‘A chambers of consistently high calibre’, Matrix Chambers fields experience in criminal matters at all levels, and is exposed to highly consequential protest law trials, alongside novel and complex murders, injuries and sexual offence matters. Clare Montgomery KC has represented alleged drug kingpins in Encrochat cases, while . Mark Summers KC’s portfolio of cases include sexual offences, terrorism and espionage cases - he and Helen Law represented a man who entered a guilty plea to an offence under the Official Secrets Act 1911 concerning a plot to assassinate a journalist for the Russian state. Danielle Manson is praised for ‘ability to engage with the client in a way that she understands and communicate complex legal issues to her ’, and plays a pivotal role in the set for serious youth offences. The set has a track record of cases involving offences in the context of political activity, with Danny Friedman KC one of several members representing appellants against sentence in Hallam & Others v R, a Court of Appeal case concerning various politically motivated offences in connection with Just Stop Oil - Friedman KC represented appellants who were convicted of a conspiracy to block the M25, while Rosalind Comyn represented a woman who threw soup on Vincent van Gough's Sunflowers.
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Testimonials
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- 'Matrix is an incredibly experienced set for constitutional, public and international law. They manage to combine intellectual heft and sector-based knowledge with approachable and communicative barristers. '
- 'A chambers of consistently high calibre, known for the excellence of its advocates and the strength of its legal expertise across the board. It maintains a reputation for professionalism, intellectual rigour, and a collaborative approach, all of which are clearly reflected in the barristers it produces. The clerking team is responsive and efficient, making the overall experience of instructing from this set seamless and consistently impressive.'
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.
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.
Joanna Buckley
‘Smart, commercial, responsive, easy to work with.'
Helen Law
'Helen is a star performer on all levels, she is very dedicated to her clients and cases, her written work is excellent, and her down to earth approach is a winner with clients and juries.'
Danielle Manson
‘Danielle’s client care is outstanding, her advocacy is clear and focused. She is excellent at building trust and rapport with young and vulnerable defendants.’
Rosalind Comyn
Vedrana Pehar
‘Vedrana is an exceptional barrister. She is hugely talented. She is a charming advocate who takes total command of the court room.’
James Robottom
‘Jim is always ready to rise to the challenge of complex cases.’
Robbie Stern
‘Robbie is an excellent barrister. He is super smart and completely abreast of all the issues in every case.’
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.
