European Union relations

Matrix Chambers

A ‘go-to set for any issues relating to EU law’, Matrix Chambers’ members have ’unparalleled knowledge’ not only in core areas of competition, economic regulation and data protection, but also EU citizens’ rights and trade issues. Jessica Simor KC appeared opposite Aidan O’Neill KC and Nicholas Gibson in the Supreme Court in Jersey Choice v Her Majesty’s Treasury, a damages claim brought by a Jersey horticultural company for the removal of a VAT relief on the basis it constituted a discriminatory charge under EU law. Takis Tridimas has developed a reputation as ‘an excellent EU law practitioner’, who ’knows the law and relevant intricate practice of the CJEU in perfect detail’.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'Clerks are always friendly and approachable.'
'Simon Gardner is one of the best clerks in the industry. He makes things happen.'
'The clerks are unfailingly helpful and efficient.'
'The clerks are extremely helpful and always engaged.'
'Matrix have strength in depth and a range of specialisms offered.'
'Matrix Chambers is your go to set for any issues relating to EU law. The knowledge of their members is unparalleled.'
'Matrix Chambers is simply brilliant. They have a real strength in depth founded on the fact that everyone has a deep knowledge of EU and human rights law.'
'You are rarely disappointed with the advice we receive from barristers at Matrix.'

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.

Aidan O’Neill KC

‘Phenomenal knowledge of all areas with what must be a photographic memory for law, and indeed outside law so that external issues can be brought to bear in legal arguments. A simply extraordinary talent.'

Rhodri Thompson KC

David Wolfe KC

‘David's practice includes judicial review challenges to planning and environmental cases in which his expert knowledge of EU law (on which most of our UK regulatory scheme is still based) gives him a competitive edge over most of his rivals.'

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.