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The Cranston Report has concluded that the deaths of those who drowned while attempting to cross the English Channel in November 2021 were avoidable. Phillippa Kaufmann KC,
@jimrobottom.bsky.social, Zoe McCallum & Rosalind Comyn were involved in the inquiry.
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@jimrobottom.bsky.social, Zoe McCallum & Rosalind Comyn were involved in the inquiry.
More: ow.ly/Ftt250Ya7Hu
February 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
The Cranston Report has concluded that the deaths of those who drowned while attempting to cross the English Channel in November 2021 were avoidable. Phillippa Kaufmann KC,
@jimrobottom.bsky.social, Zoe McCallum & Rosalind Comyn were involved in the inquiry.
More: ow.ly/Ftt250Ya7Hu
@jimrobottom.bsky.social, Zoe McCallum & Rosalind Comyn were involved in the inquiry.
More: ow.ly/Ftt250Ya7Hu
In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy Podcast, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC are joined by Gavin Millar KC to discuss the future of anti-SLAPP laws in the UK.
Listen here: ow.ly/c4HT50Y8JRN
Listen here: ow.ly/c4HT50Y8JRN
February 4, 2026 at 1:41 PM
In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy Podcast, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC are joined by Gavin Millar KC to discuss the future of anti-SLAPP laws in the UK.
Listen here: ow.ly/c4HT50Y8JRN
Listen here: ow.ly/c4HT50Y8JRN
In the latest episode of the ESG Global podcast, James Robottom speaks with James Bolton‑Jones from @spotlightcorruption.org about the corruption risks emerging in the global transition to net zero.
Listen here: matrixlaw.co.uk/resource/esg...
Listen here: matrixlaw.co.uk/resource/esg...
February 4, 2026 at 11:20 AM
In the latest episode of the ESG Global podcast, James Robottom speaks with James Bolton‑Jones from @spotlightcorruption.org about the corruption risks emerging in the global transition to net zero.
Listen here: matrixlaw.co.uk/resource/esg...
Listen here: matrixlaw.co.uk/resource/esg...
Edward Kemp KC will be speaking at UCL on the Institute of Brand and Innovation Law’s Privacy, Data and Surveillance course, taking place from 16-17 February.
The session is entitled “Non-Disclosure Agreements: Their Use & Abuse”.
More details here: ow.ly/Sznj50Y7qQh
The session is entitled “Non-Disclosure Agreements: Their Use & Abuse”.
More details here: ow.ly/Sznj50Y7qQh
February 2, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Edward Kemp KC will be speaking at UCL on the Institute of Brand and Innovation Law’s Privacy, Data and Surveillance course, taking place from 16-17 February.
The session is entitled “Non-Disclosure Agreements: Their Use & Abuse”.
More details here: ow.ly/Sznj50Y7qQh
The session is entitled “Non-Disclosure Agreements: Their Use & Abuse”.
More details here: ow.ly/Sznj50Y7qQh
Applications for our Practice Team vacancies close on Monday 2 February 2026.
Matrix is seeking two Practice Managers and an Assistant Practice Manager.
Further details and application information can be found here: ow.ly/gFRi50Y5hVx
Matrix is seeking two Practice Managers and an Assistant Practice Manager.
Further details and application information can be found here: ow.ly/gFRi50Y5hVx
January 29, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Applications for our Practice Team vacancies close on Monday 2 February 2026.
Matrix is seeking two Practice Managers and an Assistant Practice Manager.
Further details and application information can be found here: ow.ly/gFRi50Y5hVx
Matrix is seeking two Practice Managers and an Assistant Practice Manager.
Further details and application information can be found here: ow.ly/gFRi50Y5hVx
In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Hayley Webster discusses For Women Scotland Ltd v. The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16.
Read more here: ow.ly/39p550Y4IKJ
Read more here: ow.ly/39p550Y4IKJ
January 28, 2026 at 4:42 PM
In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Hayley Webster discusses For Women Scotland Ltd v. The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16.
Read more here: ow.ly/39p550Y4IKJ
Read more here: ow.ly/39p550Y4IKJ
The SEN conference is returning for another year on Tuesday 3 March 2026.
