Following a 14-week trial at the Central Criminal Court, the jury returned a Not Guilty verdict for the defendant, acquitting him of the allegation of being a member of a proscribed (terrorist) organisation, namely the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (‘PKK’). He also no longer faces prosecution in relation to a related charge (of addressing a meeting […]
We are delighted to announce that Sania Nissar has joined Garden Court Chambers as a new tenant.
Adrian Berry KC of the Garden Court Immigration & Public Law Teams spoke at the House of Lords for the launch of two reports examining citizenship deprivation in the United Kingdom.
Sophie Lucas is instructed by Toufique Hossain and Manini Menon of Duncan Lewis Solicitors. She is led by Charlotte Kilroy KC, with Grant Kynaston of Blackstone Chambers.
Oscar Davies’ book is to be published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, scheduled for Autumn 2027.
Shahida Begum of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed by Fergus Harrington of ABV Solicitors.
Garden Court Chambers are delighted to announce that Tim Baldwin has been re-appointed as co-chair of the Housing Law Practitioners’ Association.
Giles Cockings KC led Molloy of Rose Court and was instructed by Talisha Mathurin of SVS Solicitors.
Blog by Oscar Davies of the Garden Court Employment and Discrimination Law Team.
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.
