Paul Nicholls QC moves to Matrix Chambers

In a statement Matrix said it had recruited Nicholls “because of his strong commercial reputation and practice in employment law cases with a commercial element and related commercial law work”.

Nicholls’ cases have included restraint of trade, confidential information, unlawful competition, contract disputes and directors’ duties cases, LLP disputes and general commercial matters. The QC also practises in public and procurement law.

The aim is to build on the links between his and Matrix’s practices, expanding in particular the set’s practice in commercial law, Matrix added.

Rhodri Thompson QC, Chair of the Matrix Management Committee, said: “We are delighted that Paul has decided to join Matrix and to help us in expanding our outstanding group of commercial practitioners.

“Paul’s practice is strongly complementary to our existing strengths and we look forward to working with him across the full range of his expertise.”