JUNIOR PROFILE

Tim James-Matthews

UK Bar 2026

 Matrix Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Protest Law

All Circuits

Sanctions

All Circuits

Data Protection

London (Bar)

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Protest Law - All Circuits

Band 1
Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

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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Sanctions - All Circuits

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Tim James-Matthews of Matrix Chambers is recognised as a rising star in the field of sanctions. He advises clients on Section 38 SAMLA de-designation applications, sanctions compliance, criminal investigations and freezing orders. He frequently appears unled against senior silks. He is also admitted as a lawyer in New South Wales.

Strengths

Tim's written advocacy is brilliant. He is knowledgeable and has creativity.

Tim James-Matthews is really excellent. He thoroughly deserves to be ranked, and his paperwork is absolutely outstanding.

Tim is really good. He has technical ability and is sharp, strategic and meticulous. He is very personable and drafts brilliant, sharp stuff.

Tim's written work was really impressive and thorough.

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Data Protection - London (Bar)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Tim James-Matthews operates a busy data protection practice in which he represents individuals and large corporations in large data breach claims.

Strengths

Tim is approachable and capable of explaining complex legal matters to a client in a user-friendly way.

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