Tim Owen KC
‘Tim is a great advocate and strategist.’
At Matrix Chambers, Adrian Waterman KC is 'an absolute star, impressive in complex legal arguments and has great tactical judgement', with a solid track record in handling complex money laundering matters, and Jamas Hodivala KC 'combines really impressive technical ability with great client skills and tactical nous'. Turning to the juniors, Vedrana Pehar 'has exceptional specialist experience in the financial crime sector', and Kwaku Awuku-Asabre brings experience in advising on cases involving VAT and cryptocurrency fraud, as well as complex money laundering matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Matrix is a very well-respected set.'
- 'One of the best known chambers at the intersection of white-collar crime and public law with a vibrant mix of prosecution and defence work.'
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.
Richard Whittam KC
Jamas Hodivala KC
Adrian Waterman KC
‘He is an excellent lawyer, diligent and a good strategist.’
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.
Vedrana Pehar
‘A brilliant barrister who possesses skill and charm in equal measure.’
Kwaku Awuku-Asabre
‘Kwaku is incredibly astute, with the capacity to deal with vast amounts of material with clarity and composure.’