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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 | Friday 1 November 2024

Successful application to dismiss in racially aggravated harassment case

Ife Thompson of Garden Court Chambers represented the defendant, instructed by Clement Idowu of Criminal Defence Solicitors.

Ifẹ Thompson

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 1 November 2024

Former pupils Abby Buttle and Christopher Lambert join Garden Court Chambers as tenants

We are delighted to announce that Abby Buttle and Christopher Lambert have joined Garden Court Chambers as tenants, following the successful completion of their pupillage.

Abby ButtleChristopher Lambert

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 30 October 2024

Keir Monteith KC appointed member of JUSTICE Council

We are delighted to announce that Keir Monteith KC of the Garden Court Crime Team has been appointed a member of the JUSTICE Council.

Keir Monteith KC

Education Law, Employment and Discrimination Law | Tuesday 29 October 2024

University lifts grade cap after legal battle over disability discrimination

Oscar Davies of the Garden Court Education Law Team acted for the University Student (“A”) in this matter.

Oscar Davies

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 29 October 2024

Clare Wade KC secures acquittal for defendant in murder trial

Clare Wade KC of the Garden Court Crime Team represented the defendant, leading Evans Amoah-Nyamekye, instructed by Sarah Mirza of Birds Solicitors.

Clare Wade KC

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Immigration Law | Tuesday 29 October 2024

Sangeetha Iengar joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Sangeetha Iengar

Court of Protection | Monday 28 October 2024

Where does the line lie for authorisation of medical treatment under Mental Health Act 1983 or Mental Capacity Act 2005?

Blog post by Tim Baldwin of the Garden Court Chambers Court of Protection Team.

Tim Baldwin

Education Law, Administrative and Public Law, Community Care Law | Monday 28 October 2024

Alex Temple joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Alex Temple

Family Law, Children’s Rights | Monday 21 October 2024

National Deprivation of Liberty Court Update: Consent and Necessity of DOLs

Blog by James Holmes of the Garden Court Family Law Team.

James Holmes

Family Law | Monday 21 October 2024

Hannah Rought-Brooks acts for father of family with complex needs

Hannah Rought-Brooks of the Garden Court Family Law Team acted for the children's father.

Hannah Rought-Brooks

Family Law, Children Law, International Family Law | Monday 21 October 2024

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in public law proceedings – a refresher

Blog by Hannah Wyatt of the Garden Court Family Law Team.

Hannah Wyatt

Family Law, Children’s Rights | Monday 21 October 2024

A step closer to transparency – Summers & Anor v White & Ors [2024]

Blog by Jennifer Grehan of the Garden Court Family Law Team.

Jennifer Grehan

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 18 October 2024

Marc Willers KC called to The Bar of Northern Ireland

Marc Willers KC specialises in the following areas: environmental law and climate justice; planning law; administrative and public law; civil liberties, human rights and discrimination law; and Gypsy, Traveller and Roma law. Marc is recommended in the Chambers UK Bar Guide and the Legal 500 in planning law, environmental law, civil liberties and human rights. He is also […]

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 17 October 2024

Garden Court secures number one rankings in Chambers UK Bar Guide 2025

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to be recognised as a top ranked set in the Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2025.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 15 October 2024

Owen Greenhall delivers opening statement to Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 2 (Phase 2)

Owen Greenhall represents core participants Diane Abbott MP and Rt Hon Dame Joan Ruddock PC, instructed by Jules Carey of Bindmans LLP.

Owen Greenhall

Youth Justice & Child Rights, Children’s Rights, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 15 October 2024

Garden Court Chambers welcomes three new pupils

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to welcome three new pupils: Maya Thomas Davis, Frederick Legg, and Leanna Burnard.

Maya Thomas DavisFrederick LeggLeanna Burnard

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 15 October 2024

Rajiv Menon KC delivers opening statement to Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 2 (Phase 2)

Our Joint Head of Chambers, Rajiv Menon KC represents core participants at the Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 2 (Phase 2).

Rajiv Menon KCRussell FraserUna Morris

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 15 October 2024

Kirsten Heaven delivers opening statement to Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 2 (Phase 2)

Our Kirsten Heaven of the Garden Court Inquests & Inquiries Team represents all of the co-operating non-police non-state core participants (‘NPSCPs’). She is instructed by Lydia Dagostino of Kellys Solicitors.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Monday 14 October 2024

Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 2 (Phase 2) hearings open today

Several Garden Court Barristers represent core participants at the Undercover Policing Inquiry in Tranche 2 (Phase 2).

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