Early bird tickets are available until 31st January here: ow.ly/ym1Z50Y4otV
Early bird tickets are available until 31st January here: ow.ly/ym1Z50Y4otV
January 27, 2026 at 4:32 PM
The SEN conference is returning for another year on Tuesday 3 March 2026.
Early bird tickets are available until 31st January here: ow.ly/ym1Z50Y4otV
Early bird tickets are available until 31st January here: ow.ly/ym1Z50Y4otV
Summary judgment has been granted to Ghanem Al-Masarir in his claim against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mr Al-Masarir was represented by Ben Silverstone, instructed by Leigh Day.
Read more: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/summary...
Mr Al-Masarir was represented by Ben Silverstone, instructed by Leigh Day.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Summary judgment has been granted to Ghanem Al-Masarir in his claim against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mr Al-Masarir was represented by Ben Silverstone, instructed by Leigh Day.
Read more: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/summary...
Mr Al-Masarir was represented by Ben Silverstone, instructed by Leigh Day.
Read more: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/summary...
Matrix is delighted to announce that Nicholas Gibson and Helen Law have both been recommended to be appointed King’s Counsel and that Prof. James Hathaway has been appointed an Honorary KC. Read more here: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/matrix-...
January 23, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Matrix is delighted to announce that Nicholas Gibson and Helen Law have both been recommended to be appointed King’s Counsel and that Prof. James Hathaway has been appointed an Honorary KC. Read more here: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/matrix-...
The High Court has ordered that the UAE pay £262,000 (including damages assessed at £234,000) to a claimant who was held in domestic servitude in London by one of its diplomats. COL was represented by James Robottom, instructed by Deighton Pierce Glynn.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:05 PM
The High Court has ordered that the UAE pay £262,000 (including damages assessed at £234,000) to a claimant who was held in domestic servitude in London by one of its diplomats. COL was represented by James Robottom, instructed by Deighton Pierce Glynn.
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Judgment has been handed down in a test case which significantly strengthens the rights of children with special educational needs and their parents. Tom Gillie and Roisin Swords-Kieley represented the parents in the Court of Appeal.
Read more here: ow.ly/7pCW50Y1GLj
Read more here: ow.ly/7pCW50Y1GLj
January 23, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Judgment has been handed down in a test case which significantly strengthens the rights of children with special educational needs and their parents. Tom Gillie and Roisin Swords-Kieley represented the parents in the Court of Appeal.
Read more here: ow.ly/7pCW50Y1GLj
Read more here: ow.ly/7pCW50Y1GLj
The High Court has given judgment on Wales & West Utilities’ JR challenge to the CMA’s RIIO-2 Decision.
Rhodri Thompson KC, Zoe Leventhal KC, Florence Iveson, Christopher Brown, Sarah Hannett KC & Katy Sheridan were involved.
Read more: ow.ly/aI5M50Y16J7
Rhodri Thompson KC, Zoe Leventhal KC, Florence Iveson, Christopher Brown, Sarah Hannett KC & Katy Sheridan were involved.
Read more: ow.ly/aI5M50Y16J7
January 22, 2026 at 12:31 PM
The High Court has given judgment on Wales & West Utilities’ JR challenge to the CMA’s RIIO-2 Decision.
Rhodri Thompson KC, Zoe Leventhal KC, Florence Iveson, Christopher Brown, Sarah Hannett KC & Katy Sheridan were involved.
Read more: ow.ly/aI5M50Y16J7
Rhodri Thompson KC, Zoe Leventhal KC, Florence Iveson, Christopher Brown, Sarah Hannett KC & Katy Sheridan were involved.
Read more: ow.ly/aI5M50Y16J7
Danny Friedman KC appears in NBC News’s ongoing investigation into potential war crimes committed by the Israeli armed forces in Gaza.
Read more here: ow.ly/POBJ50Y0LwL
Read more here: ow.ly/POBJ50Y0LwL
January 21, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Danny Friedman KC appears in NBC News’s ongoing investigation into potential war crimes committed by the Israeli armed forces in Gaza.
