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Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Murder and Violent Crime | Monday 8 June 2026

Sania Nissar joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Sania Nissar

Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime | Monday 1 June 2026

Prosecution offers no evidence in case involving 60 kg of cocaine following service of defence statement

Shahida Begum of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed by Fergus Harrington of ABV Solicitors.

Shahida Begum

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 29 May 2026

Giles Cockings KC secures acquittals in ‘Dominican Republic’ Murder at Southwark Crown Court

Giles Cockings KC led Molloy of Rose Court and was instructed by Talisha Mathurin of SVS Solicitors.

Giles Cockings KC

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Thursday 28 May 2026

Shina Animashaun secures acquittal in complex firearms trial

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.

Shina Animashaun

Criminal Defence, Protest Rights | Tuesday 26 May 2026

Case thrown out against anti-racism campaigner accused of assaulting far-right activist

Michael Goold of the Garden Court Protest Rights Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Sarah Robertson of Birnberg Peirce Solicitors.

Michael Goold

Criminal Defence, Terrorism | Friday 22 May 2026

Michael Ivers KC and Alex Rose secure acquittal in terrorism trial at Central Criminal Court

Michael Ivers KC and Alex Rose of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Alastair Lyon of Birnberg Peirce & Partners.

Michael Ivers KCAlex Rose

Criminal Appeals & Miscarriages of Justice, Criminal Defence | Monday 18 May 2026

Tom Wainwright acts in successful appeal against conviction on basis of lack of jurisdiction

Tom Wainwright of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the Appellant, instructed by Greg Stewart and Matthew Ronchetti of GT Stewart.

Tom Wainwright

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 15 May 2026

Twanieka Alcindor secures full acquittal on GBH charges following 7-day jury trial

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.

Twanieka Alcindor

Criminal Appeals & Miscarriages of Justice, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 12 May 2026

Michael Ivers KC secures acquittal – client released from 29 year sentence

Lee Wood had been serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 29 years. He was released from Winchester CC yesterday. The retrial involved detailed expert evidence from both pathology and cell site as well as considerable legal argument.

Michael Ivers KC

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 12 May 2026

Contempt of Court – Appeal success for Rajiv Menon KC

We would like to thank all those who have supported Rajiv during this difficult time and hope that this is now the end of the matter. This unprecedented attempt to criminalise lawyers for doing their job and representing their clients fearlessly should never be repeated.

Rajiv Menon KC

Criminal Appeals & Miscarriages of Justice, Criminal Defence, Sexual Offences | Monday 11 May 2026

David Emanuel KC and Alex Rose successfully resist Attorney General’s attempt to increase sentence at Court of Appeal

David Emanuel KC and Alex Rose of the Garden Court Crime Team were instructed to act at this appeal by Shaun Draycott of Draycott Browne Solicitors.

David Emanuel KCAlex Rose

Fraud, Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Monday 11 May 2026

Preparing for the Crime and Policing Act 2026: Expanding Corporate Criminal Liability and the Growing Exposure for UK Businesses

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Crime Team explores how the Crime and Policing Act 2026 coming into force in June this year will expanding corporate criminal liability and increase exposure for UK businesses.

Mark Robinson

Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime | Friday 8 May 2026

Carol Hawley secures reduced sentence for vulnerable young man charged in drugs conspiracy

Carol Hawley of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team was instructed by Madeleine Corr of Shaw Graham Kersh LLP.

Carol Hawley

Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime, Murder and Violent Crime | Tuesday 5 May 2026

Alex Taylor-Camara secures unanimous acquittal on drugs and firearms offences

Alex Taylor-Camara has secured the unanimous acquittal of his client, charged with drugs and firearms offences, following a seven-day trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.

Alex Taylor-Camara

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Thursday 30 April 2026

Old Bailey: Jury acquits client charged with serious offences

Icah Peart KC and Lucie Wibberley's client was unanimously acquitted of violent disorder, murder and manslaughter by a jury following a five week trial at the Old Bailey. 

Icah Peart KCLucie Wibberley

Criminal Defence | Thursday 30 April 2026

Alex Ryle successfully acts for young claimant held unlawfully at HMP Thameside

Alex Ryle of Garden Court Chambers Crime Team acted for the claimant, instructed by Alex Pierides of Faradays Solicitors.

Alex Ryle

Children’s Rights, Criminal Defence, Protest Rights | Wednesday 29 April 2026

Garden Court barristers recognised at Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2026

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court barristers have been recognised at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2026:

Amanda MeuszKate Aubrey-JohnsonAudrey Cherryl Mogan

Fraud, Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Monday 13 April 2026

Mark Robinson instructed in multimillion-dollar embezzlement case

Mark Robinson, of the Garden Court Financial Crime & Confiscation Team, is privately instructed by Mark Bowen of Shearman Bowen.

Mark Robinson

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 10 April 2026

Sam Robinson KC secures murder acquittal in reverse burden case

Sam Robinson KC of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, leading Jodie Hitchcock of 3TG, with invaluable assistance from the instructing solicitor, Helen D’Silva of D’Silva’s Solicitors.

Sam Robinson KC

Criminal Defence | Thursday 2 April 2026

Criminalising Cultural Expression: drill music and ‘gang’ membership in the criminal justice system

Elena Papamichael, barrister in the Garden Court Crime Team, examines how drill music and Black culture has been criminalised, reflecting systemic bias in the criminal justice system.

Elena Papamichael
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