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Zoë Leventhal KC has co-authored an article on the “Rights of Nature” movement in Counsel Magazine. Read more: ow.ly/btOh50Z2FVW

LawInSport have published the article “No Record, No Defence: Secret Ballots and the Limits of Sports Federation Autonomy (CAS 2025/A/11915)” by Prof. Suzanne Rab. Read more: ow.ly/Wnvs50Z2z5H

Matrix is delighted to announce that Jessica Simor KC and Rhodri Thompson KC have been appointed to the Expert Panel of the Independent Football Regulator. Read more: ow.ly/XVaB50Z2bJc

Join us on 3 June 2026, from 13:00-13:30, for episode 4 of our Lifecycle of Employment Tribunal Litigation webinar series. Darryl Hutcheon and Hayley Webster will examine privacy and restrictions on disclosure (Rule 49). Register: ow.ly/t2i050YKlE7

The Matrix Causes Fund supports projects expanding access to justice. Applications open 1 July–30 Sept (midday). Learn more and apply: ow.ly/LIIx50YKtir

Join Karon Monaghan KC and Anirudh Mathur on 27 May 2026 for episode 2, part 1 of our Webinar Series: Sex, Politics and Protected Beliefs – balancing competing rights under the Equality Act 2010. Register: ow.ly/vRMP50YRBXg

Today the High Court has handed down a preliminary issue judgment in the case of R (Rupert Lowe MP) v Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme [2026] EWHC 1163 (Admin). Sarah Hannett KC and Katy Sheridan were instructed by Speaker’s Counsel. More: ow.ly/jqaX50Z06WM

The Court of Appeal has allowed Rajiv Menon KC’s appeal against his referral to the High Court for contempt of court. Adrian Waterman KC and Anthony Hudson KC acted for Rajiv Menon KC, instructed by Hickman & Rose. Read more: ow.ly/EsXM50YYSks

Prof. Philip Leach has written a chapter for ‘Activating Human and Fundamental Rights before the European Courts’, edited by Elise Muir, Sacha Garben and Inge Govaere (Hart Publishing). Read more: ow.ly/QLw250YXE13

Hayley Webster, instructed by Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors, acted for a Defendant in a successful application to strike out a slander claim arising from six statements made by the Defendant during a closed business meeting. Read more: ow.ly/Kvqn50YXv07

Matrix is delighted to have been shortlisted for Chambers of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2026. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on 29th September 2026. View the full shortlist here: ow.ly/aR9q50YWBXZ #LBAAwards2026

Prof. Andrew Clapham was invited to share his insights on Prize Law in the International Review of the Red Cross, published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Read more: ow.ly/KNuJ50YW9Y4

We are delighted to announce that following an application process, Edward Kemp KC has been elected to serve on the Employment Lawyers Association’s International Committee. Read more: ow.ly/F3SV50YWq0I

Join us on 20 May 2026, from 13:00-13:30, for episode 3 of our Lifecycle of Employment Tribunal Litigation webinar series. Edward Kemp KC and Paul Skinner will focus on recognising legal professional privilege and how to avoid losing it. Register: ow.ly/Ko5650YKlpM

In the latest episode of @doubjeopardypod, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC are joined by Zoe McCallum to discuss AI, Hallucinations and the Law. Listen here: ow.ly/tcwO50YVpnA

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