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Matrix Chambers

Employment

UK Bar Guide 2026 : London (Bar)


Matrix Chambers

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Employment - London (Bar)

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Matrix Chambers' employment law practice is considered an excellent choice for everything from tribunal cases to Supreme Court appeals, covering high-profile equal pay, discrimination and whistle-blowing claims. A number of barristers at the set also have experience in restrictive covenant cases. Members are regularly instructed by individuals and employers across a range of sectors, including the public sector and financial services. Recent highlights have seen the barristers act in notable employment cases such as Macken v BNP Paribas. An instructing solicitor states that Matrix "has enormous bench strength in terms of talented juniors and silks to choose from."

Alison Scanes is the Senior Practice Manager.

Strengths

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  • The clerking team at Matrix is brilliant: Chris Beard and Chris Smith are very good.

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  • Clerks at Matrix Chambers are always willing to find a solution or someone to assist.

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  • The clerks and non-barrister staff are all very helpful and clear.

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  • The clerks at Matrix Chambers are always responsive and available to help. Chris Beard is particularly exceptional at his role.

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  • The clerking at Matrix is particularly good. Alison Scanes is really good.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsJames Laddie
    Star IndividualsJames Laddie

    James Laddie

    James Laddie KC is highly reputed for his discrimination and whistle-blowing work, while also providing expert guidance in appellate cases and litigation in the High Court. Peers and clients profess admiration for his advocacy skills.

    • James Laddie is a powerful advocate and great at cross-examination. He is very strategic.

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    • James Laddie is utterly brilliant and absolutely epic at cross-examination.

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    • The combination of his intellectual prowess and straight-talking, no-nonsense approach makes James Laddie a formidable advocate.

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  • Star IndividualsKaron Monaghan
    Star IndividualsKaron Monaghan

    Karon Monaghan

    Karon Monaghan KC is regarded as the leading barrister for equality issues and discrimination claims. She represents individuals, charities, trade unions and NGOs, appearing at all tiers of the judicial system including the Supreme Court. She has in recent years been instructed in a string of precedent-setting disputes, including those relating to tribunal fees and worker status.

    • Karon Monaghan is amazing.

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    • Karon Monaghan is clear and punchy in her advocacy. She is fearless and absolutely a leader in the field.

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  • Band 2Thomas Kibling
    Band 2Thomas Kibling

    Thomas Kibling

    Thomas Kibling is widely known for his strength in highly sensitive discrimination claims and whistle-blowing cases, while acting for large employers in the professional and financial services sectors. He brings a commercial edge to employment issues with knowledge of injunctive relief applications.

    • Thomas Kibling is a very good barrister who is very experienced, knowledgeable and easy to work with.

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    • Thomas Kibling is highly approachable and good with clients.

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    • Thomas Kibling is simply excellent and part of the team.

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  • Band 4Laura Prince
    Band 4Laura Prince

    Laura Prince

    Laura Prince KC has a far-reaching practice advising employers, employees and governmental bodies on all aspects of employment law, including equal pay and discrimination claims. She is additionally recognised for her proficiency in wrongful dismissal and redundancy matters.

    • Laura Prince is a team player and user-friendly.

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    • Laura Prince always provides sensible but highly sophisticated advice and assistance.

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    • Laura Prince manages difficult situations in measured way that works well.

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  • Band 4Mathew Purchase
    Band 4Mathew Purchase

    Mathew Purchase

    Mathew Purchase KC acts for employees, employers and trade unions across a wide range of employment law issues, representing clients in the High Court, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal. He is well regarded by clients for his work in relation to discrimination and collective labour law, among other matters. He has also served on the Attorney General's A Panel.

    • Mathew Purchase is a calm, thoughtful and strategic adviser. He is creative in his tactical thinking whilst maintaining a keen focus on the desired final outcome.

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  • Band 4Nathan Roberts
    Band 4Nathan Roberts

    Nathan Roberts

    Nathan Roberts is an esteemed junior barrister who is well versed in employment cases in the Employment Appeal Tribunal, the senior courts and the Supreme Court. He is commended for his understanding of discrimination and whistle-blowing cases.

    • Nathan Roberts' oral and written advocacy are both fantastic.

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    • Nathan Roberts is very frank, excellent on his feet, wise beyond his years, and a safe pair of hands for vulnerable and commercial clients.

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    • Nathan makes unwinnable cases winnable.

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  • Band 5Mark Greaves
    Band 5Mark Greaves

    Mark Greaves

    Mark Greaves is a respected barrister who has excellent knowledge across a variety of employment law issues including TUPE and discrimination. He is notable for his expertise in working time matters.

    • Mark Greaves' advocacy is excellent and his ability to adapt to the circumstances is hugely impressive.

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    • Mark Greaves is proactive, insightful, wise and fiercely intelligent.

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    • Mark Greaves has an impressive authority about him coupled with a charm and diplomatic manner than makes him work incredibly well in a team.

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  • Band 6Darryl Hutcheon
    Band 6Darryl Hutcheon

    Darryl Hutcheon

    Darryl Hutcheon is a well-regarded junior whose employment practice covers group litigation, discrimination, human rights, whistle-blowing and privacy issues.

    • Darryl is astute and a safe pair of hands.

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    • Darryl Hutcheon has outstanding knowledge and impressive advocacy skills.

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    • Darryl Hutcheon knows the law very well, is all over the detail, and fights hard for clients.

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  • Band 6Thomas Gillie
    Band 6Thomas Gillie

    Thomas Gillie

    Noted junior barrister Thomas Gillie enjoys an excellent reputation for his knowledge of employment law, and he undertakes highly sensitive investigations in addition to tribunal litigation. He has a particular strength in discrimination cases.

    • Thomas Gillie is excellent in all areas of his advice and work.

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  • New SilksEdward Kemp
    New SilksEdward Kemp

    Edward Kemp

    Edward Kemp KC is commended for his deft handling of commercial employment claims as well as discrimination and whistle-blowing cases. His practice is international in scope, and his domestic practice has seen him in courts of all levels up to the Supreme Court.

    • Edward Kemp is an excellent practitioner who is very user-friendly, with a relaxed and unpretentious style which belies a serious level of expertise in employment law.

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    • Edward Kemp is excellent and a good team player.

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