Matrix Chambers

Not to be confused with Matrix Partners.

Matrix Chambers is a barristers' chambers 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, constitutional law and human rights.

Matrix Chambers

Headquarters	Gray's Inn, London
Offices	London, Geneva
No. of lawyers	Over 90 practitioners
Major practice areas	General practice
Date founded	2000 (2000)
Website	www.matrixlaw.co.uk

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."^[1]

Members include: Lord Brennan KC, Professor Conor Gearty, Lord Macdonald of River Glaven KC, Clare Montgomery KC, Tim Owen KC, Philippe Sands KC, Hugh Tomlinson KC, Professor Takis Tridimas, Ben Silverstone, Helen Mountfield KC, and Alex Bailin KC.^[2]

Practice areas

• Commercial Law
• Competition and EU
• Crime
• Employment Law
• International Arbitration
• Investigations
• Media and Information Law
• Public International Law
• Public Law