Chambers and Partners 2008 recommend Rhodri Thompson QC as a leading silk in Competition/EU Law (ranked 1st) “meticulous practitioner”.

Legal 500 2007/2008 recommend Rhodri Thompson QC as a leading silk in Administrative and Public law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights law and EU and Competition law "stunning advocate and for having ‘good tactical sense". 

Chambers and Partners 2007, Rhodri Thompson QC is recommended as a leading silk in Competition/EU Law (ranked 1st) - "hands on and practical he combines excellent commercial sense with an impressive intellect".

Legal 500 2007, Rhodri is recommended as a leading silk in Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights and in EU and Competition Law.

'One former Monckton alumni who receives praise is "the multi-talented and very capable" Rhodri Thompson QC (call 1989, QC 2002). He left to co-found Matrix Chambers in 2000, and in November 2005 he successfully advised in the British Salt/New Cheshire Salt Works merger clearance by the CC.' (Legal Week Competition Winners article, February 2006)

Rhodri is ranked joint 2nd amongst Leading Silks in Competition/EU law:  'One name often showcased on high-profile competition litigation and EU law matters is Rhodri Thompson QC. Clients recommended him as a "fighter who is there to win a case," pointing out that he "always delivers his oral and written arguments in a very thoughtful way." He possesses a broad practice and has important CAT experience having appeared in Genzyme Limited v OFT and in the Albion Water case. His EU practice is no less impressive and he recently acted in an ECJ case concerning the Food Supplements Directive.' (Chambers & Partners - 2006)

Recommended as a Leading Silk in Civil Liberties and Human Rights, in EU & Competition: 'a competition specialist with an impressive record in the media and sports sectors. He is also frequent counsel to the OFT' and also in Sport law. (Legal 500 - 2005)

Ranked as a Leading Silk in Competition/EU law - ‘The "ultra competent" Rhodri Thompson QC of Matrix wins support from solicitors and regulators. He acted for the OFT before the CAT in its defence of an appeal brought by Genzyme against fines imposed on it for anti-competitive pricing.’    (Chambers & Partners - 2005)

Listed as a Leading Silk in Administrative & Public law, in Civil Liberties and Human Rights, in Sports law and in EU & Competition - ‘Rhodri Thompson QC's expertise in broadcasting and transport regulatory issues deserves particular note.’   (Legal 500 - 2004)

'A "thorough practititioner" popular with clients..."no flannel approach"'
(Competition/European law, Chambers & Partners - 2003/04)

Ranked in EU and Competition - "very clever: clients regard him as highly knowledgeable in broadcasting matters,"'  in Sport - [he] 'has advised the BBC on listed events, and the Premier League and FFA on player transfers,' and in Administrative and Public law - 'involved in Hoverspeed, successfully combines EU and public law expertise.'  Also named as a leader in Civil Liberties   (Legal 500 - 2003)

"approachable and straight to the point" (Chambers & Partners - 2002)

Prior to taking silk in 2002, Rhodri was described as:
"brilliant"......"has established a 'super' practice at Matrix" (Chambers Guide - 2001)
a "leading junior" in Administrative and Public Law and EU and Competition, Matrix's"....principal specialist in competition law...'cerebral'...quick turnaround of work has attracted favourable comment" (Legal 500 - 2001)