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Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Thursday 22 October 2026

Uber driver unanimously acquitted of murder and manslaughter after running over passenger following argument

Tom Wainwright and Emma Fenn of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team were instructed by Abu Kibla and Sophie Slaney of Stuart Miller Solicitors.

Tom WainwrightEmma Fenn

Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 9 October 2026

Abd Al-Rahman Az-Zubair joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

We are delighted to announce that Abd Al-Rahman Az-Zubair (Abdul) has joined Garden Court Chambers as a new tenant.

Abd Al-Rahman Az-Zubair

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime, Youth Justice & Child Rights | Tuesday 6 October 2026

Acquittal in joint enterprise murder trial for young defendant

Elena Papamichael of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed by Will Russell, Partner at GT Stewart Solicitors. 

Elena Papamichael

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals & Miscarriages of Justice, Protest Rights | Monday 5 October 2026

Trial by Jury – Garden Court Chambers Statement

Garden Court Chambers welcomes the Government’s commitment to retain trial by jury.

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Tuesday 29 September 2026

Michael Goold secures acquittal for defendant in complex manslaughter trial

Michael Goold secured the acquittal of a defendant following a complex three-week manslaughter trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court.

Michael Goold

Criminal Appeals & Miscarriages of Justice, Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Monday 28 September 2026

Alex Ryle succeeds in Court of Appeal challenge against excessive sentence for client

Alex Ryle succeeds on appeal in arguing to the Court of Criminal Appeal that the sentence imposed for a single offence of s.20 GBH was manifestly excessive.

Alex Ryle

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Monday 28 September 2026

Murder charge discontinued following Mark Robinson’s submissions at the Old Bailey

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Crime Team, acting as junior alone for the client, was instructed by Cleo McClaren of Graceon Law.

Mark Robinson

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime, Youth Justice & Child Rights | Friday 25 September 2026

Soraya Bauwens’ client acquitted of attempted murder following eight-week trial at Central Criminal Court

Soraya Bauwens of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed by Rizvan Anwar of Arcadian Law.

Soraya Bauwens

Fraud, Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Thursday 13 August 2026

Defendant acquitted following lengthy cryptocurrency extortion trial alleging kidnap

Sam Robinson KC of Garden Court led Dan Taylor of Red Lion Chambers, instructed by Shabaz Ahmed of Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors.

Sam Robinson KC

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime, Terrorism | Monday 10 August 2026

Soraya Bauwens joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Soraya Bauwens

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Wednesday 5 August 2026

Lucie Wibberley secures third firearms acquittal of the year

Lucie Wibberley, of the Garden Court Crime Team, was instructed by Veli Avdji of BSB Solicitors in her third successful firearms acquittal case this year.

Lucie Wibberley

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Tuesday 28 July 2026

Daniella Davenport secures acquittal in GBH trial involving CCTV footage and complex bad character arguments

Daniella Davenport acted for the defendant, instructed by Pan Symeou and Alex Pierides of Faradays Solicitors. 

Daniella Davenport

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Tuesday 14 July 2026

James Scobie KC and Catherine Rose secure unanimous acquittal in attempted murder trial

James Scobie KC and Catherine Rose of the Garden Court Crime Team represented the Defendant, instructed by Sharon Toor of Kalber Struckley Toor Solicitors.

James Scobie KCCatherine Rose

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Thursday 11 June 2026

Court acquits domestic abuse survivor of firearms and drugs charges after psychiatric assessment

Lucie Wibberley of the Garden Court Crime Team represented the defendant, a woman acquitted of firearms and drugs charges.

Lucie Wibberley

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Wednesday 10 June 2026

Crown drops case against defendant prosecuted for taking down England flags

Sania Nissar of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed by Paul Block of Levy and Co Solicitors.

Sania Nissar

Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime, Murder and Violent Crime | Tuesday 9 June 2026

Tetevi Davi joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Tetevi Davi

Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Murder and Violent Crime | Monday 8 June 2026

Sania Nissar joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Sania Nissar

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 29 May 2026

Giles Cockings KC secures acquittals in ‘Dominican Republic’ Murder at Southwark Crown Court

Giles Cockings KC led Molloy of Rose Court and was instructed by Talisha Mathurin of SVS Solicitors.

Giles Cockings KC

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Thursday 28 May 2026

Shina Animashaun secures acquittal in complex firearms trial

Shina Animashaun secured the acquittal of his client, who faced allegations of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Shina Animashaun

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 15 May 2026

Twanieka Alcindor secures full acquittal on GBH charges following 7-day jury trial

Twanieka Alcindor of the Garden Court Crime Team secured the acquittal of a 69-year-old grandfather of previous good character after a 7-day re-trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.

Twanieka Alcindor

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