At Matrix Chambers, the ‘very incisive‘ Helen Mountfield KC is well-versed in assisting returning officers, the Electoral Commission, individual candidates and political parties with a range of election law issues, and is singled out for her extensive experience in handling election petitions. Gavin Millar KC and the ‘tough cross-examiner‘ Tom Gillie successfully represented the Labour Party in Cooper v Evans, where an injunction application was brought by the Conservative Party candidate against a Labour online campaign advert during the Tamworth by-election – the Conservative candidate claimed that the advert was in breach of s.106(1) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 as it included a false statement of fact in relation to his personal character and conduct. Sarah Sackman was elected as Member of Parliament for Finchley and Golders Green in the 2024 general election.
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Matrix Chambers
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‘Alison Scanes is very responsive and a pleasure to deal with.’
‘Always very helpful and good to work with. Alison Scanes is brilliant.’
‘The clerks have been extremely helpful, flexible and approachable.’
4-5 Gray's Inn Square
4-5 Gray’s Inn Square stands out for its ‘strong offering‘ in election law. The set houses a team of ‘specialist election counsel‘ with particular strength in acting for returning officers and electoral administrators in cases regarding parliamentary, mayoral and local elections. Richard Price KC is a highly regarded election law expert, and the ‘knowledgeable‘ Timothy Straker KC is often instructed by returning officers and the Electoral Commission. Election law specialist Vivienne Sedgley has a solid track record in assisting with political party disputes, election campaign expenditure matters and electoral registration issues, to name a few key areas of strength.
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‘A very proactive clerks’ room, always ready to respond to any problem and put the right people in touch with one another.’
‘Very straightforward and helpful.’
‘Always willing to go the extra mile.’
Matrix Chambers
Les références
‘Alison Scanes is very responsive and a pleasure to deal with.’
‘Always very helpful and good to work with. Alison Scanes is brilliant.’
‘The clerks have been extremely helpful, flexible and approachable.’
4-5 Gray's Inn Square
4-5 Gray’s Inn Square stands out for its ‘strong offering‘ in election law. The set houses a team of ‘specialist election counsel‘ with particular strength in acting for returning officers and electoral administrators in cases regarding parliamentary, mayoral and local elections. Richard Price KC is a highly regarded election law expert, and the ‘knowledgeable‘ Timothy Straker KC is often instructed by returning officers and the Electoral Commission. Election law specialist Vivienne Sedgley has a solid track record in assisting with political party disputes, election campaign expenditure matters and electoral registration issues, to name a few key areas of strength.
Les références
‘A very proactive clerks’ room, always ready to respond to any problem and put the right people in touch with one another.’
‘Very straightforward and helpful.’
‘Always willing to go the extra mile.’