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Employment and Discrimination Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 4 July 2025

Academic Fights to Have Legal Case Heard in British Courts After Dismissal From UK-Funded Institute

Barrister Franck Magennis, instructed by the European Legal Support Centre, is representing Toufic Haddad, a leading scholar, in challenging his dismissal from a UK-funded institute in Jerusalem, alleging discrimination and an attempt to deny him a fair hearing in British courts. See coverage on the case here: UK academic body accused of trying to force […]

Franck Magennis

Employment and Discrimination Law | Friday 20 June 2025

Oscar Davies successful in the Employment Appeal Tribunal in disability discrimination claim on anonymity and ‘just and equitable’ extension test

Oscar Davies of Garden Court was instructed by the claimant via the employee claimant under the direct public access scheme.

Oscar Davies

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law, Employment and Discrimination Law | Friday 6 June 2025

Oscar Davies wins King’s College ‘Change Maker’ Award 2025

Garden Court barrister Oscar Davies has been awarded the King’s College Distinguished Alumni ‘Change Maker’ Award in recognition of their outstanding achievements. The Change Maker Award celebrates alumni who “change the status quo for good”.

Oscar Davies

Employment and Discrimination Law | Thursday 5 June 2025

Oscar Davies secures £30,000 settlement in sexual harassment case signalling shift to stronger employee protections

Oscar Davies of Garden Court Chambers was instructed by the employee through the Public Access Scheme.

Oscar Davies

Employment and Discrimination Law | Friday 30 May 2025

Victory for trans worker: £21,000 settlement secured in discrimination case against clothing retailer

Oscar Davies of the Garden Court Employment and Discrimination Law Teams acted for the Claimant.

Oscar Davies

Employment and Discrimination Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 27 May 2025

Former employee sues Arsenal Football Club for unfair dismissal over ‘inflammatory’ social media posts

Franck Magennis, of the Garden Court Chambers Employment Law Team, represents the Claimant, Mark Bonnick, instructed by the European Legal Support Center (ELSC).

Franck Magennis

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law, Employment and Discrimination Law | Thursday 15 May 2025

Oscar Davies briefs MPs on Supreme Court’s Equality Act ruling

Following the recent Supreme Court judgement on the interpretation of ‘sex’ in the Equality Act, Garden Court barrister Oscar Davies yesterday advised a group of MPs on the impact of the ruling, as part of a panel of trans+ lawyers and legal scholars.

Oscar Davies

Employment and Discrimination Law, Education Law | Thursday 27 March 2025

Office for Students fines University of Sussex £585,000 for free speech and governance breaches

This opinion piece is written by Oscar Davies of the Garden Court Chambers Education Law and Employment & Discrimination Law Teams.

Oscar Davies

Employment and Discrimination Law | Friday 20 December 2024

Michael Engelhardt-Sprack successfully represented five employees allegedly fired for whistleblowing

Michael Engelhardt-Sprack is a member of the Garden Court Chambers Employment Team.

Michael Engelhardt-Sprack

Housing Law, Employment and Discrimination Law, Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 13 November 2024

Michael Engelhardt-Sprack joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

We are delighted to announce that Michael Engelhardt-Sprack has joined Garden Court Chambers as a new tenant.

Michael Engelhardt-Sprack

Education Law, Employment and Discrimination Law | Tuesday 29 October 2024

University lifts grade cap after legal battle over disability discrimination

Oscar Davies of the Garden Court Education Law Team acted for the University Student (“A”) in this matter.

Oscar Davies

Education Law, Administrative and Public Law, Community Care Law | Monday 28 October 2024

Alex Temple joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Alex Temple

Employment and Discrimination Law | Thursday 12 September 2024

Oscar Davies acts in important Employment Appeal Tribunal case on political belief

Oscar Davies of the Garden Court Employment Team acted for the Claimant, instructed by Tilbrook’s Solicitors.

Oscar Davies

Employment and Discrimination Law | Thursday 18 July 2024

Employment Appeal Tribunal clarifies approach to competing human rights in Covid-19 vaccine unfair dismissal cases

Oscar Davies of the Garden Court Chambers Employment Law Team acted for three of the claimants in this matter.

Oscar Davies

Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Community Care Law | Monday 20 May 2024

Nick Bano, Ollie Persey and Mia Hakl-Law shortlisted for LALY Awards 2024

Our warmest congratulations to Nick, Ollie and Mia for this outstanding achievement.

Nick BanoOllie Persey

Employment and Discrimination Law | Monday 29 April 2024

Oscar Davies authors cover story in New Law Journal: ‘Gender Critical Cases Making Bad Law?’

Oscar is part of Garden Court’s Employment Team and accepts instructions in all elements of employment law.

Oscar Davies

Employment and Discrimination Law | Tuesday 2 April 2024

Former employee sues Roundhouse Camden after management told her to remove Palestine flag badge

Franck Magennis, of the Garden Court Chambers Employment Team, represents the Claimant, Ms Morton-Abuah.

Franck Magennis

Housing Law, Employment and Discrimination Law | Monday 11 March 2024

David Renton’s new book ‘Discrimination in Housing Law’ (LAG) out today

David Renton of the Garden Court Housing and Employment & Discrimination Law Teams has authored 'Discrimination in Housing Law', published by Legal Action Group (LAG).

David Renton

Employment and Discrimination Law, Administrative and Public Law, Housing Law | Monday 27 November 2023

Oscar Davies joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Oscar Davies

Administrative and Public Law, Community Care Law, Criminal Defence | Monday 9 October 2023

Garden Court Chambers welcomes four new pupils

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to welcome four new pupils: Matthew Banks, Abby Buttle, Daniella Davenport, and Christopher Lambert.
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