Members of Matrix Chambers demonstrate strong capabilities in handling a range of competition damages claims, collective proceedings and regulatory mandates. Rhodri Thompson KC and ‘effective advocate’ Nicholas Gibson KC, who took silk in 2026, successfully obtained collective proceedings orders on behalf of class representative Justin Gutmann to pursue related claims alleging abusive pricing against major mobile network operators. Matthew O’Regan and Christopher Brown are instructed as junior counsel in separate abuse of dominance claims against Microsoft; while another prominent junior in the set, Suzanne Rab, is noted for assisting the class representative in obtaining certification of opt-out collective proceedings brought primarily for public sector bodies in Spottiswoode v Airwave Solutions and others. The set was bolstered with the arrival of Carter Chim in March 2025, who brings strong previous experience as a leading competition law junior in Hong Kong.
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- The next generation of competition litigation KCs thinks outside the box, demonstrating great strategic thinking and input. They are really good at claim development.
- Increasingly impactful in competition litigation cases - Chambers is growing this area.
Lawyers
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.
2026 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.
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.
Christopher Brown
His deconstruction of the opponent's case is merciless and highly effective. An absolute pleasure to work with.
Suzanne Rab
Suzanne is a strong strategic thinker who is always accessible to both instructing solicitors and clients. Suzanne is keen to build relationships with the parties she works with and is very easy to work with.
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
