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Garden Court Chambers | Friday 31 May 2024

Garden Court Chambers celebrates 50th Anniversary

This year marks 50 years of Garden Court Chambers winning ground-breaking cases of constitutional importance.

Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights | Thursday 6 February 2025

Jury rejects prosecution of joint enterprise murder and finds six black boys not guilty of murder and manslaughter

Counsel acting for the defendants included Icah Peart KC, Keir Monteith KC, Victoria Meads, Daniel Jameson and Gerwyn Wise of the Garden Court Crime Team.

Criminal Defence | Thursday 30 May 2024

Icah Peart KC secures acquittal in Old Bailey murder trial

Icah Peart KC of the Garden Court Crime Team represented the defendant, leading Justin McLintock of 15 New Bridge Street, instructed by Warren Brazier of EBR Attridge.

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Tuesday 7 May 2024

Systemic failures in DNA testing leads to release of Bermudan man wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for more than 10 years

Julian was represented by Icah Peart KC of Garden Court Chambers, Amanda Clift-Matthews of Doughty Street Chambers and Vaughan Caines of Forensica Legal (Bermuda), instructed by The Death Penalty Project at Simons Muirhead Burton LLP.

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 2 April 2024

Woman acquitted of attempting to pervert the course of justice following murder in Kent

Our Icah Peart KC of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, leading Jessie Smith of Doughty Street. Counsel instructed by Tricia O'Sullivan of Sperrin Law.

Criminal Defence | Monday 4 December 2023

Icah Peart KC leading Thalia Maragh secures acquittal in Old Bailey murder trial

Icah Peart KC and Thalia Maragh, of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence team, instructed by Vendrys Henry of VH Lawyers Limited.

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 19 April 2023

Icah Peart KC and Judy Khan KC secure murder acquittal for their clients

Icah Peart KC represented Ronald Kisekka, instructed by Pratik Patel of IKP. Judy Khan KC was representing Dwayne Harris, instructed by Anthony Mulrenan of LMJ solicitors.

Criminal Defence | Monday 4 April 2022

Icah Peart QC secures acquittal for murder

Icah Peart QC, of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team, led Martin Liddiard and was instructed by Hockham Suthi of Riley Hayes Solicitors.

Criminal Defence | Friday 15 December 2017

Icah Peart QC secures acquittal of young mother

Icah Peart QC of Garden Court Chambers represented Tashika Mothen.

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 26 February 2016

Defendant acquitted of murdering alleged drug dealer

The defendant was represented by Icah Peart QC of Garden Court Chambers.

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 30 October 2015

Chambers UK Bar Guide ranks Garden Court in Band 1

Garden Court Chambers recognised as a leading set for immigration, social housing, civil liberties, police law, Court of Protection, crime and inquests and public inquiries.

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 8 October 2015

Garden Court wins Legal 500 crime set of the year award

The winners in these awards are chosen by the Legal 500 as a result of thousands of interviews with firms, sets and counsel.

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 19 August 2014

Man accused of murder using WW1 ammunition unanimously acquitted

Noor Omar, accused of murder, has been unanimously acquitted. He was represented by Icah Peart QC and Di Middleton.

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 31 October 2013

Garden Court Chambers ranked Band 1 in Chambers UK 2014

We are once again delighted to have been ranked as a leading set by Chambers and Partners in the Chambers UK 2014 directory.

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 25 June 2013

Icah Peart QC, Brenda Campbell and Dafna Spiro secure murder acquittals at the Old Bailey

After a complex five-month, 10-handed cut throat murder and conspiracy trial at the Old Bailey, Icah Peart QC, Brenda Campbell and Dafna Spiro have secured acquittals for their clients.

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 15 January 2013

Garden Court barristers recognised in Black Letter Law directory

Garden Court Chambers was delighted to learn that a record number of members of Chambers have been identified in the latest edition of Black Letter Law Directory. In total, 12 barristers have been highlighted for being in the news or as notable practition

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