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Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 9 July 2025

David Emanuel KC successfully argues for conditional discharge in Court of Appeal

David Emanuel KC was instructed by Jade Gambrill of LF Law.

David Emanuel KC

Criminal Defence | Monday 7 July 2025

Hossein Zahir KC, James Scobie KC, Helen Butcher and Tom Wainwright act for defendants acquitted of murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life

Hossein Zahir KC leading Helen Butcher acted for JR, instructed by Russell Cooke Solicitors. James Scobie KC leading Jade Gambrill of LF Law acted for EM, instructed by Joseph Hill Solicitors. Tom Wainwright acted for KS, instructed by Birds Solicitors.

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals, Children’s Rights | Monday 30 June 2025

New report calling for reform of Joint Enterprise laws – Black men disproportionately imprisoned

‘Joint Enterprise on Trial’ by APPEAL is published with foreword by Keir Monteith KC.

Keir Monteith KC

Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Children’s Rights | Monday 16 June 2025

Former pupil Daniella Davenport joins Garden Court Chambers as a tenant

We are delighted to announce that Daniella Davenport has joined Garden Court Chambers as a tenant, following the successful completion of her pupillage.

Daniella Davenport

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 11 June 2025

Elena Papamichael secures dismissal of firearms charges for defendant

Elena Papamichael of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Emily McNally of Hodge Jones and Allen.

Elena Papamichael

Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Children’s Rights | Tuesday 3 June 2025

Letitia Duffus joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

We are delighted to announce that Letitia Duffus has joined Garden Court Chambers as a new tenant.

Letitia Duffus

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 28 May 2025

Tom Wainwright successfully appeals finding of contempt of court on basis of lack of due process

Tom Wainwright is a member of the Garden Court Criminal Defence and Criminal Appeals Teams.

Tom Wainwright

Criminal Defence | Thursday 22 May 2025

Hossein Zahir KC acts for defendant in high-profile espionage case

Hossein Zahir KC of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Lloyds PR Solicitors, appeared for Ivan Stoyanov.

Hossein Zahir KC

Criminal Defence | Friday 16 May 2025

Stella Harris’ client acquitted of murder in case with complex pathological evidence

Stella Harris of Garden Court Crime Team represented the defendant, led by Sean Larkin KC of QEB Hollis Whiteman and instructed by Greg Powell of Powell Spencer & Partners.

Stella Harris

Criminal Defence, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Thursday 15 May 2025

Hamish McCallum joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

We are delighted to announce that Hamish McCallum has joined Garden Court Chambers as a new tenant.

Hamish McCallum

Criminal Defence | Thursday 8 May 2025

Alex Taylor-Camara secures acquittal of teenager accused of attempted murder

Alex Taylor-Camara of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Sashon Samuels of Deter Henry Solicitors.

Alex Taylor-Camara

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 6 May 2025

Mark Robinson secures acquittal for his client charged with possession of a firearm

Mark Robinson, of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team, was instructed by Ms Christina Barath of Dobsons Solicitors.

Mark Robinson

Criminal Defence | Monday 17 March 2025

Mark Robinson secures acquittal for client charged with attempted murder

Mark Robinson, of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team, was instructed by Mrs Denise Wilson-Osuide from ITN Solicitors.

Mark Robinson

Criminal Defence | Monday 17 March 2025

Elena Papamichael secures not guilty verdict at Inner London Crown Court

The defendant was represented by Elena Papamichael, instructed by Sabrina Neves of GT Stewart Solicitors.

Elena Papamichael

Criminal Defence | Thursday 13 March 2025

Stella Harris secures release of vulnerable defendant charged with possession of firearm

The defendant was represented by Stella Harris of the Garden Court Crime Team, instructed by Aika Stephenson of Just for Kids Law.

Stella Harris

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Thursday 13 March 2025

Supreme Court hears important appeal after contravention of mandatory order as defendant was never arraigned in murder retrial

Peter Wilcock KC and Catherine Oborne of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team acted for the Appellant in the case of R v Layden, heard in The Supreme Court last week.

Peter Wilcock KCCatherine Oborne

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 11 March 2025

Defendant acquitted after prosecution offers no evidence in firearms and ammunition case

Alex Taylor-Camara of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team represented the defendant, instructed by Donovan Malcom, solicitor and partner at Malcom & Co. Solicitors.

Alex Taylor-Camara

Criminal Defence | Friday 7 March 2025

Mark Robinson secures acquittal for defendant charged with murder at Lincoln Crown Court

Mark Robinson represented the defendant, instructed by Natasha Anderson of Anderson Solicitors, led by Simon Kealey KC of New Park Court Chambers.

Mark Robinson

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 4 March 2025

Keir Monteith KC speaks at Westminster Commission on Joint Enterprise panel

Our Keir Monteith KC of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team was a panellist at the Westminster Commission on Joint Enterprise.

Keir Monteith KC

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Monday 17 February 2025

Mark Robinson writes in The Barrister Magazine Hilary Term Issue

The article is authored by Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team for the Hilary Term Issue of The Barrister Magazine.

Mark Robinson
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