Community Care
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 1
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(020) 7404 3447Chambers Review
Matrix Chambers is recognised as a leading set for community care and human rights matters. It houses a strong bench of barristers at both senior and junior levels who are experienced in the handling of complex cases at the intersection of community care, immigration, education and prison law, and are regularly involved in the leading cases in the field. Members act for a diverse client base including local authorities, care providers, charities and central government, as well as individual claimants. Recent work includes R (NS) v Secretary of State for the Home Department, a High Court challenge to the adequacy of asylum accommodation.
Elizabeth Bousher is the senior practice manager.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerking team is very supportive and efficient."
"The clerking team is very supportive and efficient."
Notable Practitioners
David Wolfe KC is a noted community care silk who is particularly active in judicial review challenges to decisions made by health bodies and local authorities. These decisions concern such issues as service delivery, care planning, equality and capacity. He acts for a range of clients including individuals, organisations and groups.
"David is incredibly impressive."
A top choice for claimants, Chris Buttler KC is well known for his work for disabled adults, children and mentally ill people. He has a broad range of experience, and is often involved in judicial reviews and civil claims brought under the ECHR.
"Chris is an absolute star in this area."
Sarah Hannett KC has a broad community care practice and is particularly active in cases relating to local authority policy disputes. She is frequently instructed by local authorities and central government.
"Sarah is very approachable, and she has an open mind to innovative challenges. She is happy to really think through complicated situations and come up with solutions. She is efficient and detailed."
Helen Mountfield KC is well known for her work representing claimants in a range of community care matters. She has handled complex and high-profile cases and has experience in the Supreme Court.
"Helen is very able and knowledgeable."
Nicholas Armstrong KC is a preeminent barrister who has a broad public law practice and is particularly experienced in cases with issues of immigration, detention and social welfare.
"He has a relaxed and charming style of advocacy, which is quite persuasive."
Zoe Leventhal KC acts in a wide range of community care cases, and is particularly strong on immigration, healthcare and welfare benefits issues. She is frequently involved in high-profile litigation and she is noted for her work related to the provision of asylum support.
"Zoe is a fantastic advocate. She works very hard and gets the results. She makes the right call every time."