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Family Law, Court of Protection, Children Law | Wednesday 29 July 2026

Grace Robertson joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Grace Robertson

Family Law | Friday 10 July 2026

Court of Appeal sets aside findings of non-accidental injury of children with complex medical presentation

In a careful but robust judgment the Court of Appeal has set aside findings of non-accidental injury of two small children each with rare genetic blood abnormalities with uncertain action on blood clotting and susceptibility to bruising.

Amanda Weston KCAnna Hefford

Family Law, Divorce and Family Finances, Domestic Abuse | Monday 29 June 2026

Stephen Lue shortlisted for Barrister of the Year at Resolution Awards 2026

Garden Court congratulates Stephen Lue who has been shortlisted as a finalist for Barrister of the Year at the Resolution Awards 2026.

Stephen Lue

Family Law, Court of Protection | Thursday 14 May 2026

James Holmes shortlisted for Legal Aid Barrister of the Year at LALY Awards 2026

Garden Court congratulates James Holmes who has been shortlisted for Legal Aid Barrister of the Year at the 2026 LALYs.

James Holmes

Family Law | Thursday 14 May 2026

High Court rules decision to implement life-saving treatment plan is in best interest of child

Victoria Burgess and James Holmes of the Garden Court Family Law Team were instructed by Essex County Council.

James Holmes

Children’s Rights, Criminal Defence, Protest Rights | Wednesday 29 April 2026

Garden Court barristers recognised at Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2026

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court barristers have been recognised at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2026:

Amanda MeuszKate Aubrey-JohnsonAudrey Cherryl Mogan

Family Law | Friday 17 April 2026

Sophia Rolt-Smith joins Garden Court as tenant following third six pupillage

We are delighted to announce that Sophia Rolt-Smith has joined Garden Court Chambers as a tenant, following the successful completion of her third-six pupillage.

Sophia Rolt-Smith

Family Law | Tuesday 17 March 2026

Dr Natasha Shotunde featured in Counsel Magazine: ‘The cost of being strong’

Natasha Shotunde, Black Barristers’ Network Co-Founder and its Chair for seven years, features on the cover of Counsel Magazine.

Natasha Shotunde

Family Law, Divorce and Family Finances, Children Law | Monday 16 February 2026

Stephen Lue featured as influential figure in Attitude 101 2026 Financial and Legal List

Stephen Lue of Garden Court Chambers is featured in Attitude Magazine as one of 10 influential figures in the Financial & Legal category.

Stephen Lue

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Family Law, Children’s Rights | Thursday 12 February 2026

Amanda Meusz, Kate Aubrey-Johnson & Audrey Cherryl Mogan shortlisted at Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2026

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court barristers have been shortlisted at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2026.

Amanda MeuszKate Aubrey-JohnsonAudrey Cherryl Mogan

Family Law, Immigration and Family Law Crossover, International Family Law | Friday 23 January 2026

‘1980 Hague Convention/inherent jurisdiction proceedings: common immigration questions’ published in Family Law

The article is co-written by Maggie Jones and James Holmes of the Garden Court Chambers Family Law Team for the January 2026 issue of Family Law.

Maggie JonesJames Holmes

Family Law, International Family Law | Friday 23 January 2026

‘Witnesses giving evidence from abroad’ published in Family Law Journal

The article is written by Laura Williams of the Garden Court Chambers Family Law Team for the January issue of Family Law.

Laura Williams

Family Law | Monday 15 December 2025

Court of Appeal sets aside care and placement orders in respect of two-year old child

Amanda Meusz of the Garden Court Family Law Team acted for the child L, by Cafcass Management, instructed by Elizabeth Beckett of GT Stewart Solicitors.

Amanda Meusz

Family Law, Children Law | Monday 15 December 2025

Kinship Care – Latest Developments

Blog by Hannah Rought-Brooks of the Garden Court Family Law Team.

Hannah Rought-Brooks

Family Law, Domestic Abuse | Monday 15 December 2025

DAPOs: A new approach to protecting victims of domestic abuse?

Blog by Sophia Rolt-Smith of the Garden Court Family Law Team.

Sophia Rolt-Smith

Family Law, Children’s Rights, Immigration and Family Law Crossover | Thursday 27 November 2025

Court approves placement of child abroad despite immigration risks

Laura Williams of the Garden Court Family Law Team successfully represented the local authority in care proceedings before the High Court concerning the placement of a child in Jamaica.

Laura Williams

Family Law, Children Law | Thursday 13 November 2025

High Court revokes father’s parental responsibility in best interests of the child

Amanda Meusz of the Garden Court Family Law Team acted for the child, A, instructed by GT Stewart Solicitors.

Amanda Meusz

Family Law, Divorce and Family Finances, Children Law | Wednesday 29 October 2025

Family Law: What to expect in court with a Public Access barrister

Our Public Access barristers are not only recognised for their legal expertise — here’s what it’s like to work with a Public Access barrister from Garden Court.

Lyndsey Sambrooks-Wright

Family Law, Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 16 October 2025

Allison Munroe KC featured in Counsel Magazine: ‘Black women silks: Breaking barriers’

Allison Munroe KC of Garden Court Chambers is featured in the latest issue of Counsel Magazine celebrating Black female silks at the Bar.

Allison Munroe KC

Administrative and Public Law, Court of Protection, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 1 October 2025

Top tier rankings for Garden Court in Legal 500

Garden Court Chambers is proud to be recognised yet again as a Top Tier set in the Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings.
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