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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

Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime, Murder and Violent Crime | Tuesday 5 May 2026

Alex Taylor-Camara secures unanimous acquittal on drugs and firearms offences

Alex Taylor-Camara has secured the unanimous acquittal of his client, charged with drugs and firearms offences, following a seven-day trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.

Alex Taylor-Camara

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Thursday 30 April 2026

Old Bailey: Jury acquits client charged with serious offences

Icah Peart KC and Lucie Wibberley's client was unanimously acquitted of violent disorder, murder and manslaughter by a jury following a five week trial at the Old Bailey. 

Icah Peart KCLucie Wibberley

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 10 April 2026

Sam Robinson KC secures murder acquittal in reverse burden case

Sam Robinson KC of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, leading Jodie Hitchcock of 3TG, with invaluable assistance from the instructing solicitor, Helen D’Silva of D’Silva’s Solicitors.

Sam Robinson KC

Criminal Defence, Fraud, Financial Crime and Confiscation, Murder and Violent Crime | Wednesday 25 March 2026

Rhiannon Sara Crimmins KC joins Garden Court Chambers

We are delighted to announce that Rhiannon Sara Crimmins KC has joined the Garden Court Chambers’ Crime Team.

Rhiannon Sara Crimmins KC

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 13 March 2026

Unanimous acquittal in attempted murder trial involving gang evidence, drill lyrics and rap music

Following a three-week trial at the Inner London Crown Court, the jury unanimously acquitted Gerwyn’s client of attempted murder and wounding with intent after two hours.

Gerwyn Wise

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Tuesday 10 March 2026

Tom Copeland secures acquittal in double attempted murder trial involving expert evidence

Tom Copeland of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant in proceedings, instructed by K Legal Solicitors.

Tom Copeland

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Monday 19 January 2026

Hossein Zahir KC and Alex Rose secure acquittals for young defendant charged with murder, aggravated burglary, and robbery

Hossein Zahir KC and Alex Rose of Garden Court Criminal Defence Team were instructed by Abu Kibla of Stuart Miller Solicitors.

Hossein Zahir KCAlex Rose

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 19 December 2025

Mark Robinson’s client unanimously acquitted of murder at the Old Bailey

Mark Robinson was led by Dean George KC of 2BR and was instructed by Denise Wilson-Osuide, Senior Partner at ITN Solicitors.

Mark Robinson

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Tuesday 16 December 2025

Victoria Meads secures manslaughter acquittal in jury trial

Victoria Meads, instructed by Rob Johnson of SVS Solicitors, has successfully secured the acquittal of a female defendant on trial for manslaughter.

Victoria Meads
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