Shina Animashaun secured the acquittal of his client, who faced allegations of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Garden Court Chambers is delighted to announce that five new pupils will be joining in October 2027, following the most recent recruitment round.
Michael Goold of the Garden Court Protest Rights Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Sarah Robertson of Birnberg Peirce Solicitors.
Michael Ivers KC and Alex Rose of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Alastair Lyon of Birnberg Peirce & Partners.
Alex Grigg of the Garden Court Immigration, Public Law and Community Care teams acted for MAH, instructed by Bahar Ata, Katie Nelson and Ana Isabel Hart of Duncan Lewis Solicitors.
Giles Cockings KC of the Garden Court Crime Team secured full acquittals at the Old Bailey for his client who was wrongly identified as ‘the shooter’ in drive by gang-land triple shooting.
We are delighted to announce that Ollie Persey was Highly Commended, and three Garden Court barristers were shortlisted at Advocate’s Bar Pro Bono Awards 2026.
The Youth Justice White Paper, ‘Cutting Youth Crime, Changing Young Lives’, has announced the government’s plans for mandatory training for lawyers representing children.
Tom Wainwright of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the Appellant, instructed by Greg Stewart and Matthew Ronchetti of GT Stewart.
Twanieka Alcindor of the Garden Court Crime Team secured the acquittal of a 69-year-old grandfather of previous good character after a 7-day re-trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Garden Court congratulates James Holmes who has been shortlisted for Legal Aid Barrister of the Year at the 2026 LALYs.
Victoria Burgess and James Holmes of the Garden Court Family Law Team were instructed by Essex County Council.
Lee Wood had been serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 29 years. He was released from Winchester CC yesterday. The retrial involved detailed expert evidence from both pathology and cell site as well as considerable legal argument.
We would like to thank all those who have supported Rajiv during this difficult time and hope that this is now the end of the matter. This unprecedented attempt to criminalise lawyers for doing their job and representing their clients fearlessly should never be repeated.
David Emanuel KC and Alex Rose of the Garden Court Crime Team were instructed to act at this appeal by Shaun Draycott of Draycott Browne Solicitors.
Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Crime Team explores how the Crime and Policing Act 2026 coming into force in June this year will expanding corporate criminal liability and increase exposure for UK businesses.
Carol Hawley of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team was instructed by Madeleine Corr of Shaw Graham Kersh LLP.
Rajiv Menon KC, a highly respected silk at Garden Court Chambers and a former head of chambers, is facing proceedings for contempt of court. The alleged contempt concerns a closing speech that Rajiv delivered to a jury at the Woolwich Crown Court in January 2026. We are extremely concerned about the chilling effect on the Bar of the state seeking to criminalise barristers for their representation of their clients.
Mark Symes explores whether current Home Office immigration raids and rapid enforcement action meet principles of procedural fairness, and offers insight into the difficulties of mounting judicial review challenges.
Belfast eel fisherman Declan Conlon has brought a Judicial Review against the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) over its duties to protect Loch Neagh from nutrient pollution and to protect his livelihood.
