Chambers and Partners 2007/2008 recommends Matthew Ryder as a leading junior in Police Law: Mainly Claimant “assured performer”, “deftly combines charm...and a formidable intellect to great effect” and Crime “intellectually brilliant - a high court judge in the making”.

Legal 500 2007/2008 recommends Matthew Ryder as a leading junior in Civil Liberties and Human Rights.

Chambers and Partners 2007 recommends Matthew  as a leading junior in Crime, Human Rights and Police Law (mainly claimant) (joint 1st) "leading junior Matthew Ryder is the expert of choice on offences under the Terrorism Act 2000".

Legal 500 2007 recommends Matthew as a leading junior in Civil Liberties and Human Rights.

Ranked as a Leading Junior in Crime, in Human Rights, and in Police law (mainly Claimant) - joint 1st:  'Matthew is renowned for his work in claims against the police and public authorities. He acted in the high-profile ricin case of R v Sihali and others.'  "Never one to miss a trick," Matthew Ryder was described as "an exemplary junior" with "an impressive depth of knowledge on all aspects of police law." "An excellent advocate who works hard and has the tenacity to pull out results," he was universally commended. (Chambers & Partners - 2006) 

Matthew is recommended as a Leading Junior in Civil Liberties and Human Rights; '[a] strong favourite with clients' (Legal 500 - 2005)

Joint top ‘Leading Junior’ in Police law:Mainly Claimant - ‘The most widely praised junior at Matrix is Matthew Ryder. A "real star," he is "combative, competent and charming." Solicitors value him as "good on his feet, with an encyclopaedic knowledge." He combines civil and criminal work and has assisted in the submissions for important cases such as Marper. Also ranked as a ‘Leading Junior in Crime, and in Human Rights - ‘an "excellent expert" on claims against the police and other public bodies’ (Chambers & Partners - 2005)

A ‘leading junior’ in Civil Liberties & Human Rights - ‘respected by peers and clients alike’
(Legal 500 - 2004)

'Matthew Ryder is now "firmly established" as a talent in judicial reviews and actions against the police.    (Human Rights, Chambers & Partners - 2003)

‘At the junior end, Matthew Ryder received the greatest volume of applause. A "tenacious individual and a hard fighter," peers praise him for his imagination and big case experience.’   
(Police Law, Chambers & Partners - 2003)

"dedicated"   (Chambers & Partners - 2002)