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Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Monday 10 December 2018

Solicitor’s conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal

Susan Wright was led by Clare Wade QC, both of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team.

Susan Wright

Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 4 December 2018

Henry Blaxland QC shortlisted for Crime Silk of the Year by the Legal 500 Awards 2019

Henry Blaxland QC has been shortlisted by the Legal 500 Awards 2019 for Crime Silk of the Year.

Henry Blaxland KC

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 28 November 2018

Kalif Dibbassey acquitted of murder of fellow prisoner at Wormwood Scrubs

James Scobie QC led Mark Fraser of Furnival Chambers and was instructed by Jamie Fisher of Dobsons Criminal Law Solicitors.

James Scobie KC

Criminal Defence | Monday 26 November 2018

David Emanuel successfully applies for Defendant to vacate his plea for attempted murder at the Old Bailey

David Emanuel of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed on behalf of the Defendant by Edward Brown of Carson Kaye Solicitors.

David Emanuel KC

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Friday 23 November 2018

Emma-Jayne Magson granted leave to appeal against conviction for killing boyfriend in light of “fresh evidence”

Clare Wade QC is instructed by Louise Bullivant, Aitken Harter Solicitors on behalf of Emma-Jayne Magson.

Clare Wade KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Monday 12 November 2018

High Court issues guidance on use of case management information in criminal trials

Owen Greenhall acted for the successful appellant KM. He was instructed by Mark Ashford of TV Edwards Solicitors LLP.

Owen Greenhall

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 30 October 2018

Judge ruled no adverse inference to be held against one very vulnerable defendant in Rotherham grooming gang case due to associated complex mental health issues

Nerida Harford-Bell represented defendant, Tanweer Ali, in the case. She was instructed by Abid Hussain of Hussain Solicitors.

Nerida Harford-Bell

Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Monday 29 October 2018

Client alleged to have conspired to supply £3.8 million worth of cocaine and accused of associated money laundering allegations found ‘not guilty’

Keir Monteith was instructed by Mohsin Ariff at Lloyds PR Solicitors on behalf of the defendant, AT. 

Keir Monteith KC

Criminal Defence | Friday 19 October 2018

5 young men tried for murder following death of young man after night-time street attack in Greenwich

James Scobie QC, Judy Khan QC, Christian Wasunna and Anya Lewis were all instructed in the case.

James Scobie KCAnya Lewis KCChristian Wasunna

Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 16 October 2018

Two ‘not guilty’ verdicts secured in seven-handed £1 million insurance conspiracy

Keir Monteith represented KN, and was instructed by Pan Symeou of Faradays Solicitors.

Keir Monteith KC

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 2 October 2018

Nineteen year old unanimously acquitted of murder and manslaughter in less than three hours

Alex Rose represented Brandon Akapea, instructed by Guven Ates of Morgan Has Solicitors, with Joel Bennathan QC of Doughty Street Chambers.

Alex Rose

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 2 October 2018

Eighteen year old acquitted of murder

Dexter Dias QC and Alex Rose represented Yigiter Gok, instructed by Ali Has of Morgan Has Solicitors.

Alex RoseDexter Dias KC

Criminal Defence | Friday 21 September 2018

Successful Application to Dismiss in Conspiracy to Supply Case

Elizabeth Garcia, of Garden Court’s crime team, represented one of 12 defendants at Winchester Crown Court, alleged to be involved in a large-scale County Lines drugs supply operation.

Criminal Defence | Thursday 6 September 2018

Garden Court Chambers welcomes Bill Evans to the Criminal Defence Team

We are delighted to announce that Bill Evans has joined the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team.

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 7 August 2018

Surrey Police apologise and trial collapses after defence submissions reveal systemic disclosure failings in Jonathan King sex abuse case

Henry Blaxland QC is instructed by Steve Bird of Bird Solicitors, representing Jonathan King.

Henry Blaxland KC

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Friday 20 July 2018

Commons Justice Committee releases damning report on CPS disclosure failings in criminal cases

Emma Fenn of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team was one of two special advisers to the Committee.

Emma Fenn

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 17 July 2018

The CCRC have now decided not to contest judicial review after David Emanuel obtained permission to judicially review the CCRC refusal to refer 2004 murder conviction to the Court of Appeal

David Emanuel was instructed by Steven Bird of Birds Solicitors.

David Emanuel KC

Criminal Defence | Thursday 5 July 2018

Three campaigners cleared of disrupting Cardiff defence industry event

The defendants were represented by Audrey Cherryl Mogan, Meredoc McMinn and Camila Zapata Besso.

Audrey Cherryl MoganMeredoc McMinn

Criminal Defence | Thursday 28 June 2018

Acquittal of four men at Kingston Crown Court for money laundering and evasion of duty offences

Stephen Kamlish QC, Brenda Campbell QC, Jacob Bindman, Emma Fenn and Alia Akram represented three of the defendants.

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 19 June 2018

Asad Malik and London Parking Gatwick Ltd deny allegations to two counts of fraudulent trading and four of engaging in a misleading commercial practice

Keir Monteith was instructed in the case by Abraar Ayez and Shahid Khan of Advice Wise Solicitors. 

Keir Monteith KC
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