Competition Law

Benefiting from impressive broader public and EU law practices, Matrix Chambers offers expertise across a wide range of competition matters. Members offer significant experience in follow-on damages claims, including the proposed collective action for damages in the trucks cartel. The barristers are called upon to represent authorities including Ofgem and the CMA in infringement proceedings, appeals and judicial review, and have also been instructed by the European Commission on a number of occasions.

"We interact with Elizabeth Bousher and Sarah Walker in particular, who deal with all the fees and diary management. They are very efficient."

Christopher Brown
Christopher Brown is often instructed in major follow-on damages claims, often acting on the the claimant side of prominent cases. He has further experience defending regulatory authorities in judicial reviews. "He is very handy, very bright, calm and a pleasure to work with. He is also thoughtful and has an incredible attention to detail."

Rhodri Thompson KC
Rhodri Thompson KC has notable experience in collective proceedings orders in cartel damages claims. He also advises on CMA investigations into merger filings and possible cartels, as well as representing clients in appeals against CMA sanctioning decisions. "Rhodri has good grasping points and is pretty unflappable."

Nicholas Gibson
Nicholas Gibson has notable experience in collective proceedings, either acting for class representatives or for intervenors. He also advises on market reviews and allegations of abuse of dominance. "Nicholas's advice is very commercial and focused on the client's needs." "He provides strategic and practical comments and perspectives, and he has a phenomenal output."