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Criminal Defence | Friday 20 September 2024

Defendant acquitted following abuse of process submissions

Shahida Begum of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, IH, instructed by Alexander Bennett Solicitors.

Shahida Begum

Administrative and Public Law, Court of Protection, Immigration Law | Thursday 19 September 2024

Garden Court Chambers welcomes Eleanor Sibley as a new tenant

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

Eleanor Sibley

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 19 September 2024

Dexter Dias KC appointed High Court Judge

Garden Court Chambers is very proud to announce that Dexter Dias KC has been appointed as a High Court Judge. Dexter will begin sitting in the King’s Bench Division as Mr Justice Dexter Dias from 1 October 2024.

Dexter Dias KC

Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Immigration Law | Thursday 19 September 2024

High Court grants interim relief for immigration detainee with pending Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings

Alex Schymyck, of the Garden Court Chambers Public Law Team, represented the Claimant, instructed by Halima Safa Ahmed of Duncan Lewis Solicitors.

Alex Schymyck

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 18 September 2024

Mark Robinson secures suspended sentence order for defendant at Snaresbrook Crown Court

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Crime Team represented the defendant, instructed by Emma Oliphant of Blackfords LLP.

Mark Robinson

Immigration Law, Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 18 September 2024

Successful Discrimination Judicial Review results in Home Office changing the law to allow Bereaved Partners to make fee waiver applications when applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain

Nicola Braganza KC and Maria Moodie, both of the Garden Court Chambers Public Law and Immigration Teams, instructed by Sarah Looney at the Public Law Interest Centre, successfully represented the Claimant.

Nicola Braganza KCMaria Moodie

Protest Rights, Protest Rights, Protest Rights | Monday 16 September 2024

Protestor Marieha Hussain acquitted of racially aggravated public order offence after holding ‘coconut’ placard

Our Joint Head of Chambers, Rajiv Menon KC, represented Marieha Hussain, instructed by Birnberg Peirce.

Rajiv Menon KC

Family Law, Children Law | Friday 13 September 2024

Stephen Lue acts for parent of child in application for care and placement orders

Stephen Lue of the Garden Court Family Law Team acted for the Second Respondent, the father of the child, instructed by Thompson & Co Solicitors.

Stephen Lue

Criminal Defence | Friday 13 September 2024

Jurors refuse to convict four Palestine Action defendants charged with £700,000 worth of damage to factory

Audrey Cherryl Mogan of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team, and Alex McColl of Garden Court North Chambers, represented the defendants, instructed by Nicola Hall of Robert Lizar Solicitors.

Audrey Cherryl Mogan

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Thursday 12 September 2024

Louise Hooper contributes to ‘The Law of Artificial Intelligence’ Second Edition

Our Louise Hooper has contributed to Chapter 4: 'Human Rights' in The Law of Artificial Intelligence, second edition.

Louise Hooper

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

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 11 September 2024

Maaha Elahi recognised in Emerald x Aziz Foundation’s ‘100 Inspiring Muslims: Next Generation’

The Emerald Network and Aziz Foundation have published its list of 100 Inspiring Muslims.

Maaha Elahi

Criminal Defence, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 11 September 2024

Keir Monteith KC appears on Advancing Racial Equity Podcast: ‘Confronting Racial Bias in the Justice System’

Keir Monteith KC of the Garden Court Crime Team spoke to Shereen Daniels in the latest episode of the Advancing Racial Equity Podcast.

Keir Monteith KC

Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Planning Law | Monday 9 September 2024

Local campaigners stop oil terminal plan in its tracks as Council forced to admit mistake

Stop Whitehead Oil Terminal (SWOT) are represented by Acland Bryant of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Maria McCloskey of the PILS (Public Interest Litigation Support) Project.

Marc Willers KCAcland Bryant

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 9 September 2024

UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 3 public hearings open

Several Garden Court Barristers represent core participants at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in Module 3.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Wednesday 4 September 2024

Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report finds fire was “culmination of decades of failure”

Members of the Garden Court Chambers Inquests & Inquiries Team were instructed in the Inquiry, including Rajiv Menon KC, Leslie Thomas KC, Allison Munroe KC and Thalia Maragh.

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 3 September 2024

Garden Court Chambers mourns the death of Law Centre colleague Simon Mullings

Garden Court Chambers mourns the loss of our much-loved friend and Law Centre colleague Simon Mullings, Housing Team Leader at Hammersmith & Fulham Law Centre.

Youth Justice & Child Rights, Children’s Rights, Criminal Defence | Sunday 1 September 2024

Kate Aubrey-Johnson, Michael Goold & Elena Papamichael contribute to Legal Action Magazine (Sep 2024)

In this article, Kate Aubrey-Johnson, Michael Goold & Elena Papamichael round-up important developments in youth justice, including: Rap and drill music as evidence Ending unnecessary criminalisation of care-experienced people Strip searches against children Detention of children at the police station Out-of-court disposals Bail and remand Child criminal exploitation: modern slavery Mens rea, joint enterprise and […]

Kate Aubrey-JohnsonMichael GooldElena Papamichael

Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Climate Change and Fossil Fuel Production, Planning Law | Thursday 29 August 2024

Finch Supreme Court ruling impacts potential UK oil and gas projects

Our Marc Willers KC of the Garden Court Environmental Law and Climate Justice Team represented Sarah Finch, together with Estelle Dehon KC and Ruchi Parekh of Cornerstone Barristers. They were instructed by Rowan Smith, Carol Day and Julia Eriksen of Leig

Marc Willers KC

Family Law | Wednesday 28 August 2024

Amanda Weston KC shortlisted for ‘KC of the Year’ at Family Law Awards 2024

We are delighted to announce that our Amanda Weston KC has been shortlisted for 'KC of the Year' at The Family Law Awards 2024.

Amanda Weston KC
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