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Protest Law - All Circuits

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Matrix Chambers "consistently lives up to its reputation for exceptional barristers" and is well regarded for its handling of both civil and criminal matters involving protesters. Areas of expertise for the team include challenges to injunctions to prevent occupations, challenges to police powers and the criminal defence of protesters facing prosecution. Matrix's barristers are regularly instructed in high-profile and leading cases, including representing Phoebe Plummer, one of the protesters who threw soup on Van Gogh's Sunflowers.

Paul Venables is senior practice manager.

Strengths

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Matrix are thoroughly helpful across the board.

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Matrix Chambers' clerks are responsive, very friendly and professional.

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Matrix's barristers are supported by a highly efficient clerks room and skilled legal researchers.

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Notable Practitioners

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Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh
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Band 1

Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC has extensive expertise in protest law matters and is routinely involved in high-profile cases. Her broad practice encompasses both civil and criminal matters, and she is regularly instructed in judicial reviews, challenges to injunctions and criminal trials.

Blinne is absolutely excellent and in a different league to most other barristers.

Blinne is an extraordinary force in protest law.

Blinne is a fearless and ambitious advocate with real strategic vision.

Blinne is very persuasive on her feet.

Blinne is top rank for me.

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Tim James-Matthews
1
Band 1

Tim James-Matthews is noted for his expert representation of protesters charged with criminal offences, including those involved in the Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter protests. He has considerable experience appearing before the Magistrates' Court.

Tim is excellent across the factual details of a matter, as well as offering real insight into the broader context in play beyond his year of call.

Tim is a very special and unique lawyer.

Tim is creative and has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law.

Tim is great with junior colleagues, and solicitors love him.

Tim is a top-tier barrister with impeccable advocacy, client care and drafting skills.

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Clare Montgomery
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Band 2

Clare Montgomery KC is widely recognised for her knowledge of criminal, public and fraud law. She is a popular choice for defendants in cases of high legal complexity as well as matters that have caught the public imagination.

Clare's advocacy is direct, forceful and unpretentious.

Clare Montgomery is brilliant and I highly respect her.

Clare is a standout advocate.

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Robbie Stern
U
Up and Coming

Robbie Stern has a growing protest law practice, acting both led and as sole counsel. His practice covers both criminal and civil matters, including High Court injunctions, and has experience in cases right up to the Supreme Court.

Robbie Stern grasps complex cases really quickly and is an exceptional advocate.

He is a calm yet forceful advocate who leaves no stone unturned.

Robbie Stern is an extraordinary talent.

Robbie is incredibly hard-working and very good with the law.

Robbie Stern is enthusiastic with an outstanding ability to edit arguments to ensure they are properly understood.

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Rosalind Comyn
U
Up and Coming

Rosalind Comyn is an up-and-coming junior noted for her involvement in a broad range of civil and criminal protest law matters. She has experience in judicial reviews as well as criminal appeals and contempt of court proceedings, and acts on behalf of protesters.

In protest law, Rosalind is a real intellectual force who knows the law and is able to deploy it incredibly effectively.

Rosalind is confident and clear, and always very much knows what she’s talking about.

Rosalind is very easy and lovely to talk to.

Rosalind is extremely upbeat, responsive and very intelligent.

Rosalind brings skills far beyond her year of call.

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Silks (KC)

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Protest Law
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Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC
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Band 1
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Clare Montgomery KC
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Band 2
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Juniors

All Circuits

Protest Law
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Tim James-Matthews
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Band 1
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Robbie Stern
U
Up and Coming
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Rosalind Comyn
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Up and Coming
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