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Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Thursday 17 January 2019

Keir Monteith’s submissions in appeal against sentence for 2 counts of conspiracy to supply class A drugs successful

Keir Monteith represented Mr Soroh on appeal against sentence for 2 counts of conspiracy to supply class A drugs. He was instructed by Joanne Lange of MK Law.

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Friday 11 January 2019

Keir Monteith, David Emanuel and Hossein Zahir to be appointed Queen’s Counsel

On 11 March 2019, the Lord Chancellor will preside over the appointment ceremony where he will formally bestow the title of QC.

Keir Monteith KCDavid Emanuel KCHossein Zahir KC

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Monday 10 December 2018

Solicitor’s conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal

Susan Wright was led by Clare Wade QC, both of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team.

Susan Wright

Criminal Appeals | Tuesday 4 December 2018

Court of Appeal rules that sentencing guidelines for children and young persons have relevance when sentencing young adult offenders

David Emanuel of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team represented the appellant.

David Emanuel KC

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Friday 23 November 2018

Emma-Jayne Magson granted leave to appeal against conviction for killing boyfriend in light of “fresh evidence”

Clare Wade QC is instructed by Louise Bullivant, Aitken Harter Solicitors on behalf of Emma-Jayne Magson.

Clare Wade KC

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Friday 20 July 2018

Commons Justice Committee releases damning report on CPS disclosure failings in criminal cases

Emma Fenn of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team was one of two special advisers to the Committee.

Emma Fenn

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 17 July 2018

The CCRC have now decided not to contest judicial review after David Emanuel obtained permission to judicially review the CCRC refusal to refer 2004 murder conviction to the Court of Appeal

David Emanuel was instructed by Steven Bird of Birds Solicitors.

David Emanuel KC

Criminal Appeals, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 22 June 2018

High Court rules defence of another a defence to contempt of court

Owen Greenhall of Garden Court Chambers acted for the defendant, instructed by Ben Manovitch of Lloyds PR Solicitors. 

Owen Greenhall

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Thursday 14 June 2018

High Court allows appeal on time limit for prosecuting summary offences

Owen Greenhall of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the appellant.

Owen Greenhall

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 12 June 2018

AGFS – Garden Court Chambers Crime Team statement on results of CBA ballot

In light of the CBA ballot results, the government’s proposals on the AGFS will now be accepted.

Criminal Appeals | Tuesday 5 June 2018

David Emanuel obtains permission to judicially review the Criminal Cases Review Commission’s refusal to refer murder conviction

In an exceptional ruling, the Administrative Court agreed with David’s submissions that it was arguable that the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) had failed to apply the law properly in the case of a 2004 murder conviction.

David Emanuel KC

Criminal Appeals, Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 9 May 2018

Garden Court Chambers announces no returns action in response to legal aid cuts

As of 25 May 2018, members of Garden Court Chambers will be implementing a no returns policy in line with the CBA protocol.

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 2 May 2018

Catherine Oborne and Ifeanyi Odogwu shortlisted for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2018

We're delighted to announce that Catherine Oborne and Ifeanyi Odogwu have both been shortlisted in the Newcomer category of the LALYs. 

Catherine Oborne

Criminal Appeals, Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Thursday 29 March 2018

Garden Court Chambers supports and welcomes statement from Criminal Bar Association on legal aid cuts and AGFS

Garden Court will not take any criminal work under representation orders dated from 1st April 2018. We will support any days of action proposed by CBA.

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Friday 2 March 2018

Sally Challen granted leave to appeal conviction for killing husband in “coercive control” case

Garden Court's Clare Wade QC instructed by Harriet Wistrich, Birnberg Peirce.

Clare Wade KC

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Friday 19 January 2018

David Sellu Appeal Team win Crime Team of the Year at Modern Law Awards 2018

The David Sellu Appeal Team is composed of Mark Ellison QC of QEB Hollis Whiteman who led our David Emanuel, and was instructed by Matt Foot of Birnberg Peirce.

David Emanuel KC

Criminal Appeals, Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Sunday 12 November 2017

Counterfeit clothing case ends in acquittal for all defendants

Henry Blaxland QC appeared for a defendant charged with involvement in commercial scale trading in counterfeit clothing.

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 25 October 2017

Application for leave to appeal against conviction and substantive appeal allowed for refugee who was not advised of relevant defence in 2009

Shahida Begum was instructed by GT Stewart Solicitors to represent YH in an appeal against conviction.

Shahida Begum

Criminal Appeals, Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Thursday 12 October 2017

Garden Court Chambers sponsor London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association’s Annual Autumn Conference 2017

The LCCSA Annual Autumn Conference took place in Seville from 7-8 October.

Alex RoseJoanne Cecil KCSam Parham

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Monday 7 August 2017

Peter Wilcock QC and David Emanuel secure acquittal in murder case where victim died 9 years after he was stabbed

The defendant was represented by Peter Wilcock QC and David Emanuel of Garden Court Chambers.

David Emanuel KCPeter Wilcock KC

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