Read more here: ow.ly/POBJ50Y0LwL
Read more here: ow.ly/POBJ50Y0LwL
The EAT has handed down an important judgment on contract workers in Alpha Anne & Ors v Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust [2026] EAT 15.
Claire Darwin KC acted for the Respondent instructed by DAC Beachcroft LLP.
Read more: ow.ly/ofHP50Y0A1J
Claire Darwin KC acted for the Respondent instructed by DAC Beachcroft LLP.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:44 PM
The EAT has handed down an important judgment on contract workers in Alpha Anne & Ors v Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust [2026] EAT 15.
Claire Darwin KC acted for the Respondent instructed by DAC Beachcroft LLP.
Read more: ow.ly/ofHP50Y0A1J
Claire Darwin KC acted for the Respondent instructed by DAC Beachcroft LLP.
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Sarah Hannett KC, Katy Sheridan and Christopher Brown are instructed in cases listed in The Lawyer's top 10 appeals to be heard in 2026.
Read more here: ow.ly/RYWK50Y0yPW
Read more here: ow.ly/RYWK50Y0yPW
January 21, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Sarah Hannett KC, Katy Sheridan and Christopher Brown are instructed in cases listed in The Lawyer's top 10 appeals to be heard in 2026.
Read more here: ow.ly/RYWK50Y0yPW
Read more here: ow.ly/RYWK50Y0yPW
In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Nathan Roberts examines R (Steinfeld and Keidan) v Secretary of State for the International Development [2018] UKSC 32.
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/fBvF50Y0xQs
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/fBvF50Y0xQs
January 21, 2026 at 10:57 AM
In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Nathan Roberts examines R (Steinfeld and Keidan) v Secretary of State for the International Development [2018] UKSC 32.
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/fBvF50Y0xQs
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/fBvF50Y0xQs
Matrix is now recruiting for several roles within our practice teams. Applications are now open for two Practice Managers and an Assistant Practice Manager. Further details and application information can be found here:https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/recruitment/vacancies/
January 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Matrix is now recruiting for several roles within our practice teams. Applications are now open for two Practice Managers and an Assistant Practice Manager. Further details and application information can be found here:https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/recruitment/vacancies/
Prof. Takis Tridimas and Trevor Hartley have published the ninth edition of "The Foundations of European Union Law".
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Click here to read more: ow.ly/lXUn50XZBbG
January 19, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Prof. Takis Tridimas and Trevor Hartley have published the ninth edition of "The Foundations of European Union Law".
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Click here to read more: ow.ly/lXUn50XZBbG
LawInSport have published the article “Different Roads, Different Destinations: Why the Table Tennis Russia Ban Failed Where FIFA and UEFA Succeeded” by Prof. Suzanne Rab.
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Read more here: ow.ly/fjUb50XY0qZ
January 16, 2026 at 3:13 PM
LawInSport have published the article “Different Roads, Different Destinations: Why the Table Tennis Russia Ban Failed Where FIFA and UEFA Succeeded” by Prof. Suzanne Rab.
Read more here: ow.ly/fjUb50XY0qZ
Read more here: ow.ly/fjUb50XY0qZ
The first hearing in the Manston Inquiry was heard yesterday.
Jesse Nicholls acts for two groups of 75 and 20 victims within the Inquiry, instructed by Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd. and Deighton Pierce Glynn Ltd.
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Jesse Nicholls acts for two groups of 75 and 20 victims within the Inquiry, instructed by Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd. and Deighton Pierce Glynn Ltd.
Read more: ow.ly/5Jya50XXPyK
January 16, 2026 at 9:37 AM
The first hearing in the Manston Inquiry was heard yesterday.
Jesse Nicholls acts for two groups of 75 and 20 victims within the Inquiry, instructed by Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd. and Deighton Pierce Glynn Ltd.
Read more: ow.ly/5Jya50XXPyK
Jesse Nicholls acts for two groups of 75 and 20 victims within the Inquiry, instructed by Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd. and Deighton Pierce Glynn Ltd.
