Garden Court Chambers has won the prestigious Set of the Year Award and the Pro Bono Set of the Year Award at the Chambers & Partners UK Bar Awards 2026
Garden Court Chambers was delighted to take home Set of the Year and Pro Bono Set of the Year at the Chambers & Partners UK Bar Awards 2026.
For over 50 years, our members have played a vital role in upholding the rule of law, defending human rights, and fighting injustice. They continue to do so every day.
The Set of the Year Award recognises their unwavering commitment to these principles and the difference their work makes.
In presenting the award, judges highlighted our place at the forefront of civil liberties, immigration, social housing, crime, and protest law – work we celebrated in our 50th Anniversary publication, Doing Right, Fearing No One.
Judges praised our high-profile work including:
- Challenging the unlawful one-in-one-out removal policy
- Defending Extinction Rebellion protesters
- Representing the Filton Four
- Challenging the proscription of Palestine Action
Garden Court is a Top Ranked Set in Police Law, Immigration, Social Housing, and Protest Law, with Set rankings in 12 practice areas and a total of 110 ranked barristers.
Joint Head of Chambers Sonali Naik KC attended the ceremony alongside Marc Willers KC and Oscar Davies who were shortlisted for Environment/Planning Silk of the Year and DEI Outstanding Contribution.
Garden Court was also shortlisted for:
- DEI Set of the Year
- Inquest & Inquiries Set of the Year
- Client Service Set of the Year
Our congratulations go to all the winners and nominees and to all those who advance excellence in advocacy, strategic client service, and thought leadership at the Bar.
Our thanks to Chambers & Partners for this recognition and to the many courageous clients and excellent solicitors NGOs, campaigners, and organisations with whom it is our privilege to do this work.
