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Group Litigation - All Circuits

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Matrix Chambers has a strong group litigation practice, particularly in cases pertaining to media, communications and data protection. Members of chambers are regularly instructed in major cases in the group litigation space and the set is noted for "leading expertise" in data breach related group actions in particular. Recent examples of the work carried out by members of the set include the Dieselgate emissions litigation, Various Claimants v British American Tobacco & Imperial Tobacco, a group claim bought by Malawian tobacco farmers against two tobacco companies concerning alleged abuse in their supply chains, and Prismall v Google UK and DeepMind, concerning the alleged misuse of private information.

Alison Scanes is the senior practice manager.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are prompt to respond to queries and easy to deal with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Antony White
    Antony White

    Antony White

    Antony White KC is highly regarded for his handling of a range of complex group litigation, often relating to data privacy. Among other notable achievements, he acted for the successful defendant in the Supreme Court case of Lloyd v Google.

    • He has gravitas and poise.

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    • Antony is very clever, a very incisive intellect and very clear-minded. Clients like the clarity of his advice. He's got the necessary blend of commercial nous and a strong intellect.

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    • He is clearly very authoritative with his knowledge. He is very easy to deal with and he got on great with the clients.

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    • Antony is our go-to counsel for major data privacy litigation

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  • Hugh Tomlinson
    Hugh Tomlinson

    Hugh Tomlinson

    Hugh Tomlinson KC is a distinguished silk who can boast a wealth of experience in challenging group litigation cases. He is known for his extensive work in data and privacy cases, and for his considerable knowledge concerning opt-out representative actions.

    • One of a handful of top silks at the Bar. He's extremely experienced and commanding in court.

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  • Kate Boakes
    Kate Boakes

    Kate Boakes

    Kate Boakes has a strong group litigation practice which has seen her acting in very prominent claims including those with an international footprint. Boakes's cases often involve environmental and human rights issues.

    • Kate is a super strong junior, wise beyond her years, with excellent analytical skills and strategic sense.

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    • She is a rising star, if not already risen; incredibly organised and she is one of the best with finding nuances. A very good lawyer, technical but has judgement that exceeds her level of call.

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    • She is extraordinary and a go-to junior in group litigation.

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  • Ben Silverstone
    Ben Silverstone

    Ben Silverstone

    Ben Silverstone is a well-reputed barrister who acts in a markedly broad range of group action cases. He is often brought into cases concerning data privacy and human rights.

    • Ben is phenomenal. He is a Trojan about the work he can get through and the number of issues he can get through. His advocacy is excellent. Clients love him.

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    • He is great. His drafting is brilliant and he turns things really quickly, skeleton arguments are always completely spot-on.

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  • Joanna Buckley
    Joanna Buckley

    Joanna Buckley

    Joanna Buckley is highly regarded for her role in the Dieselgate emissions litigation with a growing group litigation practice.

    • Joanna was very good at taking charge in various work streams.

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    • Fantastic.

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  • Edward Craven
    Edward Craven

    Edward Craven

    Edward Craven KC is a leading public and human rights law barrister who has a significant group litigation practice. His career highlights in the field include representing Google in Richard Lloyd's landmark claim, and acting for large claimant groups in several African countries, concerning polluting or exploitative activities carried on by businesses.

    • He's the absolute leading person and always our first port of call in these cases.

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    • Edward is genuinely excellent.

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  • Nicholas Gibson
    Nicholas Gibson

    Nicholas Gibson

    Nicholas Gibson specialises in competition collective actions. He currently acts for the class representative in the Trucks damages claim.

    • He is very charismatic and charming, the opposite of stuffy. He is good fun to work with and knows his stuff.

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    • Nicholas is super energetic and very hard-working. You feel like everything is possible when working with him. His drafting is good and he is an excellent advocate.

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    • Nicholas is very thorough and good to work with, has strategic instincts, and good advocacy on technical points.

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