Elena Papamichael, barrister in the Garden Court Crime Team, highlights how the racialised concept of a “gang” can reinforce and reflect the systemic bias in the criminal justice system.
We are delighted to announce that Garden Court barristers have been shortlisted at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2026.
The six Palestine Action protesters charged over action against the Elbit Systems factory in Filton outside Bristol have been found not guilty of aggravated burglary. Garden Court barristers represented four of the defendants.
James Scobie KC, instructed by Emma Schulhof of The Purkiss Partnership, has secured an unanimous acquittal for his client following a 12-day trial at Guildford Crown Court.
Hossein Zahir KC and Alex Rose of Garden Court Criminal Defence Team were instructed by Abu Kibla of Stuart Miller Solicitors.
The Garden Court Crime Team is pleased to announce that 'A Practical Guide to the law in relation to Gang Evidence and Drill Lyrics in Criminal Proceedings’ written by Gerwyn Wise is out now.
Garden Court Chambers is delighted to announce the judicial appointments of Irena Sabic KC and Anya Lewis KC.
Mark Robinson was led by Dean George KC of 2BR and was instructed by Denise Wilson-Osuide, Senior Partner at ITN Solicitors.
Victoria Meads, instructed by Rob Johnson of SVS Solicitors, has successfully secured the acquittal of a female defendant on trial for manslaughter.
Mark is instructed by Unan Choudhury of Lewis Nedas & Co. His client is charged with Conspiracy to Assist Unlawful Immigration to the United Kingdom and Transferring Criminal Property (Money Laundering)
Helen Butcher of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed by Alima Tejan-Jalloh of Needham Poulier Solicitors.
Statement by Garden Court Chambers.
Mark Gatley KC leads Daniel Jameson, also of Garden Court Chambers. Counsel instructed by Abu Kibla of Stuart Miller Solicitors.
Icah Peart KC acted for the defendant, RB, instructed by Hockham Suthi of Riley Hayes Solicitors. Icah led Steve Tettey of Kenworthy Chambers.
Mark Gatley KC of the Garden Court Crime Team instructed by Abid Hussain of Hussain Solicitors.
Catherine Rose of the Garden Court Financial Crime Team was instructed by Matthew Corn of Olliers Solicitors.
Audrey Cherryl Morgan and Gerard Pitt of the Garden Court Protest Rights Team were instructed by Francesca Cociani of Hodge, Jones and Allen Solicitors.
Gerwyn Wise was led by Jenni Dempster KC, Red Lion Chambers. Gerwyn and Jenni were instructed by Adrienne Wright, Head of the Crime Team at TV Edwards LLP.
Thalia Maragh of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed by Mark Troman of Powell Spencer Law.
Stella Harris led Shahida Begum of the Garden Court Crime Team, instructed by Leila Abdul-Rasool of Lewis Nedas Solicitors.
