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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 6h

Secretary of State concedes that IROPI Opinions on Portsmouth City Council's Local Plan were unlawful.

Toby Fisher is advising the Council on all habitats issues relating to the Local Plan. He is promoting the wider Plan together with Robert Walton KC.

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 9h

Edward Kemp KC will be speaking at the MENA Employment Summit on Thursday 27 November at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai.

Register here: ow.ly/oyWl50XbEof

Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 11h

On 14 October 2025, Ifeanyi Odogwu appeared at the Undercover Policing Inquiry to deliver the opening for Dr Neville Lawrence OBE.

Ifeanyi Odogwu is instructed by Hodge Jones & Allen, led by Adam Straw KC.

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 14h

In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy Podcast, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC discuss Robert Jenrick’s recent speech to the Conservative Party Conference, the Chinese Spy case and more.

Listen here: ow.ly/Ag2H50Xby7P

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 1d

Rhodri Thompson KC and Prof Suzanne Rab secure landmark certification for the first publicly funded class action for damages in respect of the supply of emergency communications services

They were instructed by Ashurst and White & Case.

Read more here: www.matrixlaw.co.uk/news/opt-out...

Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 1d

High Court dismissed a libel claim relating to a Facebook post, citing the claimant had failed to demonstrate serious harm sufficiently and that the case lacked a viable legal basis.

Lorna Skinner KC & Kirsten Sjøvoll represented the Defendant. Click to read more www.matrixlaw.co.uk/news/tatters...

Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 2d

The last 20 living Israeli hostages were today released from Gaza as part of the first phase of a ceasefire deal brokered by the US administration.

Michelle Butler and Rosalind Comyn were involved in the proceedings.

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 6d

In the latest episode of A Common Concern: The Climate Justice Podcast, Florence Iveson discusses the implications of the International Court of Justice’s much anticipated Advisory Opinion on Climate Change with Kate Cook and Toby Fisher.

Listen here: ow.ly/pX3350X96CT

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 8d

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 · 12d

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.

Read more: ow.ly/PE4w50X6iTy

Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 15d

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 · 16d

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 · 16d

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 · 20d

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 · 21d

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 · 23d

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 · 23d

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 · 26d

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 · 28d

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 · Sep 15

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 · Sep 15

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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