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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 8h

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that the disbarment of Yalchin Imanov violated his rights to freedom of expression and private life.

The applicant was represented byProf. Philip Leach and Ramute Remezaite from the European Human Rights Advocacy Centre.

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 11h

In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy Podcast, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC discuss Reform’s policy agenda, Kemi Badenoch’s ECHR stance, the dropped China spying case, and many other UK law and politics issues.

Listen here: ow.ly/QOkm50X8lkF

Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 11h

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new blog series: 25 years of Matrix public law and human rights cases.

Jack Boswell has written the first installment of the series "The Belmarsh Case: Liberty, Security, and the Rule of Law".
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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 12h

The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal by Google concerning the service of a claim form outside the jurisdiction and refused the claimant's cross appeal on costs.

Catrin Evans KC and Nathan Roberts represented Google, instructed by Pinsent Masons.

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 1d

Between 6 to 8 October 2025 the International Court of Justice
is hearing from parties to landmark advisory opinion on the right to strike.

Michelle Butler, Paul Skinner, Anirudh Mathur & Roisin Swords-Kieley have been instructed by the International Organisation of Employers,

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 5d

We are delighted to announce that James Laddie KC has been shortlisted for Senior Counsel of the Year for the 2025 International Employment Lawyer awards.

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 8d

Claire Darwin KC will chair the session ‘Pay Transparency: A Global Shift in Pay Culture?’ at the 9th Transatlantic Conference hosted by the UK Employment Lawyers’ Association and the
American Bar Association.

Further conference details are available here: ow.ly/r97550X494T

Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 9d

On 7 November, Zoë Leventhal KC & Florence Iveson are co-hosting the lunchtime webinar ‘Rights of Rivers: How Councils can take action to support this approach’ with
Lewes District Council, Love Our Ouse & the Environmental Law Foundation.

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 9d

We are delighted to welcome Clare Wisson as a new member.

Clare has a diverse and dynamic practice spanning all aspects of media and information law. The directories describe her as a “future star”.

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 13d

Matrix is delighted to have won two awards at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025 dinner.

Immigration Junior of the Year – Eleanor Mitchell
Sport Junior of the Year – Ifeanyi Odogwu

Many thanks to our clients for their support and congratulations to all winners and nominees.

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 14d

Noel Clarke has been ordered to pay the costs incurred by the Guardian in successfully defending his libel claim.

Gavin Millar KC represented The Guardian.

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 16d

Matrix is delighted to announce that we have received two nominations for the 2025 Legal Business Awards.

Aidan O’Neill KC has been nominated for the Barrister of the Year Award and Matrix has been nominated for the Chambers of the Year Award.

Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 16d

The ECtHR has found the Armenian authorities responsible for deaths in 2008 post-election protests.

Prof. Philip Leach acted for the applicants alongside Tigran Yegoryan & EHRAC lawyers Vahe Grigoryan, Jess Gavron and Joanne Sawyer.

Read more here: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/ecthr-r...

Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 19d

Grand Court of the Cayman Islands has declared that two charges levied by the Utility, Regulation and Competition Office are unlawful.

Chris Buttler KC acted for the successful applicant, Infinity Broadband, instructed by Sally Bowler at McGrath Tonner.

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 21d

In this episode of Double Jeopardy, Ken Macdonald KC & Tim Owen KC discuss the Palestine Action protest, Tommy Robinson’s rally, the turmoil generated by the sacking of Angela Rayner & Peter Mandelson and the fallout from the arrest of Graham Linehan.
Listen here: link.podtrac.com/2enezmt8

Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 23d

In memory of Professor Conor Gearty KC (Hons), we invite those who knew him to continue to share their thoughts and tributes.

His memorial page remains open for those who would like to contribute: www.online-tribute.com/ProfessorCon...

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 23d

Christopher Cash was acquitted of allegations that he had provided information to another person which might be, or was intended to be, useful to China.

Tim James-Matthews acted for Mr Cash, instructed by Alastair Lyon at Birnberg Peirce.

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 27d

Court of Appeal signals shift on Ogbonna and use of the personal injury exception in state immunity cases in Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia v Alhayali [2025] EWCA Civ 1162.

Claire Darwin KC represented the Embassy, instructed by RPC.

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 28d

In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy Podcast, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC discuss changes in the Home Office and the implications for immigration, asylum, and criminal justice reform.

Listen here: ow.ly/L5rU50WUqie

Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · Sep 8

Dan Squires KC & Anirudh Mathur have been instructed in a constitutional rights claim brought by Bermudian Supreme Court Justice, Nicole Stoneham.

The claim concerns allegations of misconduct made against Justice Stoneham.

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · Sep 8

Anirudh Mathur, with the New York University Rule of Law Lab, has prepared a report on Georgia’s autocratic takeover.

Anirudh serves as an Expert Legal Advisor to the NYU Rule of Law Lab.

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Southport Inquiry’s hearings recommence today.

Jesse Nicholls represents three adult survivors of the Southport attack at the public inquiry that has been established to examine the heinous attack.

Jesse is instructed by Broudie Jackson Canter.

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · Sep 5

On 27 August, Kate Cook gave a talk about the implications of the recent ICJ Climate Advisory Opinion to senior climate negotiators attending the 2025 European Capacity Building Initiative (ECBI) Oxford Seminar.

Read more here: ow.ly/Uf5n50WRObT

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · Sep 4

Prof. Philip Leach has co-edited a new report from
the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights, which examines how the ECHR is represented in the UK media.

Read more here: ow.ly/YMOf50WR7U8

Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · Sep 4

Matrix is delighted to announce that Dan Squires KC has been re-appointed as a Deputy High Court Judge and has been assigned to the King’s Bench Division.

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