Giles Cockings KC joins Garden Court Chambers

Giles offers clients a distinguished reputation in serious criminal work including over 70 homicide cases (with an extraordinary track record of successful outcome) financial crime, regulatory and appellate work. Over many years at the Bar, he has built a reputation for handling the most complex and high-stakes matters, ranging from high profile murder cases, cross-jurisdictional fraud and multi-agency prosecutions to  modern slavery, bribery & corruption and proceeds of crime. His skill set is demonstrably suited to Public Inquiries and Inquests, of which he has significant experience.

• High-profile murder, organised crime and large scale drug operations cases
• Money laundering, white collar crime (insider dealing, investment fraud), including investigations  and asset recovery
• White collar (FCA) and Tech regulation (GDPR,OSA, DSA, AI regulation)

Giles has a reputation as a polished, highly strategic advocate and expert negotiator. He brings exceptional judgment, an extraordinary record of consecutive wins and nearly three decades of experience at the Bar. He is known as a compelling and powerful  advocate, fastidious in  case preparation, fierce in negotiation and with an elegance in managing client and media attention.

Consistently ranked in Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 as a Leading Silk

Giles acts for a wide range of clients including individuals, corporations and public bodies. He is recognised by solicitors and peers for his outstanding advocacy, strategic thinking,  incisive judgment, eloquence, courtroom presence and tenacity under pressure.

“Giles has a wonderful approach with clients. He is warm and considerate, and puts any client at ease from the first meeting.” – Legal 500 2026

“Probably the best speech maker at the Bar. Simply Brilliant.” – Legal 500 2026, Crime

“Giles is one of the brightest at the Bar and a fantastic advocate.” – Chambers & Partners 2025

Giles is a brilliant advocate and a superb tactician. He is highly recommended.’ – (Legal 500, 2025 (Crime, Leading Silk)

“He is the epitome of a hard-working advocate who is at the top of his game. He is very prepared, diligent and gets the tactics absolutely right. His delivery absolutely charms the jury.” – Chambers & Partners 2025

“Giles is an expert negotiator, and is particularly well suited to large-scale fraud cases. He works incredibly hard and always manages to manoeuvre his client into the best possible position. His advocacy is fine- tuned and to the point.” Legal 500 Editorial Commentary

‘He  is a great tactician and very good on the law. He commands the respect of judges and other lawyers in the courtroom….. Chambers & Partners

‘He is a very smooth and polished performer and very hard-working.’… – Chambers & Partners

‘His advocacy is eloquent and he is very much liked by judges and the Court of Appeal because he doesn’t waste words. Giles cuts through a lot of complex issues and gets to the point.”  – Chambers & Partners

“Eloquent and tactically astute…” (Legal 500)

“His eye for detail and ability to engage with a jury is spell binding.” (Legal 500)

“His speeches are the epitome of silky smoothness. ’ (Legal 500)

You can contact Giles’ clerks at crimeclerksmailbox@gclaw.co.uk