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Housing Law | Tuesday 2 April 2024

Tim Jones joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Tim Jones

Housing Law | Tuesday 26 March 2024

Nick Bano’s new book ‘Against Landlords: How to Solve the Housing Crisis’ out today

Nick Bano of the Garden Court Housing Law Team has authored 'Against Landlords: How to Solve the Housing Crisis', published by Verso Books.

Nick Bano

Housing Law | Tuesday 26 March 2024

Garden Court Housing Team responds to Government consultation on Reform of Social Housing Allocation

The Garden Court Housing Law Team responds to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities consultation on reforms to social housing allocations.

Housing Law | Tuesday 19 March 2024

Court awards 100% of rent in damages to tenant whose property was unfit for habitation

Matthew Ahluwalia of the Garden Court Housing Team acted for the Second Defendant/tenant, instructed by Jacobo Borrero at Hansen Palomares.

Matthew Ahluwalia

Housing Law | Tuesday 12 March 2024

Ukrainian family successfully challenges Hounslow’s handling of housing allocation application

Matthew Ahluwalia acted for the successful Claimant, instructed by Rory Matheson and Alex McMahon at Osbornes Solicitors.

Matthew Ahluwalia

Housing Law, Employment and Discrimination Law | Monday 11 March 2024

David Renton’s new book ‘Discrimination in Housing Law’ (LAG) out today

David Renton of the Garden Court Housing and Employment & Discrimination Law Teams has authored 'Discrimination in Housing Law', published by Legal Action Group (LAG).

David Renton

Administrative and Public Law, Housing Law | Monday 12 February 2024

Ricky Blennerhassett joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Ricky Blennerhassett

Housing Law | Friday 9 February 2024

High Court finds that Lambeth does have a discretion to backdate registration date of housing allocation applications

Matt Ahluwalia of the Garden Court Housing Law Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Luke Sheldon of GT Stewart.

Matthew Ahluwalia

Housing Law | Friday 26 January 2024

Excluding people with behavioural disabilities from social housing: new High Court decision

Nick Bano of the Garden Court Housing Law Team represented the Claimant, instructed by Tracy Ball of BHT Sussex.

Nick Bano

Housing Law | Friday 8 December 2023

Amendments introduced by Renters (Reform) Bill extend liability for Rent Repayment Orders “RRO” to Superior Landlords

Edward Fitzpatrick and Tim Baldwin are members of the Housing Team at Garden Court Chambers.

Edward FitzpatrickTim Baldwin

Housing Law | Monday 27 November 2023

High Court quashes council’s refusal to accommodate vulnerable man

Kevin Gannon, Nick Bano and Angharad Monk of the Garden Court Chambers Housing Team were instructed by North West London Law Centres.

Kevin GannonNick BanoAngharad Monk

Employment and Discrimination Law, Administrative and Public Law, Housing Law | Monday 27 November 2023

Oscar Davies joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Oscar Davies

Housing Law | Thursday 16 November 2023

Liz Davies KC presents evidence to the Renters (Reform) Bill Scrutiny Committee

Liz Davies KC, Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers, presented evidence to the Renters (Reform) Bill Scrutiny Committee.

Liz Davies KC

Administrative and Public Law, Community Care Law, Criminal Defence | Monday 9 October 2023

Garden Court Chambers welcomes four new pupils

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to welcome four new pupils: Matthew Banks, Abby Buttle, Daniella Davenport, and Christopher Lambert.

Housing Law | Thursday 5 October 2023

Liz Davies KC contributes to Wales Expert Review Panel Report on Homelessness

Liz Davies KC, Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers, was the legal adviser to this important report, part of the Welsh Government's work on ending homelessness in Wales.

Liz Davies KC

Domestic Abuse, Visas, Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 4 October 2023

Garden Court secures top tier rankings in the Legal 500 UK 2024

Garden Court Chambers is proud to be recognised as a Top Tier set again in the Legal 500 UK 2024 rankings.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Housing Law, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 26 September 2023

John Beckley appointed as Circuit Judge

We are delighted to announce that John Beckley, a former member of chambers, has been appointed as a Circuit Judge.

Community Care Law, Housing Law, Children’s Rights | Wednesday 13 September 2023

Connor Johnston conducting new Law Commission project on reforming social care for disabled children

Connor Johnston is a member of the Garden Court Chambers Community Care team.

Connor Johnston

Housing Law, Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights | Thursday 6 July 2023

High Court issues declaration of incompatibility with the Human Rights Act 1998

Stephen Cottle of the Garden Court Housing Team represented the first defendant, instructed by Chris Johnson of Community Law Partnership.

Stephen Cottle

Protest Rights, Protest Rights, Financial Crime and Confiscation | Thursday 18 May 2023

Tom Wainwright and Justine Compton appointed as Recorders

We are delighted to announce Tom Wainwright (Call: 2003) and Justine Compton (Call: 2005) of Garden Court Chambers have been newly appointed as Recorders by the Queen on the advice of the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.

Tom Wainwright
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