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Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Thursday 2 October 2025

Giles Cockings KC joins Garden Court Chambers

We are delighted to announce that Giles Cockings KC has joined the Garden Court Chambers’ Crime Team.

Giles Cockings KC

Immigration Law | Thursday 2 October 2025

Refusal by Ministry of Defence to relocate senior Afghan Judge quashed by High Court

The Claimant was represented by Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC and Taimour Lay of the Garden Court Immigration Law Team, instructed by Cooley (UK) LLP.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KCTaimour LayRonan Toal

Administrative and Public Law, Court of Protection, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 1 October 2025

Top tier rankings for Garden Court in Legal 500

Garden Court Chambers is proud to be recognised yet again as a Top Tier set in the Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings.

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law | Tuesday 30 September 2025

High Court quashes Home Office curtailment of leave to remain and finds interview breach of procedural fairness

The Claimant was represented by Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC of the Garden Court Immigration Law Team, acting for Zyba Law.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC

Inquests and Inquiries, Children’s Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 29 September 2025

Covid-19 Inquiry: Children’s Rights Organisations call for protection of children in future crises

Jennifer Twite and Fatima Jichi of Garden Court Chambers are instructed by Chris Callender at Just for Kids Law, led by Steve Broach KC of 39 Essex Street.

Jennifer TwiteFatima Jichi

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 29 September 2025

Covid-19 Inquiry: Sangeetha Iengar makes opening submission on behalf of Long Covid Kids for Module 8

Sangeetha Iengar represents core participants Long Covid Kids and Long Covid Kids Scotland in Module 8 of the Inquiry, led by Sarah Hannett KC of Matrix Chambers. Counsel instructed by Jane Ryan of Bhatt Murphy.

Sangeetha Iengar

Administrative and Public Law, Inquests and Inquiries, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 26 September 2025

Hillsborough Law, at last

Garden Court barrister Patrick Roche sets out how campaigners reached this historic milestone and what it could mean for institutional accountability.

Patrick Roche

International Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 25 September 2025

Privy Council finds Fire Service appointment process unlawful and breach of the protection of the law

Jodie Blackstock of Garden Court Chambers acted for the appellant, led by Anand Ramlogan SC, instructed by Freedom Law Chambers, Trinidad.

Jodie Blackstock

Immigration Law, Court of Protection, Administrative and Public Law | Thursday 25 September 2025

Garden Court wins Immigration Set of the Year at Legal 500 Bar Awards

For the third year running, Garden Court Chambers has won Immigration Set of the Year at the Legal 500 Bar Awards, held last night at the Park Plaza in London. These awards honor leading chambers and barristers based on rigorous, independent research. Our Immigration Team is recognised as the pre-eminent set of barristers in the […]

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 19 September 2025

Alex Taylor-Camara secures not guilty verdict in firearms case raising issues of disclosure

Alex Taylor-Camara of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Jeffrey Muhammad of Amosu Robinshaw Solicitors.

Alex Taylor-Camara

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law | Thursday 18 September 2025

Competing extradition requests: Justice Minister’s decision quashed – natural justice prevails

The Claimant was represented by Helen Foot of Garden Court Chambers, led by Ben Cooper KC, with Amelia Nice of Doughty Street Chambers.

Helen Foot

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 17 September 2025

Hillsborough Law Bill: Historic move to stop state coverups and bring justice to families

Garden Court Chambers pays tribute to the Hillsborough families, campaigners, and the wider legal teams.

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 17 September 2025

Mark Robinson secures acquittal in contested assault trial

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Suzan Ozdemir of VLS Solicitors.

Mark Robinson

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 16 September 2025

Shanice Mahmud joins Garden Court as new tenant

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

Shanice Mahmud

Criminal Defence, International Crime and Conflict Law | Monday 15 September 2025

Prosecution drops charges against men accused of spying for China under Official Secrets Act

Henry Blaxland KC of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for one of the defendants, Christopher Cash, instructed by Alastair Lyon of Birnberg Peirce.

Henry Blaxland KC

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 12 September 2025

Garden Court Chambers mourns the loss of Professor Conor Gearty KC (Hon)

Garden Court mourns the loss of Professor Conor Gearty KC, a shining light in civil liberties and human rights for decades through his work as a lawyer, as an educator, and as a thinker.

Family Law | Friday 12 September 2025

Dr Maia Love joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

We are delighted to announce that Dr Maia Love has joined Garden Court Chambers as a new tenant.

Inquests and Inquiries, Welfare Benefits Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 10 September 2025

Low-income families an ‘afterthought’: Matthew Ahluwalia represents CPAG in Covid-19 Inquiry

Matthew Ahluwalia of Garden Court Chambers is instructed in the Covid-19 Inquiry on behalf of core participant, Child Poverty Action Group.

Matthew Ahluwalia

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 9 September 2025

Mark Robinson secures acquittal for vulnerable defendant in aggravated vehicle taking case involving modern slavery

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant instructed by Kate Youssouf and Mel Stooks of GT Stewart.

Mark Robinson

Education Law, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 9 September 2025

Birmingham City Council abandons appeal against High Court order to reassess home-to-school transport package

Ollie Persey and Alex Temple of the Garden Court Education Law Team, instructed by Rachael Smurthwaite of Irwin Mitchell, acted for the successful Respondent in defending the High Court order.

Ollie PerseyAlex Temple
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