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Industrial Relations - All Circuits

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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.

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It is a very solid clerking team.

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Notable Practitioners

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Claire Darwin
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Claire Darwin
3
Band 3

Claire Darwin KC is a silk who is well known for her industrial relations practice. She typically acts for employers, but also represents employees. Darwin has experience of notable trade union disputes. She is also active in the Court of Appeal and Employment Appeal Tribunal.

Darwin is a very vigorous and powerful advocate. She is very clear.

Darwin is very knowledgeable in a complex and developing area, particularly on technical aspects.

Claire is a fiercely dedicated barrister. She works tremendously hard and gives 100%.

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Mark Greaves
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Mark Greaves
3
Band 3

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.

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

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

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

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Claire Darwin KC
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Claire Darwin KC
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Mark Greaves
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Mark Greaves
3
Band 3
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