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Criminal Defence, Sexual Offences | Tuesday 17 February 2026

Shanice Mahmud secures unanimous acquittal at Worcester Crown Court

Shanice Mahmud of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed by Mahmood Khan of K Legal Solicitors.

Shanice Mahmud

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Protest Rights | Monday 16 February 2026

Extinction Rebellion medics unanimously acquitted despite defences being withdrawn

Tom Wainwright, of the Garden Court Protest Team, acted for the first and second defendants, instructed by Ella Jefferson and Hester Cavaciuti of Bindmans Solicitors.

Tom Wainwright

Criminal Defence | Friday 13 February 2026

Elena Papamichael on racial bias, retiring the word “gang” and stereotypes in the criminal justice system

Elena Papamichael, barrister in the Garden Court Crime Team, highlights how the racialised concept of a “gang” can reinforce and reflect the systemic bias in the criminal justice system.

Elena Papamichael

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Family Law, Children’s Rights | Thursday 12 February 2026

Amanda Meusz, Kate Aubrey-Johnson & Audrey Cherryl Mogan shortlisted at Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2026

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

Amanda MeuszKate Aubrey-JohnsonAudrey Cherryl Mogan

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 4 February 2026

Protesters cleared of Elbit Systems aggravated burglary

The six Palestine Action protesters charged over action against the Elbit Systems factory in Filton outside Bristol have been found not guilty of aggravated burglary. Garden Court barristers represented four of the defendants.

Criminal Defence, Sexual Offences | Tuesday 27 January 2026

James Scobie KC secures unanimous acquittal at Guildford Crown Court

James Scobie KC, instructed by Emma Schulhof of The Purkiss Partnership, has secured an unanimous acquittal for his client following a 12-day trial at Guildford Crown Court.

James Scobie KC

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Monday 19 January 2026

Hossein Zahir KC and Alex Rose secure acquittals for young defendant charged with murder, aggravated burglary, and robbery

Hossein Zahir KC and Alex Rose of Garden Court Criminal Defence Team were instructed by Abu Kibla of Stuart Miller Solicitors.

Hossein Zahir KCAlex Rose

Criminal Defence | Friday 16 January 2026

‘A Practical Guide to the law in relation to Gang Evidence and Drill Lyrics in Criminal Proceedings’ by Gerwyn Wise out now

The Garden Court Crime Team is pleased to announce that 'A Practical Guide to the law in relation to Gang Evidence and Drill Lyrics in Criminal Proceedings’ written by Gerwyn Wise is out now.

Gerwyn Wise

Criminal Defence, Immigration Law, Community Care Law | Sunday 21 December 2025

Judicial appointments

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to announce the judicial appointments of Irena Sabic KC and Anya Lewis KC.

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 19 December 2025

Mark Robinson’s client unanimously acquitted of murder at the Old Bailey

Mark Robinson was led by Dean George KC of 2BR and was instructed by Denise Wilson-Osuide, Senior Partner at ITN Solicitors.

Mark Robinson

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Tuesday 16 December 2025

Victoria Meads secures manslaughter acquittal in jury trial

Victoria Meads, instructed by Rob Johnson of SVS Solicitors, has successfully secured the acquittal of a female defendant on trial for manslaughter.

Victoria Meads

Criminal Defence, Fraud, Financial Crime and Confiscation | Thursday 11 December 2025

Mark Robinson instructed to represent Operation Bayburn defendant

Mark is instructed by Unan Choudhury of Lewis Nedas & Co. His client is charged with Conspiracy to Assist Unlawful Immigration to the United Kingdom and Transferring Criminal Property (Money Laundering)

Mark Robinson

Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime | Friday 28 November 2025

Helen Butcher secures unanimous County Lines acquittal after 10-day trial

Helen Butcher of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed by Alima Tejan-Jalloh of Needham Poulier Solicitors.

Helen Butcher

Criminal Defence | Friday 28 November 2025

Jury Trials: Statement from Garden Court Chambers

Statement by Garden Court Chambers.

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 21 November 2025

Mark Gatley KC and Daniel Jameson commence murder trial at Central Criminal Court

Mark Gatley KC leads Daniel Jameson, also of Garden Court Criminal Defence Team. Counsel instructed by Abu Kibla of Stuart Miller Solicitors.

Mark Gatley KCDaniel Jameson

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Monday 10 November 2025

Icah Peart KC secures unanimous acquittal in murder trial at Birmingham Crown Court

Icah Peart KC acted for the defendant, RB, instructed by Hockham Suthi of Riley Hayes Solicitors. Icah led Steve Tettey of Kenworthy Chambers.

Icah Peart KC

Criminal Defence | Friday 7 November 2025

Mark Gatley KC instructed in conspiracy to defraud and manslaughter case

Mark Gatley KC of the Garden Court Crime Team instructed by Abid Hussain of Hussain Solicitors.

Mark Gatley KC

Fraud, Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 5 November 2025

Catherine Rose secures acquittal in £1.6 million duty evasion trial

Catherine Rose of the Garden Court Financial Crime Team was instructed by Matthew Corn of Olliers Solicitors.

Catherine Rose

Protest Rights, Criminal Defence, Protest Rights | Saturday 1 November 2025

Audrey Cherryl Mogan and Gerard Pitt secure acquittals for Just Stop Oil activists who threw orange powder at Stonehenge protest

Audrey Cherryl Morgan and Gerard Pitt of the Garden Court Protest Rights Team were instructed by Francesca Cociani of Hodge, Jones and Allen Solicitors.

Audrey Cherryl MoganGerard Pitt

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 31 October 2025

Gerwyn Wise secures acquittal for teenager in murder trial involving complex joint participation

Gerwyn Wise was led by Jenni Dempster KC, Red Lion Chambers. Gerwyn and Jenni were instructed by Adrienne Wright, Head of the Crime Team at TV Edwards LLP. 

Gerwyn Wise
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