Team X manage members who specialise in Public Law, EU and Competition Law. Members are widely recognised for their expertise and experience in Administrative Law, Immigration, Civil Liberties, Competition and EU Law, and Tax. The team combines renowned academics with leading practitioners from Silks to juniors. We aim to provide clients with an exceptional service at every stage of the case.
Practice Manager
Telephone+44 (0)20 7611 9404
Jason HousdenJason joined Matrix in January 2007. He has been working in barristers’ chambers since 1986, having spent 13 years at Hardwicke Building and more recently seven years at Michael Mansfield QC’s Tooks Chambers. Jason is responsible for managing and promoting the practices of the barristers in Team X, which deals with Public Law, Immigration, Tax, EU and Competition work. A commuter from deepest Essex when he is not at Matrix Jason’s two young sons keep him occupied.
Assistant Practice Manager
Telephone+44 (0)20 7611 9315
Andy HallAndy has worked at Matrix since its inception in May 2000 and is employed as part of Team X dealing with matters that involve public law, immigration, tax, EU and competition points. He assists Jason in enquiries relating to new and existing casework and in his spare time enjoys the cinema, SCUBA diving and cheese.
Assistant Practice Manager
Telephone+44 (0)20 7611 9334
Zoe MellorZoe has worked in the legal sector since 1992, starting as Parliamentary Clerk to the Director of Public Prosecutions. She is one of the original members of the staff team and has been on the practice desk since May 2000. Zoe has experience across all of Matrix’s practice areas. Zoe works part time, Tuesday-Thursday. She lives in north London and spends her days away from Matrix trying to keep up with her three young children.
Practice Assistant
Telephone+44 (0)20 7611 9361
Samantha BlakeSam joined Matrix as an Office and Outdoor Assistant in February 2009 after working at an Estate Agents in Wimbledon. She moved onto the Practice desk eight months later in October 2009. She is proud to be the youngest member of the team and has recently completed her BTEC course in chambers administration.