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Criminal Defence | Monday 5 August 2024

Mark Robinson secures acquittal for defendant in Reading Crown Court

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Bilal Sajid of IBB Law LLP.

Criminal Defence | Friday 2 August 2024

Gerwyn Wise and Tommy Seagull secure unanimous acquittal of client accused of firearms and drugs offences

Gerwyn Wise led Tommy Seagull, both of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team, instructed by Tosin Akinbobye of Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors.

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Thursday 1 August 2024

The Manchester 10: Court of Appeal grants permission to appeal convictions

Keir Monteith KC and Audrey Cherryl Mogan represent Ademola Adedeji in the Court of Appeal, who is currently serving an eight-year prison sentence. Elena Papamichael, led by Arlette Piercy, represents Martin Thomas, also serving an eight-year prison sente

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 31 July 2024

Mark Robinson instructed in multi-handed murder case in Lincoln Crown Court

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team accepts instructions for cases involving serious violence, including murder.

Criminal Defence | Monday 29 July 2024

Daniella Davenport successfully defends teenager charged with assaulting police

Daniella Davenport, a pupil at Garden Court Chambers, was instructed by Nimah Ali at Stuart Miller Solicitors.

Criminal Defence, Financial Crime and Confiscation | Tuesday 23 July 2024

Elizabeth Lambert joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Friday 19 July 2024

The Manchester 10: where a racialised ‘gang’ narrative led to unsafe convictions

Keir Monteith KC and Audrey Cherryl Mogan, both of Garden Court Chambers, represent Ademola Adedeji, in the Court of Appeal. Elena Papamichael and Tommy Seagull, both of Garden Court Chambers, are supporting the case.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Wednesday 10 July 2024

Crown Prosecution Service drops charges against King’s Cross Three

Rajiv Menon KC, Joint Head of Chambers, represented two defendants, Danae Thomas and Selma Taha, pro bono. Danielle Manson of Matrix Chambers represented the third defendant, Divina Riggon.

Criminal Defence | Monday 1 July 2024

Alex Taylor-Camara secures unanimous not guilty verdict

Alex Taylor-Camara of the Garden Court Crime Team represented the defendant.

Criminal Defence | Monday 1 July 2024

Catherine Rose joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Children’s Rights, Criminal Defence | Monday 24 June 2024

Stella Harris secures acquittal in murder trial

Stella Harris of Garden Court Chambers represented the 15-year old defendant, led by Mathew Sherratt KC of Thomas More Chambers, instructed by Javed Chughtai of EBR Attridge Solicitors.

Criminal Defence | Thursday 20 June 2024

Clare Wade KC and Carol Hawley secure unanimous acquittal in murder trial

Clare Wade KC and Carol Hawley of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team represented one of defendants, Margaret Morgan, instructed by Jenna Dolan of Kelly's Solicitors.

Criminal Defence | Thursday 30 May 2024

Icah Peart KC secures acquittal in Old Bailey murder trial

Icah Peart KC of the Garden Court Crime Team represented the defendant, leading Justin McLintock of 15 New Bridge Street, instructed by Warren Brazier of EBR Attridge.

Criminal Defence, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 29 May 2024

Twanieka Alcindor joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 28 May 2024

Mark Robinson secures acquittal for defendant charged with burglary

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team was instructed by Ed Caute of FMW Law.

Criminal Defence | Friday 24 May 2024

Mark Robinson secures reduced sentence for ‘third-striker’ defendant at Snaresbrook Crown Court

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Aika Stephenson of Just for Kids Law.

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 22 May 2024

Defendants acquitted of attempted murder following five-week trial at Warwick Crown Court

Russell Fraser and Hugh Mullan of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendants.

Criminal Defence | Friday 17 May 2024

Criminal Disclosure Referencer (Third Edition) by Tom Wainwright, Emma Fenn and Shahida Begum out now

The Garden Court Crime Team is pleased to announce that the Criminal Disclosure Referencer, Third Edition, written by Tom Wainwright, Emma Fenn and Shahida Begum is out now.