Read more: ow.ly/5Jya50XXPyK
The High Court has dismissed judicial review challenges by Mastercard, Visa & Revolut, confirming the power of the PSR to impose price caps on cross-border interchange fees. Jessica Simor KC, Nicholas Gibson and Suzanne Rab were instructed by Bevan Brittan LLP.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:59 PM
The High Court has dismissed judicial review challenges by Mastercard, Visa & Revolut, confirming the power of the PSR to impose price caps on cross-border interchange fees. Jessica Simor KC, Nicholas Gibson and Suzanne Rab were instructed by Bevan Brittan LLP.
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The SEN Law Conference is taking place on Tuesday 3 March 2026.
Speakers include: David Wolfe KC, Helen Hayes (Chair of the House of Commons Education Committee) and Catriona Moore (IPSEA).
Early bird tickets are available until 31 January: ow.ly/hCSM50XX7ZP
Speakers include: David Wolfe KC, Helen Hayes (Chair of the House of Commons Education Committee) and Catriona Moore (IPSEA).
Early bird tickets are available until 31 January: ow.ly/hCSM50XX7ZP
January 15, 2026 at 10:27 AM
The SEN Law Conference is taking place on Tuesday 3 March 2026.
Speakers include: David Wolfe KC, Helen Hayes (Chair of the House of Commons Education Committee) and Catriona Moore (IPSEA).
Early bird tickets are available until 31 January: ow.ly/hCSM50XX7ZP
Speakers include: David Wolfe KC, Helen Hayes (Chair of the House of Commons Education Committee) and Catriona Moore (IPSEA).
Early bird tickets are available until 31 January: ow.ly/hCSM50XX7ZP
The Lawyer has announced its list of the top 20 cases listed for hearing in 2026.
James Laddie KC, instructed by Stephenson Harwood LLP, and Jesse Nicholls, instructed by Leigh Day, are involved in two of the cases highlighted.
Read more here: ow.ly/t3nt50XX6Lj
James Laddie KC, instructed by Stephenson Harwood LLP, and Jesse Nicholls, instructed by Leigh Day, are involved in two of the cases highlighted.
Read more here: ow.ly/t3nt50XX6Lj
January 15, 2026 at 9:36 AM
The Lawyer has announced its list of the top 20 cases listed for hearing in 2026.
James Laddie KC, instructed by Stephenson Harwood LLP, and Jesse Nicholls, instructed by Leigh Day, are involved in two of the cases highlighted.
Read more here: ow.ly/t3nt50XX6Lj
James Laddie KC, instructed by Stephenson Harwood LLP, and Jesse Nicholls, instructed by Leigh Day, are involved in two of the cases highlighted.
Read more here: ow.ly/t3nt50XX6Lj
Prof. Jonathan Marks will be speaking at the Penn State University Climate Consortium on 22 January at 16:30 GMT.
Jonathan's talk is titled “Written in Wind and Water? The Evolving Right to a Healthy Environment in Climate Litigation.”
Register: ow.ly/Q9YB50XWJik
Jonathan's talk is titled “Written in Wind and Water? The Evolving Right to a Healthy Environment in Climate Litigation.”
Register: ow.ly/Q9YB50XWJik
January 14, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Prof. Jonathan Marks will be speaking at the Penn State University Climate Consortium on 22 January at 16:30 GMT.
Jonathan's talk is titled “Written in Wind and Water? The Evolving Right to a Healthy Environment in Climate Litigation.”
Register: ow.ly/Q9YB50XWJik
Jonathan's talk is titled “Written in Wind and Water? The Evolving Right to a Healthy Environment in Climate Litigation.”
Register: ow.ly/Q9YB50XWJik
In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Zoe Brereton discusses Ahmed v HM Treasury [2010] UKSC 2 and [2010] UKSC 5.
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/Qhoo50XWHz5
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/Qhoo50XWHz5
January 14, 2026 at 2:26 PM
In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Zoe Brereton discusses Ahmed v HM Treasury [2010] UKSC 2 and [2010] UKSC 5.
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/Qhoo50XWHz5
Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/Qhoo50XWHz5