The Legal Information Team is similar to an information department in a solicitors’ firm. We manage library and access to online databases, find legal information (cases, legislation, articles, reports etc), produce bundles of authorities for court, and carry out more substantial research. We collate daily current awareness bulletins, covering Matrix’s major areas of practice and administer the freelance research panel.
Legal Information Manager
Telephone+44 (0)20 7611 9345
Anthony FaircloughAnthony is responsible for the development of our legal information, library and online current awareness services. He joined Matrix in 2005 and was previously a technical writer on 'Halsbury’s Statutes of England and Wales'. Before that, he worked as editor of the 'Revised Laws of the Falkland Islands', 'Falkland Islands Law Reports' and as assistant to the Islands’ Law Revision Commissioner.
Legal Information Officer
Telephone+44 (0)20 7611 9355
Daniel RuddDaniel supports the legal and library information enquiry service, as well as adding human rights, international, environment and competition content to the legal current awareness intranet. He deputises for the Legal Information Manager in Anthony’s absence. Daniel previously worked at a solicitor’s firm as a business intelligence analyst.
Legal Information Assistant
Rachel WalkerRachel joined Matrix as the Legal Information Assistant in June 2010. She assists in conducting legal research for members’ forthcoming cases and speeches. She updates members on legal developments in crime, immigration, sports, health, education and prison law. She is studying law at Brunel University and her interests include running, reading and football.
Legal Information Office Assistant
Kalifa GarbaKalifa's role consists of monitoring the enquiry desk, dealing with bundle preparation, assisting with legal information queries, research requests, current awareness and managing our library services. Before joining Matrix, she was working for Public Library Services. Kalifa has gained a Paralegal qualification and is currently undertaking her LLB in law at Birkbeck.
Project Officer - Legal Aid Link
Telephone+44 (0)20 7611 9339
Rachael MarshRachael is Project Officer on the Legal Aid Link project. The Legal Services Commission has funded Matrix to develop an online resource for Legal Aid lawyers. Rachael’s role includes co-ordinating the reference group and consultation process. Legal Aid Link will provide networking and document and multi-media sharing facilities for its members. Rachael is currently studying for the GDL.