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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
November 3, 2025 at 5:37 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
November 3, 2025 at 4:49 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
November 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
At our Media Law Conference, Catrin Evans KC, Aidan Wills and Kirsten Sjøvoll discuss "(Restrictions on) Open Justice: Developments & practical tips".

#MediaLaw #MatrixConference
November 3, 2025 at 3:27 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
November 3, 2025 at 3:06 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.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:32 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...
October 30, 2025 at 3:48 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...
October 29, 2025 at 5:50 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
October 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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.

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October 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM