The 2006/7 Chambers & Partners Guide to the Legal Profession recommends Matrix as a leading set in the field of education law, writing that Matrix is: “an extremely intellectual set who you can expect a first-class fight from;” this group “doesn’t cut corners.”

Cherie Booth QC is  has a busy timetable but is “very effective when prepared and has a great presence in court.” She represented the claimant in both Ali v Lord Grey School and Begum v Denbigh High School. New silk Thomas Linden QC  is ... is also “superb” for education. Sources report that he is “very bright and excellent at drafting.” David Wolfe ...is  “a genius, pure and simple,” and “one of the top guys in education.” He regularly acts for claimants and respondents in statutory appeals, judicial review challenges and SEN tribunals. Sources admire his ability to think creatively, describing him as a “forceful and effective advocate with an excellent grasp of his material.” Helen Mountfield “works very hard indeed” and is “always a pleasant advocate,” reported sources. Dan Squires  “clearly puts a lot of thought into his paperwork, has a good manner in court and is persuasive with judges.” Solicitors valued his strong, academic approach to cases. Sam Grodzinski is “very aggressive and effective - a tough opponent.” Interviewees observed that his profile is growing. Mathew Purchase is a promising junior who is “great at cooling down heated situations.” Peers praised him for “taking a very reasonable and proper approach to cases.” As well as being knowledgeable in education, he has broad experience in employment, human rights and public law.

The Legal 500 2006/7 also recommends Matrix and write that: Matrix Chambers, Cherie Booth QC is widely acclaimed for her 'superb grasp of judicial review and other public administrative law remedies'. She was involved in the recent case Begum v Denbigh High School, which concerned the insistence of the school that a child wear school uniform rather than her religious jilbab. Top-ranking junior David Wolfe is described as 'almost certainly the leader in his field', while Helen Mountfield continues to garner praise from instructing solicitors. Dan Squires  had an active 2005; he was instructed by the defendant in the Marlborough College exclusion case. ...Sam Grodzinski is proving himself very popular with some of the leading education firms.

2005/6

Matrix was recommended as a Leading Set by Chambers & Partners: 'Cherie Booth QC is undoubtedly "a high-profile name" within education law. She has worked on the two leading cases of the year, having represented the claimant in both Ali v Lord Grey School and Begum v Denbigh High School. In both cases, she displayed "a superb grasp of judicial review and other public law remedies." David Wolfe has "a name that speaks for itself" and has, in some quarters, been declared "the king of education law." Interviewees believe he is "easily QC material, provides sensible, pragmatic advice and isn't afraid to take on new points." "Hard-working and committed" Helen Mountfield is "a very tenacious advocate" who clients find "sympathetic and accessible." Thomas Linden is a "very urbane and articulate" junior who operates all across the education sector. Dan Squires has a general public law practice that includes frequent appearances in education cases. Solicitors all declared themselves "very impressed with his work." Sam Grodzinski has tackled quite a few education cases, with peers reporting that he is "very forensic and particular." (Chambers & Partners - 2005/6)