Matrix Chambers is a
barristers' chambers
In law, a barrister's chambers or barristers' chambers are the rooms used by a barrister or a group of barristers. The singular refers to the use by a sole practitioner whereas the plural refers to a group of barristers who, while acting as sol ...
in
Gray's Inn London, Brussels, and Geneva. Founded in April 2000 by 22 barristers from 7 different chambers, it now has over 90 independent and specialist lawyers who work throughout the UK and internationally. Matrix focuses on
criminal law
Criminal law is the body of law that relates to crime. It prescribes conduct perceived as threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to the property, health, safety, and moral welfare of people inclusive of one's self. Most criminal law i ...
,
constitutional law and
human rights.
History
Matrix was founded shortly before the implementation of the
Human Rights Act in October 2000. ''
The Independent'' reported that the chambers "was being set up with many of the leading and most high-profile barristers in the area of human rights – who had all been headhunted."
Members include:
Lord Brennan
Daniel Joseph Brennan, Baron Brennan, (born 19 March 1942) is a British life peer and barrister.
Early life and background
Brennan was educated at St. Bede's Grammar School, Bradford, and graduated with a Bachelor of Law degree from Manch ...
KC,
Professor Conor Gearty,
Lord Ken Macdonald KC,
Clare Montgomery
Clare Montgomery KC (born 29 April 1958) is a barrister at Matrix Chambers, recorder of the Crown Court and deputy High Court judge. She sits on the Court of Appeal of Jersey.
Early life and education
She studied at Millfield School and Univer ...
KC,
Tim Owen KC,
Philippe Sands KC,
Hugh Tomlinson KC,
Professor Takis Tridimas,
Ben Silverstone,
Helen Mountfield KC, and
Alex Bailin KC.
Practice areas
* Commercial Law
* Competition and EU
* Crime
* Employment Law
* International Arbitration
* Investigations
* Media and Information Law
* Public International Law
* Public Law
References
External links
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Barristers' chambers in the United Kingdom
2000 establishments in the United Kingdom
Law firms based in London