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Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime | 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

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Monday 7 July 2025

Hossein Zahir KC, James Scobie KC, Helen Butcher and Tom Wainwright act for defendants acquitted of murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life

Hossein Zahir KC leading Helen Butcher acted for JR, instructed by Russell Cooke Solicitors. James Scobie KC leading Jade Gambrill of LF Law acted for EM, instructed by Joseph Hill Solicitors. Tom Wainwright acted for KS, instructed by Birds Solicitors.

Fraud, Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Thursday 16 May 2024

Garden Court barristers secure acquittals for clients in multi-million pound fraud

Alex Taylor-Camara and Daniel Jameson were instructed by Morgan Has Solicitors. Helen Butcher was instructed by ADH Solicitors.

Alex Taylor-CamaraHelen ButcherDaniel Jameson

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 26 April 2024

Sam Robinson KC and Helen Butcher secure acquittal for conspiracy to murder

Our Sam Robinson KC led Helen Butcher of the Garden Court Crime Team on behalf of the defendant, instructed by Keshina Bouri of Russell Cooke.

Sam Robinson KCHelen Butcher

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 14 August 2018

Garden Court Chambers welcome Helen Butcher to the Crime Team

We are delighted to announce that Helen Butcher has joined the Crime Team at Garden Court Chambers.

Helen Butcher

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