Raza Husain KC
Raza is one of the most committed and dedicated advocates.’
A ‘first-class set’, Matrix Chambers has extensive expertise in all areas of immigration and asylum law, with particular emphasis on complex and sensitive claims, as well as cases concerning national security issues before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission. Raza Husain KC acted in R (AAA) v SSHD, the judicial review claim challenging the SSHD’s policy of removing asylum seekers to Rwanda. Nick Armstrong KC is a key member for detention cases, and Chris Buttler is sought after for his expertise in cases regarding human trafficking. Samantha Knights KC and Ayesha Christie represented Shamima Begum in the challenge of the deprivation of her British nationality before the SIAC and Court of Appeal, in which Jonathan Glasson KC was instructed by the Government. Hugh Southey KC is also active in this space.
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Testimonials
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- 'Clerks are friendly and helpful.'
- 'Matrix is a very strong set generally for immigration work.'
- 'Friendly and helpful.'
- 'They are all incredibly bright, committed and hard working.'
- 'First class set.'
- 'Excellent set with a lot of good barristers.'
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.
Hugh Southey KC
‘Hugh is a wonderful barrister. Never less than 100% committed to his clients.'
Christopher Buttler KC
‘Chris is excellent at policy cases and cases with wider public importance in general. His drafting is extremely persuasive, as is his oral advocacy.'
Jonathan Glasson KC
'Jonathan is a first-rate barrister. He has outstanding judgement on all legal and practical issues. He is incredibly reliable, hard-working and a joy to work with.'
Samantha Knights KC
2023 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.
Nick Armstrong KC
Fights hard for clients. Very bright and very quick to spot killer points.’
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.
Eleanor Mitchell
Eleanor has a very impressive breadth of knowledge in relation to all immigration-related matters. She is exceptionally clever and super efficient.'
Ayesha Christie
‘Ayesha is incredibly bright and misses nothing. She is fierce, but with complete calmness.'
Zoe McCallum
Whip-smart junior who gives everything to every case she does.’