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Criminal Defence | Tuesday 3 October 2017

Kurdish restauranteurs acting in self-defence were acquitted of affray and possession of offensive weapons on a submission of no case

Lalith de Kauwe represented the father and Tom Wainwright represented the son who were attacked by a group of men armed with weapons late at night as they closed their restaurant.

Lalith de KauweTom Wainwright

Criminal Defence | Friday 29 September 2017

Muhammad Rabbani to appeal after being convicted under Terrorism Act for protecting torture victims’ data in ‘digital strip search’ at Heathrow

Henry Blaxland QC of Garden Court Chambers to appeal decision.

Henry Blaxland KC

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Community Care Law | Friday 22 September 2017

Bach Commission report calls for Rights to Justice Act and far wider eligibility for legal aid

Garden Court Chambers contributed evidence to the Bach Commission.

Joanne Cecil KCLucie Wibberley

Criminal Defence | Monday 18 September 2017

Paramjit Ahluwalia selected to participate in OSCE live simulation at CoESPU in Vicenza

Paramjit Ahluwalia was selected to participate in the OSCE live simulation that took place at CoESPU in Vicenza, Italy between the 11-15th September 2017.

Criminal Defence | Monday 18 September 2017

‘Flexible’ Operating Hours pilot postponed until next year following concerns raised by Garden Court Chambers Crime Team and legal profession

On 18 September 2017 the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team sent an open letter to Lord Justice Fulford.

Criminal Defence | Monday 11 September 2017

Gujarati Mother suffering from depression and PTSD aquitted of threatening her abusive brother-in-law with a blade, and wounding with intent

Our Lalith de Kauwe secured verdicts of not guilty after a 6 day trial at Isleworth Crown Court. 

Lalith de Kauwe

Criminal Defence | Friday 8 September 2017

Liverpool footballer walks free from court after judge passes community penalty for affray and assault

David Emanuel represented Liverpool FC footballer Lloyd Jones in proceedings for affray and assault.

David Emanuel KC

Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 6 September 2017

Henry Blaxland QC shortlisted for Crime Silk of the Year at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2017

Ranked in Band 1 of the Chambers & Partners Bar Guide 2017, Henry is recognised as one of the leading criminal defence advocates in the UK.

Henry Blaxland KC

Criminal Defence | Friday 1 September 2017

Lalith de Kauwe secures unanimous acquittal for defendant charged with GBH

The defendant was represented by Lalith de Kauwe of Garden Court Chambers' Crime Team.

Lalith de Kauwe

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 30 August 2017

James Scobie QC and Bernard Tetlow QC secure acquittal at the Old Bailey for murder, manslaughter and robbery

James Scobie QC and Bernard Tetlow QC of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team represented two of the defendants.

James Scobie KC

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 8 August 2017

South Yorkshire police crew cleared of misconduct in a public office

Pilot Captain Reeves was represented by Keir Monteith leading Lucie Wibberley of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team.

Keir Monteith KCLucie Wibberley

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Monday 7 August 2017

Peter Wilcock QC and David Emanuel secure acquittal in murder case where victim died 9 years after he was stabbed

The defendant was represented by Peter Wilcock QC and David Emanuel of Garden Court Chambers.

David Emanuel KCPeter Wilcock KC

Criminal Appeals, Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Friday 21 July 2017

Tom Wainwright secures acquittal for nurse accused of stealing drugs from children’s hospital

The defendant was represented by Tom Wainwright of Garden Court Chambers.

Tom Wainwright

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Immigration: Personal and Business | Thursday 20 July 2017

Proof magazine #3: ‘Life in the Justice Gap: Why legal aid matters’ launch supported by Garden Court Chambers

Garden Court Chambers is proud to sponsor Proof magazine. The third issue of Proof was co-produced by the Justice Gap and the Justice Alliance.

Liz Davies KC

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 19 July 2017

Trial begins into misuse of police helicopter camera

Keir Monteith and Lucie Wibberley of Garden Court Chambers are defending Malcolm Reeves, one of the defendants.

Keir Monteith KCLucie Wibberley

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 18 July 2017

Ahmed Khalil acquitted of affray on a submission of no case to answer

Lalith de Kauwe of Garden Court Chambers successfully defended Ahmed Khalil at Woolwich Crown Court.

Lalith de Kauwe

International Crime and Conflict Law, Criminal Defence | Thursday 13 July 2017

Jury at Old Bailey unanimously acquits man accused of manslaughter and possession of firearm

Di Middleton QC and Paramjit Ahluwalia of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team represented the accused.

Administrative and Public Law, Criminal Appeals, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 16 June 2017

Garden Court Chambers extends condolences and solidarity to all those affected by Grenfell Tower tragedy

Garden Court Chambers is horrified by the fire at Grenfell Towers. We extend our condolences and our solidarity to all those bereaved, injured or rendered homeless.

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 30 May 2017

Woman suffering from ‘Battered Person Syndrome’ and post-traumatic stress disorder acquitted of child cruelty

Di Middleton QC and Susan Bryant of Garden Court Chambers represented the defendant.

Susan Wright

Administrative and Public Law, Criminal Appeals, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 18 May 2017

Garden Court’s Brenda Campbell and Paul Clark shortlisted for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2017

Brenda Campbell has been shortlisted for Legal Aid Barrister of the Year and Paul Clark has been shortlisted for Legal Aid Newcomer of the Year.

Paul Clark

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