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The High Court has dismissed an application to commit environmental protestor Dale Vincent for contempt of court because he did not fall within the definition of “persons unknown”. Toby Fisher acted for Dale Vincent. Read more here: ow.ly/h5MW50YUS3f

The Matrix Causes Fund supports projects advancing access to justice, equality of opportunity, and a sustainable environment. Apply 1 July - 30 Sept: ow.ly/c2NT50YKs0e Priority is given to organisations based in London or projects supporting vulnerable communities.

Join Sarah Hannett KC and Tom Gillie on 13 May, from 17:30-18:30, for episode 1, part 2 of our Webinar Series: Sex, Politics and Protected Beliefs – balancing competing rights under the Equality Act 2010. Register: ow.ly/k8fq50YPza2

On 12 May 2026, Luis González García will be speaking at the 41st Annual Joint SIA-ICC Institute Symposium. Luis will be speaking on Panel 4 – The Future of Arbitral Hearings: Technology and Procedural Innovation. Click here for more information: ow.ly/ORPM50YT8TV

In the latest episode of @doubjeopardypod, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC are joined by Professor Rebecca Ingber of the Cardozo School of Law to discuss the US State Department's justification of the Iran war. Listen here: link.podtrac.com/pk8eldta

Roisin Swords-Kieley successfully represented the Respondent Mother in an Upper Tribunal Appeal concerning the nature of the First Tier Tribunal’s discretion to consider an out of time disability discrimination claim. Roisin was instructed by IPSEA. More: ow.ly/pP5m50YSuci

James Stansfeld has successfully challenged, through judicial review, the legality of the Secretary of State’s order for extradition of five UK nationals sought by Albania. James was instructed by Sonn MacMillan Walker. Read more here: ow.ly/TYgJ50YSmRx

Prof. Philip Leach has published “Human rights – countering misconceptions” in Counsel Magazine. Philip reports on research from the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights examining how human rights law is represented in public debate and media coverage. ow.ly/qlPB50YRKUY

The University of Sussex’s judicial review against the Office for Students has been upheld. Chris Buttler KC, Katy Sheridan and Jack Boswell were instructed by the University of Sussex, with Mills & Reeve LLP acting as solicitors on the record. Read more: matrixlaw.co.uk/news/universit…

Matrix is delighted to announce that Prof. Laurence Boisson de Chazournes has received the Manley O. Hudson Medal. Laurence has been recognised for her outstanding contributions to scholarship and achievement in international law. Read more here: ow.ly/Uwb450YRGAP

In this episode, Kate Cook is joined by two guest experts both directly involved in securing greater protection of the marine environment from the impacts of climate change, Gareth Cunningham @mcsuk and Dr. Sian Prior @SeasAtRisk. Listen here: ow.ly/4xpe50YQWim

The High Court has ruled that Kent County Council unlawfully relied on asylum support when assessing a young person’s need for accommodation and financial support. Zoë Leventhal KC and Ayesha Christie were instructed by Coram Children’s Legal Centre. ow.ly/nHNy50YQsMh

Refinitiv agreed on Monday to remove profiles of two children that it had included in World-Check on the basis that their grandparents were "Politically Exposed Persons”. Sara Mansoori KC and Ian Helme were instructed by Fieldfisher. Read more here: ow.ly/oxSw50YP4FI

Applications to join Matrix's Extradition team are closing on 30th April 2026. We are recruiting an extradition junior who has been in practice for around 8-15 years, with experience of acting for both requesting states and requested persons. Apply here: ow.ly/InXz50YOCHQ

Join us on 6 May 2026, from 13:00-13:00, for episode 2 of our Lifecycle of Employment Tribunal Litigation webinar series. Anirudh Mathur and Jessica Sutton will examine Strike Out/ Deposit Orders. Register: ow.ly/Yqji50YKlgH

Matrix is delighted to be celebrating the work of Beatrice Forshall, a prominent wildlife artist and the author of The Book of Vanishing Species: Illustrated Lives. Her work will be displayed at Matrix this evening, for more details contact us at 1Marketing@matrixlaw.co.uk.

Matrix is delighted to announce that eleven members have been named in the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List. Read more: ow.ly/n22450YNk8w

On Wednesday 22nd April, the Matrix Environment Team will host A Showcase of Art Inspired by the Environment to mark Earth Day. The evening will include a conversation between Beatrice Forshall and Georgina Beasley. For more details, contact 1Marketing@matrixlaw.co.uk.

Applications to join Matrix's International Law Team are closing on 20th April 2026. We are recruiting up to two senior practitioners with substantial experience and established careers in Public International Law and/or International Criminal Law. Apply: matrixlaw.co.uk/recruitment/va…

Matrix’s Extradition Team are looking to recruit an extradition junior who has been in practice for around 8-15 years, with experience of acting for both requesting states and requested persons. Applications close on 30th April 2026. Apply here: ow.ly/wXIX50YIPRV