Fees and Finance

Chloe is the Head of Finance and leads both the teams dedicated to these processes. She works closely with the Chief Executive and Practice Managers to ensure the smooth running of the Fees and Finance provisions at Matrix.

She is responsible for Matrix’s finances as well as the administration of barrister’s fees. She has specialist knowledge of funding for domestic and international civil and criminal cases, including private remuneration, all types of Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs), fixed fees, third party and alternative funding options.

Chloe and the team aim to provide exceptional levels of service and expertise; they are always available to happy to speak to anyone about any aspect of fees, funding or finance.

Carla has been clerking since 1997 and joined Matrix in 2000.

Following 19 years on the Practice Desk at Matrix and many years as a Practice Manager, Carla has now taken up the role of Fees Manager in the Fees and Finance Team.
Carla works closely with Head of Finance and the Practice Teams to ensure the smooth running of the Fees Team in all aspects of billing and credit control. Carla has particular knowledge in private remuneration, fixed fee agreements and all aspects of Conditional Fee Agreements. Carla is dedicated to providing a professional and seamless service at Matrix.

Carla is married with 3 sons and spends most of her spare time watching them play football

Eric started at Matrix in September 2007, prior to that he worked at Doughty Street Chambers as the Aged Debt Manager. He loves watching and playing football.

Zuwaina joined Matrix in 2015, and until 2021 was the Senior Receptionist. She has now taken up the role of Finance Administrator and will assist the Head of Finance with all the day to day accounting procedures.

Lauren joined Matrix in July 2022.

Prior to joining Matrix, Lauren worked for an environmental company and is now hoping to pursue a career as a fees clerk. In her spare time she enjoys travelling.

Christine joined Matrix in 2023 as a receptionist. She worked as a legal assistant in a Vancouver civil litigation firm. She has now taken up a part-time role as a billing coordinator. She enjoys singing and playing guitar.