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Criminal Defence | Tuesday 17 February 2026

Shanice Mahmud secures unanimous acquittal at Worcester Crown Court

Shanice Mahmud of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed by Mahmood Khan of K Legal Solicitors.

Shanice Mahmud

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Housing Law | Tuesday 17 February 2026

UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 10 public hearings open

Garden Court barristers are representing core participants in the public hearings for Module 10, with Marine Sergides & Roger Pezzani appearing.

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Protest Rights | Monday 16 February 2026

Extinction Rebellion medics unanimously acquitted despite defences being withdrawn

Tom Wainwright, of the Garden Court Protest Team, acted for the first and second defendants, instructed by Ella Jefferson and Hester Cavaciuti of Bindmans Solicitors.

Tom Wainwright

Family Law, Divorce and Family Finances, Children Law | Monday 16 February 2026

Stephen Lue featured as influential figure in Attitude 101 2026 Financial and Legal List

Stephen Lue of Garden Court Chambers is featured in Attitude Magazine as one of 10 influential figures in the Financial & Legal category.

Stephen Lue

Criminal Defence | Friday 13 February 2026

Elena Papamichael on racial bias, retiring the word “gang” and stereotypes in the criminal justice system

Elena Papamichael, barrister in the Garden Court Crime Team, highlights how the racialised concept of a “gang” can reinforce and reflect the systemic bias in the criminal justice system.

Elena Papamichael

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Protest Rights | Friday 13 February 2026

High Court rules proscription of Palestine Action unlawful

Owen Greenhall and Audrey Cherryl Mogan acted in judicial review proceedings on behalf of the claimant, Huda Ammori, the co-founder of the group.

Owen GreenhallAudrey Cherryl Mogan

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Family Law, Children’s Rights | Thursday 12 February 2026

Amanda Meusz, Kate Aubrey-Johnson & Audrey Cherryl Mogan shortlisted at Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2026

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court barristers have been shortlisted at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2026.

Amanda MeuszKate Aubrey-JohnsonAudrey Cherryl Mogan

Immigration Law, International Human Rights | Friday 6 February 2026

Garden Court Chambers and Raza Halim shortlisted at LexisNexis Legal Awards 2026

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted: Raza Halim for the Pro Bono Award, and Garden Court for Chambers of the Year Award, and Diversity and Inclusion Award.

Raza Halim

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 5 February 2026

Statement from Garden Court Chambers on findings of The Cranston Inquiry

We welcome the Inquiry’s findings and recommendations for the families of the deceased and the survivor.

Protest Rights, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 4 February 2026

Protesters cleared of Elbit Systems aggravated burglary

The six Palestine Action protesters charged over action against the Elbit Systems factory in Filton outside Bristol have been found not guilty of aggravated burglary. Garden Court barristers represented four of the defendants.

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Law | Wednesday 4 February 2026

Stephanie Harrison KC featured in Counsel Magazine: ‘Lessons learnt: Holding the State to account’

Stephanie Harrison KC of Garden Court is featured in the January issue of Counsel Magazine.

Stephanie Harrison KC

Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 30 January 2026

Judge orders exemplary damages to be paid in false imprisonment claim

Stephen Simblet KC, Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers, led Daniel Grütters of 1 Pump Court on the successful appeal and damages award. They were instructed by Alice See and Felix Parsons of GT Stewart Solicitors.

Stephen Simblet KC

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 27 January 2026

James Scobie KC secures unanimous acquittal at Guildford Crown Court

James Scobie KC, instructed by Emma Schulhof of The Purkiss Partnership, has secured an unanimous acquittal for his client following a 12-day trial at Guildford Crown Court.

James Scobie KC

Family Law, Immigration and Family Law Crossover, International Family Law | Friday 23 January 2026

‘1980 Hague Convention/inherent jurisdiction proceedings: common immigration questions’ published in Family Law

The article is co-written by Maggie Jones and James Holmes of the Garden Court Chambers Family Law Team for the January 2026 issue of Family Law.

Maggie JonesJames Holmes

Family Law, International Family Law | Friday 23 January 2026

‘Witnesses giving evidence from abroad’ published in Family Law Journal

The article is written by Laura Williams of the Garden Court Chambers Family Law Team for the January issue of Family Law.

Laura Williams

Mediation | Friday 23 January 2026

Mediation Privilege – What is it and should we have it?

Blog by David Watkinson of the Garden Court Mediation Team.

David Watkinson

Immigration Law, Administrative and Public Law | Thursday 22 January 2026

Home Office grants Indefinite Leave to Remain to survivor of domestic abuse following judicial review

Zehrah Hasan of the Garden Court Immigration & Public Law Teams acted for the claimant, instructed by Camille Rouse of Tower Hamlets Law Centre.

Zehrah Hasan

Criminal Defence | Monday 19 January 2026

Hossein Zahir KC and Alex Rose secure acquittals for young defendant charged with murder, aggravated burglary, and robbery

Hossein Zahir KC and Alex Rose of Garden Court Criminal Defence Team were instructed by Abu Kibla of Stuart Miller Solicitors.

Hossein Zahir KCAlex Rose

Criminal Defence | Friday 16 January 2026

‘A Practical Guide to the law in relation to Gang Evidence and Drill Lyrics in Criminal Proceedings’ by Gerwyn Wise out now

The Garden Court Crime Team is pleased to announce that 'A Practical Guide to the law in relation to Gang Evidence and Drill Lyrics in Criminal Proceedings’ written by Gerwyn Wise is out now.

Gerwyn Wise

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Garden Court International, International Human Rights | Friday 16 January 2026

Seán Binder acquitted of all charges in court in Greece

Gráinne Mellon of Garden Court Chambers, led by Ed Fitzgerald KC, was instructed on the international and European elements of Sean’s case, and on his domestic regulatory appeal, respectively by Tessa Gregory of Leigh Day, and Andrew Katzen of Hickman and Rose LLP.

Gráinne Mellon
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