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Criminal Defence | Wednesday 13 August 2025

James Scobie KC and Christian Wasunna act for defendant unanimously acquitted in manslaughter trial

James Scobie KC and Christian Wasunna of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the first defendant.

James Scobie KCChristian Wasunna

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 12 August 2025

Twanieka Alcindor acts for grandfather found not guilty of assault following family dispute

Twanieka Alcindor of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Khalid Ouhla at Wainwright & Cummins Solicitors.

Twanieka Alcindor

Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 12 August 2025

Twanieka Alcindor successfully resists application for further detention of seized cash

Twanieka Alcindor of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the respondent, instructed by Errol Robinson of McGrath & Co (as part of GT Stewart Solicitors).

Twanieka Alcindor

Criminal Defence | Friday 8 August 2025

Gerwyn Wise and Tommy Seagull act for defendant acquitted of attempted murder in east London shooting at the Old Bailey

Gerwyn Wise led Tommy Seagull of the Garden Court Crime Team, instructed by Georgia Patterson of TV Edwards.

Gerwyn WiseTommy Seagull

Criminal Defence | Thursday 7 August 2025

Stella Harris and Letitia Duffus act for defendant found not guilty of attempted murder in double shooting case

Stella Harris led Letitia Duffus of the Garden Court Crime Team. Counsel instructed by Jessica Murray of Hodge, Jones & Allen.

Stella HarrisLetitia Duffus

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Protest Rights, Protest Rights | Tuesday 5 August 2025

Palestine Action granted permission to challenge proscription as terrorist organisation

Owen Greenhall and Audrey Cherryl Mogan of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Team, act as junior counsel for Huda Ammori, a co-founder of the direct action protest network, Palestine Action.

Owen GreenhallAudrey Cherryl Mogan

Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Monday 28 July 2025

‘Never Mind the Bankers’ – Henry Blaxland KC

Henry Blaxland KC of the Garden Court Financial Crime Team discusses the Supreme Court appeals which quashed the convictions of Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo.

Henry Blaxland KC

Children’s Rights, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 22 July 2025

Sarah Hemingway appears in YJLC ‘Safeguarding First: Children and the criminal legal system’

Sarah Hemingway of Garden Court Chambers is featured in Youth Justice Legal Centre's training video.

Sarah Hemingway

Criminal Defence, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 18 July 2025

Court of Appeal quashes wrongful conviction of victims of historic miscarriage of justice

Henry Blaxland KC of Garden Court Chambers Crime Team acted for Errol Campbell, instructed by Matt Foot of APPEAL.

Henry Blaxland KC

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Wednesday 16 July 2025

James Scobie KC recognised in Doyle’s Guide 2025 as pre-eminent criminal silk

We are delighted to announce that James Scobie KC of Garden Court Chambers has been recognised in the 2025 Doyle’s Guide to Leading Criminal Law Kings Counsel, London.

James Scobie KC

Criminal Defence | Monday 14 July 2025

Elena Papamichael successful in half time submission on human trafficking counts alleged against her young adult client

Elena Papamichael was instructed by  Mel Stooks, Partner at GT Stewart Solicitors to represent a 21 year old defendant charged with three counts of human trafficking in a multi-handed case at Ipswich Crown Court. Her client was acquitted.

Elena Papamichael

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 9 July 2025

David Emanuel KC successfully argues for conditional discharge in Court of Appeal

David Emanuel KC was instructed by Jade Gambrill of LF Law.

David Emanuel KC

Criminal Defence | Monday 7 July 2025

Hossein Zahir KC, James Scobie KC, Helen Butcher and Tom Wainwright act for defendants acquitted of murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life

Hossein Zahir KC leading Helen Butcher acted for JR, instructed by Russell Cooke Solicitors. James Scobie KC leading Jade Gambrill of LF Law acted for EM, instructed by Joseph Hill Solicitors. Tom Wainwright acted for KS, instructed by Birds Solicitors.

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals, Children’s Rights | Monday 30 June 2025

New report calling for reform of Joint Enterprise laws – Black men disproportionately imprisoned

‘Joint Enterprise on Trial’ by APPEAL is published with foreword by Keir Monteith KC.

Keir Monteith KC

Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Children’s Rights | Monday 16 June 2025

Former pupil Daniella Davenport joins Garden Court Chambers as a tenant

We are delighted to announce that Daniella Davenport has joined Garden Court Chambers as a tenant, following the successful completion of her pupillage.

Daniella Davenport

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 11 June 2025

Elena Papamichael secures dismissal of firearms charges for defendant

Elena Papamichael of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Emily McNally of Hodge Jones and Allen.

Elena Papamichael

Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Children’s Rights | Tuesday 3 June 2025

Letitia Duffus joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Letitia Duffus

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 28 May 2025

Tom Wainwright successfully appeals finding of contempt of court on basis of lack of due process

Tom Wainwright is a member of the Garden Court Criminal Defence and Criminal Appeals Teams.

Tom Wainwright

Criminal Defence | Thursday 22 May 2025

Hossein Zahir KC acts for defendant in high-profile espionage case

Hossein Zahir KC of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Lloyds PR Solicitors, appeared for Ivan Stoyanov.

Hossein Zahir KC

Criminal Defence | Friday 16 May 2025

Stella Harris’ client acquitted of murder in case with complex pathological evidence

Stella Harris of Garden Court Crime Team represented the defendant, led by Sean Larkin KC of QEB Hollis Whiteman and instructed by Greg Powell of Powell Spencer & Partners.

Stella Harris
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