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Criminal Defence | 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

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law, Housing Law | Thursday 18 December 2025

Court of Appeal confirms vital protections for asylum seekers facing loss of support

This Court of Appeal judgment confirms the role of the Asylum Support Tribunal in protecting asylum seekers at risk of losing basic accommodation and financial support, including where the Home Office has improperly treated their claim as “implicitly withdrawn”.

Alex GriggIrena Sabic KC

Housing Law | Tuesday 16 December 2025

How tenants will be able to challenge landlords who abuse new possession grounds

Housing law is changing from May 2026. Nick Bano and Jamie McGowan explain what tenants can do if a landlord abuses new possession grounds under the Renters’ Rights Act, coming into force in May next year.

Nick BanoJamie McGowan

Criminal Defence | 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

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

Housing Law | Friday 12 December 2025

Racially aggravated unlawful eviction: significant damages awarded

The family was represented by Nick Bano of the Garden Court Housing Law Team, instructed by Luke Sheldon of GT Stewart Solicitors.

Nick Bano

Criminal Defence, Financial Crime and Confiscation | Thursday 11 December 2025

Mark Robinson instructed to represent Operation Bayburn defendant

Mark is instructed by Unan Choudhury of Lewis Nedas & Co. His client is charged with Conspiracy to Assist Unlawful Immigration to the United Kingdom and Transferring Criminal Property (Money Laundering)

Mark Robinson

Employment and Discrimination Law, Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 10 December 2025

Tribunal dismisses claims against trans doctor and upholds Fife Health Board harassment claim

Oscar Davies of Garden Court Chambers was instructed to represent the intervener, TransLucent, alongside Robin White of Old Square Chambers. Counsel instructed by Bethany Eldon-Kerr and Kate Robinson of Leigh Day.

Oscar Davies

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 9 December 2025

Sophie Lucas delivers submissions at the Lampard Inquiry

Sophie Lucas of the Garden Court Inquests & Inquiries Team, is instructed by Matthew Smith and Eloise Carey of Bates Wells.

Sophie Lucas

Community Care Law, Welfare Benefits Law | Monday 8 December 2025

Successful defence of Universal Credit Transitional Protection

Blog post by Georgie Rea of the Garden Court Community Care Law Team.

Georgie Rea

Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 4 December 2025

Inquest into death of Giedrius Vasiljevas reveals serious issues in Metropolitan Police firearms officers’ evidence

Giedrius’s daughters, mother and ex-partner were represented by Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers and Sophie Walker of One Pump Court Chambers. Counsel instructed by Saunders Law.

Allison Munroe KCUna Morris

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 1 December 2025

Oscar Davies featured on Diversity Power List 2025/2026

We are delighted to announce that Oscar Davies is featured on Diversity Power List 2025/6.

Oscar Davies

Criminal Defence | Friday 28 November 2025

Helen Butcher secures unanimous County Lines acquittal after 10-day trial

Helen Butcher of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed by Alima Tejan-Jalloh of Needham Poulier Solicitors.

Helen Butcher

Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Friday 28 November 2025

Planning decision on intensive chicken farm quashed

Acland Bryant of the Garden Court Environmental Law & Climate Justice Team acted Coalition Against Factory Farming, instructed by Matthew McFeeley at Richard Buxton Solicitors.

Acland Bryant

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law | Friday 28 November 2025

Court of Appeal orders Home Office to reconsider Windrush ILR refusal after unlawful failure to exercise discretion

Grace Brown, Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers, was instructed by Freya Danby and Jacqueline McKenzie of Leigh Day.

Grace Brown

Criminal Defence | Friday 28 November 2025

Jury Trials: Statement from Garden Court Chambers

Statement by Garden Court Chambers.

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

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 21 November 2025

Where public bodies have failed, the law must now deliver

The long-awaited Hillsborough Law will improve transparency, accountability, and justice. To what extent? That is now down to Parliament.

Patrick Roche
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