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An important judgment has been handed down addressing whether a failure to pay the correct court fee for the issue of a claim form means that the action is not “brought” for limitation purposes.

Aidan Wills was instructed by DWF Law LLP.

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In our latest ‘25 for 25’ blog, Zoe McCallum examines R (Miranda) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWCA Civ 6, a case arising from Edward Snowden’s leak of highly classified US surveillance documents.

Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/6Z1j50Yp4Yq

In the latest episode of ESG: Global, Florence Iveson speaks with Alexander Wijeratna @mightyearth.org.

Together, they discuss the organisation’s groundbreaking legal strategies aimed at confronting the environmental and human rights impacts of industrial agriculture.

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The First‑Tier Tribunal has unanimously upheld the Charity Commission’s finding of misconduct / mismanagement against Vladimir Potanin.

Jamas Hodivala KC and Jonathan Dixey of 5 Essex Chambers acted for the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

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On Wednesday 4 March 2026, Luis González García will be speaking at a Masterclass for UCL Law students titled Tariffs, Multilateralism, and the Law: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?

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The High Court has ordered the suspended quashing of the MMO's 10-year licence to PD Teesport Ltd, which permits dredged material to be dumped at sea. Toby Fisher acted for Dr Gibbon, instructed by Goodenough Ring Solicitors.

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The 2026 Noddy 'No‑nonsense' Guide to SEN Law has been published. Updated with the latest case law, this essential resource—created pro bono by David Wolfe KC and Leon Glenister(Landmark Chambers) with Support SEND Kids—is available in digital, print, and online.
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The High Court found the Public Order Disqualification Policy unlawful and, on 9 February 2026, refused an application for stay. Sarah Hannett KC and Robbie Stern were involved. Read more here: ow.ly/YqQ450Yo25f

Judgment has been handed down in BYL & Anor v Chancellor of the Exchequer and ors [2026] EWCA Civ 170. Sarah Hannett KC and Katy Sheridan acted for the Defendant/Respondent, First Interested Party, and the Intervener, instructed by HMRC.

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The Court of Justice of the EU has given judgment on on Airfreight cartel appeals. Christopher Brown appeared for the Commission in the Singapore Airlines appeal (Case C‑379/22 P), which has been dismissed in its entirety.
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Prof. Suzanne Rab has co authored a briefing with Leonard Hawkes of Flinn Law, in which they examine the recent ruling that the IEEPA does not authorise the President of the United States to impose tariffs.

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In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Tim James-Matthews examines the significance of R (Osborn) v The Parole Board [2013] UKSC 61, particularly in relation to procedural fairness in the prison law context.

Read the full blog post here: ow.ly/uCar50YlLwM

The High Court has refused Mr Rupert Lowe MP an injunction seeking to restrain the ICGS from continuing an investigation into a complaint against him.

Sarah Hannett KC and Katy Sheridan acted for the Defendant, instructed by Speaker’s Counsel.

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Matrix was delighted to co‑host the breakfast seminar “Treating Narrative Infections: What to Do When AI Attacks Your Reputation” with DRD Partnership and Digitalis.

Lorna Skinner KC joined Claire Davidson and James Hann on a panel chaired by Jon McLeod.

In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Ian Helme discusses the use of live automated facial recognition technology in relation to R (Bridges) v South Wales Police [2020] EWCA Civ 1058.

Read the full blog post here: matrixlaw.co.uk/2026/02/18/r...

In the latest episode of ESG: Global, Samantha Knights KC is joined by Mutuso Dhliwayo (@ZELO) and Octavio Ferraz
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social to discuss mining for net zero minerals and its social and environmental impact in Zimbabwe and Brazil.
Listen here: ow.ly/SVzi50Yhutq

The trial in Waddell and another v Bluebell Cars Holding and others began on Monday 16 February.

James Laddie KC acts for the Big Motoring World Group, instructed by Guy Harper of Stephenson Harwood.

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David Wolfe has been named in Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Environment and climate.

Every year, Big Issue compiles a list of 100 organisations and people who are bringing change to their community.

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The proscription of Palestine Action has been ruled unlawful. Raza Husain KC, Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC, Jesse Nicholls, Jessica Jones and Rosalind Comyn were instructed.
@birnbergpeirceciv.bsky.social @dpglaw.co.uk @libertyhq.bsky.social.

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Matrix is delighted to be recognised by the Chambers Global Legal Guide 2026.

Members have been ranked across four practice areas and we have received two Set rankings.

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In the latest blog in our ‘25 for 25’ series, Aidan Wills discusses this consolidated appeal, which arose from four judicial review claims challenging the mandatory disclosure of certain information about spent criminal convictions and reprimands.

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A hearing has been held to consider allegations that GLD staff unlawfully entered the office of a Special Advocate representing the interests of Abu Faraj al‑Lib in his claim against MI5, MI6 and others. Jesse Nicholls is instructed by Bhatt Murphy.

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After Trevern Edwards’ murder conviction, the DPP in St Kitts and Nevis took sought the death penalty. The application was withdrawn and he was sentenced to two life terms. James Robottom, Anirudh Mathur & Jessica Sutton were instructed by
The Death Penalty Project.

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Matrix is proud to support the Dream for Trees charity with the planting of 1500 saplings at @royalholloway.bsky.social
to create a small urban Miyawaki Forest as part of our 25th anniversary celebrations and our environmental, sustainability and education contributions.

On 7 February 2026, Kate Cook spoke at the New Directions in Environmental Law Conference (NDEL) at Yale Law School.

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Luis González García will be speaking at the International Arbitration Congress in Costa Rica.

The event is taking place in San José, Costa Rica from 11-13 February 2026.

Further details can be found here: ow.ly/LbKe50Yby7W

The Cranston Report has concluded that the deaths of those who drowned while attempting to cross the English Channel in November 2021 were avoidable. Phillippa Kaufmann KC,
@jimrobottom.bsky.social, Zoe McCallum & Rosalind Comyn were involved in the inquiry.

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In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy Podcast, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC are joined by Gavin Millar KC to discuss the future of anti-SLAPP laws in the UK.

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In the latest episode of the ESG Global podcast, James Robottom speaks with James Bolton‑Jones from @spotlightcorruption.org about the corruption risks emerging in the global transition to net zero.

Listen here: matrixlaw.co.uk/resource/esg...

Edward Kemp KC will be speaking at UCL on the Institute of Brand and Innovation Law’s Privacy, Data and Surveillance course, taking place from 16-17 February.

The session is entitled “Non-Disclosure Agreements: Their Use & Abuse”.

More details here: ow.ly/Sznj50Y7qQh