Department profile
Matrix Chambers

Industrial Relations

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Matrix Chambers

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Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Matrix Chambers is noted for its "consistently high-quality advocates," who are capable of representing employers and employees on a range of issues. These include trade union disputes, detriment and dismissal claims and collective bargaining. Its members are active in various tribunals and courts, such as the Employment Tribunal, Court of Appeal and other higher courts. Barristers of the set have recently been involved in high-profile industrial relations matters, such as Ms K Element and others v Tesco Stores Limited.

Rachel Holmes is the chief executive.

Strengths

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  • There are quick response times to emails.

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  • It is a very solid clerking team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Mark Greaves
    Band 3Mark Greaves

    Mark Greaves

    Mark Greaves is a talented junior with a track record of acting in impressive industrial relations matters. In particular, he is well versed in trade union detriment and dismissal claims and equal pay claims, and often appears in the Employment Tribunal, Court of Appeal and higher courts.

    • Mark Greaves was robust, flexible, good in court and did a very good job for his client in difficult circumstances.

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    • Greaves is highly intelligent and articulate. He consistently delivers detailed and insightful advice, even under the most demanding time constraints.

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    • Mark provides consistently high-quality advice and drafting. He is a pleasure to work with, being responsive, calm and clear.

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    • Mark is an impressive junior and got up to speed quickly with a very complicated case.

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