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Matrix Chambers

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Environment - London (Bar)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Matrix Chambers offers environmental expertise at the international and domestic level. Members act in proceedings involving government departments and also advise campaign groups and NGOs on environmental challenges. Barristers at the set represent ClientEarth in their follow-on challenge to the judicial review of the defendant's Net Zero Strategy and they are also involved in the challenge regarding the grant of development consent for the Sizewell C nuclear power station. One source notes that the set houses a "well organised and efficient" team that offers "leading industry expertise and a real sense of authority of complex issues of law."

Elizabeth Bousher is the senior practice manager.

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Strengths

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  • The Matrix clerks are quick, friendly and clear.

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  • The clerks at Matrix are all very helpful and responsive.

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  • The clerks are very responsive, adaptable, and always on hand to help.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David Wolfe
    David Wolfe

    David Wolfe

    David Wolfe KC is an experienced silk with wide-ranging environmental expertise who has appeared in numerous cases involving public law decision-making. His representation of claimants is particularly respected and he has recently been involved in matters concerning climate change and pollution.

    • David is an exceptional lawyer who is very intelligent.

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    • David is a real leader in the environmental field. He is imaginative, passionate, intelligent and provides good advice.

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    • David is very clear and laser-focused on the strongest points for his clients to make.

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    • David is a pre-eminent silk in the space and his oral advocacy is incredibly persuasive.

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    • David has an incredible instinct for what is going on in the environmental space and is very good at advising clients on unique circumstances.

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  • Kate Cook
    Kate Cook

    Kate Cook

    Kate Cook is an experienced and authoritative junior barrister with extensive knowledge of public law environmental cases. She often represents clients in international cases involving fishing regulations, and she is sought out for advice on climate change issues.

    • Kate is absolutely brilliant for written advice, and has expertise in international maritime law and international climate law.

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    • Kate is really strong on environmental matters.

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    • Kate is a real specialist in environment law and knows everything about climate cases. She has huge amounts of knowledge and is really impressive to see in action.

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  • Catherine Dobson
    Catherine Dobson

    Catherine Dobson

    Catherine Dobson is a well-regarded junior held in high esteem by solicitors and regularly instructed in high-profile cases. She manages a dynamic environmental practice which includes advising on a range of matters from noise nuisance to the government's Net Zero strategy. She has also accrued impressive expertise pertaining to the water and nuclear sectors.

    • Catherine never fails to impress and is consistently brilliant on environmental work.

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    • Catherine is an exceptional junior on energy and regulatory matters, and a real pleasure to work with.

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    • Catherine is a great lawyer who is very enjoyable to work with and a great team player.

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    • Catherine always provides hugely detailed advice, which always has the client's campaign objectives as the focus.

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  • Kate Boakes
    Kate Boakes

    Kate Boakes

    Kate Boakes regularly acts in large, international group litigation relating to environmental damage. She has notable experience representing claimants against multinational corporations.

    • Kate is exceptionally bright, diligent and methodical. She goes the extra mile to ensure that she gives an excellent service and provides intelligent, creative and strategic advice.

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    • Kate is fantastic and does a lot of great work in the space.

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  • Emma Foubister
    Emma Foubister

    Emma Foubister

    Emma Foubister regularly acts for individuals and environmental organisations in complex high stakes environment litigation mandates. She holds particular expertise in net zero strategy, climate change and pollution.

    • Emma is a fantastic lawyer who is quick, clever and gets everything done.

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    • Emma is very intelligent, provides exceptional advice and is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Emma produces excellent written work and has a really calm and composed manner.

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    • Emma is fantastic on a range of environmental and human issues, quickly getting on top of complex legal arguments and distilling the key points while providing excellent advice.

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  • Jamas Hodivala
    Jamas Hodivala

    Jamas Hodivala

    Jamas Hodivala KC is a talented silk in the field of environmental law. He draws widespread praise for his ability to advise on criminal enforcement actions as well as judicial review proceedings against regulators.

    • Jamas is a very thoughtful barrister who is strong on environmental matters.

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  • Jessica Simor
    Jessica Simor

    Jessica Simor

    Jessica Simor KC is noted for her expertise in environmental and public law. She acts on a range of matters in this field, including high-profile litigation regarding climate change, human rights and the cross-border financing of fossil fuel projects.

    • Jessica is very well regarded in the environment law space and is strong on cases with a human rights aspect.

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  • Toby Fisher
    Toby Fisher

    Toby Fisher

    Toby Fisher is an impressive junior with vast knowledge of an array of environment law matters. He is experienced in both domestic and international law, and has particular expertise in climate change, water, fisheries and wildlife.

    • Toby is a very good and efficient lawyer who is very good on his feet.

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    • Toby has a very deep knowledge of the environment space, and his ability to break down expert evidence and make it understandable is very strong.

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    • Toby is very proactive and confident, and provides insights and connections with relevant external organisations.

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  • Zoë Leventhal
    Zoë Leventhal

    Zoë Leventhal

    Zoë Leventhal KC is a well-regarded silk handling challenging environmental cases. She is regularly involved in matters relating to climate change, human rights and wildlife. She acts for individual claimants, campaigners and regulators, among others.

    • Zoë is a superb advocate who has great strategic sense and is calm and excellent when managing a team.

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    • Zoë has a wonderful way with clients, both on the claimant and defendant side, providing clear advice with an ability to understand and respond to the client's particular needs and perspective.

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    • Zoë is excellent in court and has a really engaging manner.

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  • Edward Craven
    Edward Craven

    Edward Craven

    Edward Craven KC has a prominent environmental practice. He has established an excellent reputation acting for claimants in high-stakes international group actions.

    • Edward is unbelievably outstanding.

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    • Edward thinks creatively and prepares superb drafting.

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    • Edward has a brilliant legal brain and his advocacy is truly exceptional. He is totally brilliant and a complete pleasure to work with.

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