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Criminal Defence | Monday 16 December 2024

Michael Ivers KC secures not guilty verdicts in Sara Sharif murder trial

Michael Ivers KC, of the Garden Court Criminal Defence team, led Dan Taylor of Red Lion Chambers. They were instructed by Gias Uddin and Aashar Malik of Woolfe and Co. Solicitors.

Michael Ivers KC

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals, Youth Justice & Child Rights | Friday 13 December 2024

The Manchester 10 Appeal: Law student-to-be fights to clear his name

Keir Monteith KC and Audrey Cherryl Mogan of Garden Court Chambers represent Ademola Adedeji in the Court of Appeal, instructed by Zachary Whyte of Sperrin Law.

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 10 December 2024

Sam Robinson KC and Shahida Begum act in ‘highly complex’ acquittal

Our Sam Robinson KC led Shahida Begum of the Garden Court Crime Team, instructed by CS solicitors.

Sam Robinson KCShahida Begum

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Monday 9 December 2024

Henry Blaxland KC, Emma Fenn and Will Hanson instructed in court convened by Court of Appeal to resolve matter of statutory construction and apparent conflict in case law

Henry Blaxland KC, Emma Fenn and Will Hanson, of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team, were instructed in a special court, convened by the Court of Appeal, to resolve a matter of statutory construction and an apparent conflict in case law.

Emma FennWill HansonHenry Blaxland KC

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Friday 6 December 2024

Government to implement outstanding recommendations in Clare Wade KC’s Domestic Homicide Sentencing Review and Law Commission to review homicide law and sentencing

The Law Commission has agreed to take on a project reviewing the law on homicide and the sentencing framework for murder.

Clare Wade KC

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 4 December 2024

Tom Wainwright and Elena Papamichael speak at Criminal Bar Association Winter Conference

The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) held its Winter Conference on Saturday 30 November 2024. Tom Wainwright and Elena Papamichael from Garden Court’s specialist crime and protest team were invited as guest speakers to address the audience of over 150 criminal barristers.

Tom WainwrightElena Papamichael

Children’s Rights, Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights | Monday 18 November 2024

New enhanced Youth Court fee scheme

Joanne Cecil KC and Kate Aubrey-Johnson were independent expert advisers to the Criminal Legal Aid Independent Review (CLAIR).

Joanne Cecil KCKate Aubrey-Johnson

Children’s Rights, Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights | Thursday 14 November 2024

Child First Custody Training and Research Pilot launches

Our Kate Aubrey-Johnson, convenor of the Garden Court Children’s Rights Team, is project managing the Child First Custody Training and Research Pilot.

Kate Aubrey-Johnson

Criminal Defence, Children’s Rights, Youth Justice & Child Rights | Monday 11 November 2024

Kate Aubrey-Johnson appointed Recorder in South Eastern Circuit

We are delighted to announce that Kate Aubrey-Johnson of Garden Court Chambers has been appointed as a Recorder.

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Monday 11 November 2024

Jury acquits Palestine Action activist involved in direct action protest

Jacob Bindman of the Garden Court Protest Rights Team represented the defendant, instructed by Rosa Potter of Kellys Solicitors, Brighton.

Criminal Defence | Friday 8 November 2024

Mark Gatley KC secures acquittal for murder after successful submission of no case to answer

Mark Gatley KC, Head of the Garden Court Crime Team led Stuart Neale of Cobden House and was instructed by Naila Akhter of Platts Solicitors.

Mark Gatley KC

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Thursday 7 November 2024

High Court finds Guildford Magistrates Court fines repayment practices unlawful

Gerard Pitt of Garden Court Chambers was instructed by Natalie De-Merist of IBB Law solicitors.

Gerard Pitt

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 6 November 2024

Appeal against conviction allowed due to material irregularity

Shahida Begum of the Garden Court Crime Team represented DG, instructed by Saadiya Ahmed of Dexter Henry Solicitors.

Shahida Begum

Criminal Defence | Friday 1 November 2024

Successful application to dismiss in racially aggravated harassment case

Ife Thompson of Garden Court Chambers represented the defendant, instructed by Clement Idowu of Criminal Defence Solicitors.

Ifẹ Thompson

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 30 October 2024

Keir Monteith KC appointed member of JUSTICE Council

We are delighted to announce that Keir Monteith KC of the Garden Court Crime Team has been appointed a member of the JUSTICE Council.

Keir Monteith KC

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 29 October 2024

Clare Wade KC secures acquittal for defendant in murder trial

Clare Wade KC of the Garden Court Crime Team represented the defendant, leading Evans Amoah-Nyamekye, instructed by Sarah Mirza of Birds Solicitors.

Clare Wade KC

Youth Justice & Child Rights, Children’s Rights, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 15 October 2024

Garden Court Chambers welcomes three new pupils

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to welcome three new pupils: Maya Thomas Davis, Frederick Legg, and Leanna Burnard.

Maya Thomas DavisFrederick LeggLeanna Burnard

Criminal Defence | Thursday 10 October 2024

Emma Fenn secures acquittal for defendant after police concealed evidence

Emma Fenn, of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team, successfully acted for the defendant, instructed by Greg Powell and Paul Egunjobi of Powell Spencer and Partners.

Emma Fenn

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 2 October 2024

Mark Robinson secures acquittal for defendant charged with drug trafficking

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Michael Situ of Midtown Law.

Mark Robinson

Criminal Defence | Monday 30 September 2024

Jacob Bindman acts for young defendant charged with terrorism offences

Jacob Bindman of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Madeleine Corr of Shaw Graham Kersh LLP.

Jacob Bindman

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