The proscription of Palestine Action has been ruled unlawful. Raza Husain KC, Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC, Jesse Nicholls, Jessica Jones and Rosalind Comyn were instructed. @birnbergpeirceciv.bsky.social @dpglaw.co.uk @libertyhq.bsky.social. Read more: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/decisio...

Matrix is delighted to be recognised by the Chambers Global Legal Guide 2026. Members have been ranked across four practice areas and we have received two Set rankings. Read more: lnkd.in/epKvCw4y

In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Aidan Wills discusses this consolidated appeal, which arose from four judicial review claims challenging the mandatory disclosure of certain information about spent criminal convictions and reprimands. Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/EOVt50YcOpr

A hearing has been held to consider allegations that GLD staff unlawfully entered the office of a Special Advocate representing the interests of Abu Faraj al‑Lib in his claim against MI5, MI6 and others. Jesse Nicholls is instructed by Bhatt Murphy. ow.ly/uNuz50Ycbke

After Trevern Edwards’ murder conviction, the DPP in St Kitts and Nevis took sought the death penalty. The application was withdrawn and he was sentenced to two life terms. James Robottom, Anirudh Mathur & Jessica Sutton were instructed by The Death Penalty Project. ow.ly/ilKF50Yc8km

Matrix is proud to support the Dream for Trees charity with the planting of 1500 saplings at @royalholloway.bsky.social to create a small urban Miyawaki Forest as part of our 25th anniversary celebrations and our environmental, sustainability and education contributions.

On 7 February 2026, Kate Cook spoke at the New Directions in Environmental Law Conference (NDEL) at Yale Law School. Read more: ow.ly/1ptL50Yc616

Luis González García will be speaking at the International Arbitration Congress in Costa Rica. The event is taking place in San José, Costa Rica from 11-13 February 2026. Further details can be found here: ow.ly/LbKe50Yby7W

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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. ow.ly/BIjw50Y1IpQ

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

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

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

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

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

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

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". 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. 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. 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. ow.ly/T9wr50XXbXz

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

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

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

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

In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy Podcast, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC are joined by Professor Devika Hovell to discuss Venezuela, Greenland and the Donroe Doctrine. Listen here: ow.ly/LFPq50XWz0o

The International Court of Justice has this week begun the merits hearing in The Gambia v Myanmar, an application concerning Myanmar’s responsibility for the Rohingya genocide in 2016-2017. Jessica Jones acts for The Gambia. Click here to read more: www.matrixlaw.co.uk/news/interna...

Jesse Nicholls will be joined by Professor Leslie Thomas KC, Daniel Machover and Helen Stone for Legal Action Group’s Intermediate–Advanced Inquest training on 20 January 2026. Click here for more information: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/legal-acti...

In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Sarah Hannett KC discusses the right to manifest religion and the right to education in relation to R (Begum) v. Governors of Denbigh High School [2006] UKHL 15. Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/HYSh50XSQAq

In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy Podcast, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC are joined by Joshua Rozenberg, to review some key issues in UK law and politics during 2025 and to look forward to likely developments in 2026. Listen here: ow.ly/8zRJ50XSPsJ

Christopher Brown, Prof. Suzanne Rab and Rhodri Thompson KC have written an article commenting on the Supreme Court judgment Evans v Barclays Bank and others [2025] UKSC 48, which was handed down on 18 December 2025. Read more: ow.ly/ZBVl50XNIwg

James Stansfeld and Sophie Lucas @gardencourtlaw.bsky.social represent a Requested Person whose extradition is sought following an alleged hijacking by migrants fleeing Libya. James and Sophie are instructed by Lawrence & Co Solicitors. Read more here: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/malta-s...

Following an Inquest hearing into the death of Robert Gracey, the jury has returned a narrative conclusion heavily criticising the actions of Lincolnshire police officers and the force’s training. Raj Desai was instructed by @bhattmurphy.bsky.social More: ow.ly/QgK150XNzlm

Accidental death verdicts returned at the inquest into the deaths of two suspects who died following a pursuit and collision at sea between a Royal Gibraltar Police Interceptor vessel and a suspect RHIB. Jamas Hodivala KC was instructed by Hassans International. More: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/acciden...

As pressure builds on companies to conduct increased forced labour due diligence on their supply chains, Jamas Hodivala KC explores some of the practical issues that can arise with Kate Larsen, Director at SupplyESChange. Listen here: ow.ly/OeBW50XM8bh

Thousands of police officers are suing the PSNI for the negligent release into the public domain of their personal data. Nearly £120m has been set aside for compensation. Gavin Millar KC is instructed by McCartan Turkington Breen & Edwards and Co. More: ow.ly/mBJt50XLkwJ

The UK Supreme Court today handed down its judgment in Secretary of State for Northern Ireland v Coroner Louisa Fee & Others [2025] UKSC 47. Paul Skinner was instructed as a Special Advocate representing the interests of the Next-of-Kin. More: ow.ly/Xf4E50XKT0a

In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, James Robottom discusses slavery laws in the UK in relation to CN v United Kingdom (2013) 56 EHRR 24. Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/xEmt50XKRVA

The inquests into the deaths of Ruth and Christopher Stone-Houghton concluded on 15 December 2025. Oliver and Abigail Stone-Houghton were represented by James Robottom, instructed by @dpglaw.co.uk. Read more: ow.ly/67Ll50XKOS7

The BIOT Court of Appeal has upheld that Tamil asylum seekers were unlawfully detained on Diego Garcia for three years. Jack Boswell, Chris Buttler KC & Helen Law were instructed by @duncanlewiss.bsky.social, Wilsons, @bindmans.com & @jcwi-uk.bsky.social. More: ow.ly/JGY450XKK2N

In this episode of A Common Concern, Kate Cook is joined by Gita Parihar and by Sean O’Connell. Together, they discuss the meaning, scope and application of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Listen here: ow.ly/XbI450XK8Uv

The European Court of Human Rights held that measures taken against those connected to Aleksey Navalnyy violated multiple articles of the ECHR. Prof. Philip Leach acted for Aleksey Navalnyy, Yuliya Navalnaya, the Anti-Corruption Foundation & others. More: ow.ly/xa5550XKbm2