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What if the AI "data moat" isn't a moat at all? Read the latest instalment of Carter Chim's AI and Competition Law Article Series here: ow.ly/iNx350ZQwZR #CompetitionLaw #Antitrust #AIRegulation #BigTech

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In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy Podcast, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC discuss the core findings of the Thirlwall Report. Listen here: ow.ly/GqvU50ZQsLR

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Projecting Inequality Part 2: integrated assessment models, from techno-speculation to socio-economic stasis? The latest episode of A Common Concern: The Climate Justice Podcast is now available. Listen to the full episode: ow.ly/aMe050ZQsuc

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Matrix is delighted to have won three awards at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2026. Many thanks to our clients for their support and congratulations to all winners and nominees.

Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The 1976 theft convictions of Christopher Poulter and Kevin Biggs have been quashed following a referral to the Court of Appeal. Steven Powles KC was instructed by Jenny Wiltshire of Hickman and Rose. Read more: ow.ly/1Ks150ZQ7Fj

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

In this clip of Episode 3, Part 2 of A Common Concern, Kate Cook calls for the justice community to examine the implications of economic modelling. Part 2 will be released on Wednesday 23 September. Catch up on Part 1 here: ow.ly/1Owe50ZOHg0

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In association with Next Generation Media Lawyers, we were delighted to host and sponsor the Media Law Parents Roundtable Breakfast. The group discussed the challenges of balancing a busy practice with parenthood and explored ways the industry could better support families in the future. #MediaLaw

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On 13th October 2026, Jamas Hodivala KC will be speaking at the American Bar Association’s 2026 International White Collar Crime Institute: White Collar Crime in the Age of Geopolitical Turmoil, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in London. Register here: ow.ly/XzMm50ZNTOi

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HHJ Alexia Durran will request a public inquiry into the deaths of Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby. Nick Armstrong KC acts for the Independent Public Advocate. Jesse Nicholls acts for the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation. Read more: ow.ly/4TIy50ZOB8G

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

On Friday 18 September 2026, Florence Iveson will be chairing a panel at the DELF Annual Conference at IET London: Savoy Place. Find out more: delf.org.uk/events/delf-conference-…

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"A handful of firms control AI." True, but unhelpful for competition law because AI isn't one market. It's four: compute, foundation models, agents and applications. Concentration at one layer often disappears at the next. Read Carter's latest article: ow.ly/afAm50ZOiIY #CompetitionLaw

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In this clip of A Common Concern: The Climate Justice Podcast, Linda Schneider explores how inequity in research agendas can impact the literature available for the IPCC to assess. Listen to the full episode here: ow.ly/VHx650ZL8kg

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In this week's episode of Double Jeopardy Podcast, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC discuss the rise and fall of Dr James Orr, the former Reform UK Head of Policy, the Assisted Dying legislation and other UK Law and Politics issues. Listen here: ow.ly/nuQR50ZObjT

Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Matrix is delighted to welcome Steven Powles KC, Nehal Bhuta and Andrew Sanger to the international law team. Read more: ow.ly/T8T550ZNF7V

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In the final instalment of our three-part series, Professor Suzanne Rab examines how sustainability now sits within the new Article 102 Abuse of Dominance Guidelines and considers what may be the most significant development. Read more: ow.ly/h3Ft50ZNmRc #Competition #ESG #Sustainability

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We are hosting our ESG Conference on 15th October. The conference will feature a keynote address from Heather Tierney-Moore OBE. In Panel 1, our panellists will explore the evolving role of the ORBC, the use of UN Special Procedures mechanisms and more. Register: ow.ly/Eabl50ZNcvi

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On 24th September 2026, James Stansfeld will be speaking at the American Bar Association’s 2026 Fall Conference, held at Mansion House. Register here: ow.ly/p6ne50ZN8xY

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We are pleased to announce that Sir Nicholas Blake has been appointed to serve as a judge of the Court of Appeal in Brunei. Sworn in by the Sultan of Brunei on 6 June 2026, Sir Nicholas will serve an initial two-year term. Congratulations to Sir Nicholas on this international judicial role.

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In part two of our three-part series exploring the latest European Commission abuse of dominance guidelines, Professor Suzanne Rab explores how they differ from the 2024 draft – what survived, what softened and what is genuinely new. Read more: ow.ly/Z1yj50ZMtcW #CompetitionLaw #Antitrust

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Grindr to pay £26 million to settle UK group litigation alleging that the company shared UK users’ personal information with third parties, including in some cases their HIV status. Catrin Evans KC, Ian Helme and Catherine Arnold were instructed by Austen Hays. More: ow.ly/3UB450ZMrBB

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In a three-part article series, Competition Law expert Professor Suzanne Rab examines the European Commission’s new abuse of dominance guidelines and what this means for UK competition litigation in the first article of the series. Read more: ow.ly/nvH950ZLUJQ #CompetitionLaw

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

From 16-18 September, leading expert in the regulation of artificial intelligence in armed conflict and University of Edinburgh, Professor Nehal Bhuta, will deliver three lectures at Peking University Law School, China's leading law school. For more details, visit: ow.ly/sE3E50ZLNoe

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Part of a 16-article series, competition law expert Carter Chim examines the evolving relationship between AI and competition law. In this article, Carter explores how AI and competition (antitrust) law are focused on the wrong problems. Read more: ow.ly/t2rE50ZLb05 #CompetitionLaw

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Projecting global inequality? The need for equity-alignment in mitigation models and scenarios presented by the IPCC Listen to the latest episode of A Common Concern: The Climate Justice podcast with Kate Cook, Dr. Tejal Kanitkar and Linda Schneider here: ow.ly/Szms50ZL8iH

Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy Podcast, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC discuss the Reform UK Undercover Investigation with Gavin Millar KC. Listen here: ow.ly/cKJ550ZL8ng

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Matrix, Bonavero Institute of Human Rights, Refugee Studies Centre and the Sutherland School of Law are co-hosting a webinar series exploring the contested relationship between the rule of law, human rights and migration governance. Register for the first episode (7 Oct): ow.ly/xXse50ZKu7R

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Tom Gillie and fellow panellists discuss the Reform funding scandal and allegations that senior Reform UK officials explored ways of bringing foreign money into the party. The discussion was chaired by Krishnan Guru-Murthy for Channel 4 News. Watch the full interview: ow.ly/nH0B50ZKm6w

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Matrix Law @matrixlaw.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

In the next episode of A Common Concern: The Climate Justice Podcast, Kate Cook explores equity-related critiques of mitigation pathways considered by IPCC Working Group 3, with Dr Tejal Kanitkar and Linda Schieder. Listen from 9 Sept: ow.ly/Zorz50ZJnCQ