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Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC was presented with two prestigious awards by Trinity College Dublin on 27 March 2026. Blinne received the the Law Society’s Praeses Elit Award and the Honorary Patronage of the Trinity Philosophical Society. Read more: ow.ly/FmrR50YAERp

Mr Justice Chamberlain convened a hearing to consider whether further steps are required after GLD security staff entered the office of a Special Advocate and seized privileged material. Jesse Nicholls was instructed by Bhatt Murphy. ow.ly/Bg4H50YzPHA

Today Prof. Philip Leach appeared at the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Kavala v. Türkiye (no. 2). Philip acts for human rights defender Osman Kavala alongside Başak Çalı, Deniz Tolga Aytöre, and Ebru Demiralp Bekir. Read more: ow.ly/c8ff50YyJPV

In the latest episode of ESG: Global, "The new Office of Responsible Business Conduct", Jamas Hodivala KC is joined by Sam McCahon, Joint Head of Disputes Team at ORBC. Listen here: ow.ly/HPtp50YxrKj

Matrix is delighted to announce that Alex Bailin KC and Suzanne Rab have been recognised at the Lexology Client Choice Awards. Alex received the Investigations award and Suzanne received the Competition award in the England and Wales barrister category. ow.ly/AKxh50YxJKR

Matrix celebrates the appointment of two new silks and an honorary silk. Nicholas Gibson and Helen Law were sworn in as King’s Counsel, and James Hathaway was sworn in as Honorary King’s Counsel at a ceremony in Westminster Hall on 23 March – Silks’ Day.

The Covid Inquiry has published its Module 3 Report. Members of Matrix acted for several of the non-state core participants: Ifeanyi Odogwu, David Wolfe KC, Jessica Jones, Emma Foubister, Radha Bhatt and Sarah Hannett KC. Read more: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/covid-inq…

The civil claim against Gerry Adams alleging his responsibility for three IRA bombings in 1973 and 1996 has been discontinued by the claimants. Edward Craven KC and Jim Robottom represented Mr Adams, instructed by Howe & Co Solicitors. More: ow.ly/vglA50YwNMv

Matrix’s International Law Team is looking to recruit up to two senior practitioners with substantial experience and established careers in Public International Law and/or International Criminal Law. Applications close on 20th April 2026. Apply here: ow.ly/E0OZ50Ywrqz

An inquest has concluded that Arthur Soames took his own life due to mental health distress exacerbated by gambling. Jesse Nicholls, instructed by Merry Varney and Dan Webster with Helena Hart-Watson of Leigh Day, acted for Arthur’s family. More: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/inquest-f…

Judgment handed down in Digital Isle Limited v Marcos Enterprise Ltd and another [2026] EWHC 642 (KB). Mariyam Kamil acted for the Defendants under the Pro Bono Trial Advocacy Scheme in the Media and Communications List. Read more: ow.ly/efmy50YwgNb

David Lee Rapp and Prime Energy Markets FZCO’s application for interim relief to enforce non‑compete clauses against former employee Mr Roushanbakhti has been refused. Edward Kemp KC was instructed by Pinsent Masons LLP. More: ow.ly/GskC50YvXl0

The Upper Tribunal ruled that the NRPF condition on three Tamil asylum seekers, previously unlawfully detained on Diego Garcia, was unlawful. Chris Buttler KC and Jack Boswell acted for the Applicants, instructed by Duncan Lewis and Leigh Day. Read more: ow.ly/20lY50YvWOS

A critical conclusion has been returned concerning the death of Clare Dupree, who died on Boxing Day 2022, following a fire in her prison cell. Nick Armstrong KC led Robbie Stern for the family, instructed by Deighton Pierce Glynn. Read more: ow.ly/qOHG50YvTn9

In the latest episode of ESG: Global, Jamas Hodivala KC discusses with Sam McCahon (ORBC), the UK National Contact Point's re-branding, concerns about its independence, its new links with UK Export Finance and more. Listen here: ow.ly/ei8T50YvSQG

Matrix is proud to sponsor The London Conference on International Law on 1-2 October 2026 at the QEII Centre in Westminster. Early bird registration is available until Friday 3 April. Register today: ow.ly/Fpk950Yv8JK #LCIL2026 #InternationalLaw

The High Court has quashed a search warrant obtained during an FCA‑led investigation into a barrister, but refused to order that search materials be returned to the Claimant. Clare Montgomery KC and Florence Iveson represented the FCA. Read more: ow.ly/AMGO50YsN4J

Matrix is delighted to announce that Carter Chim has been appointed as the Co-Chairman of the Committee on Competition Law of the Hong Kong Bar Association for the year 2026. Carter will serve in this leadership capacity alongside Catrina Lam SC. More: ow.ly/eWSw50YstSa

In our latest ‘25 for 25’ blog series, Anirudh Mathur examines the significance of Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz & Ors v Switzerland (Grand Chamber) (App. No 53600/20) in relation to alleged climate-related human rights violations . Read more: ow.ly/1XFo50Yst8F

Matrix is delighted to announce that Zoë Leventhal KC has been nominated for Bar Environment & Sustainability Champion at the Legal 500 UK ESG Awards 2026. Click here for the full list of nominees: ow.ly/sPgb50Ysphv