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Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 10 October 2025

Stella Harris and Shahida Begum secure acquittal of defendant charged with conspiracy to kidnap and assisting an offender

Stella Harris led Shahida Begum of the Garden Court Crime Team, instructed by Leila Abdul-Rasool of Lewis Nedas Solicitors.

Stella HarrisShahida Begum

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 3 October 2025

Tom Copeland secures not guilty verdicts in firearms case involving drill and rap music used as evidence

Tom Copeland of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed by Pan Symeou, senior partner and founder of Faradays Solicitors.

Tom Copeland

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals & Miscarriages of Justice, Murder and Violent Crime | Thursday 2 October 2025

Giles Cockings KC joins Garden Court Chambers

We are delighted to announce that Giles Cockings KC has joined the Garden Court Chambers’ Crime Team.

Giles Cockings KC

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 5 September 2025

Alex Taylor-Camara secures unanimous acquittal in firearms case involving complex DNA and cell site evidence

Alex Taylor-Camara of the Garden Court Crime Team represented the defendant, and was instructed by Buki Dunbar, partner at Fahrenheit Law, assisted by Callum Wong.

Alex Taylor-Camara

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Wednesday 27 August 2025

Audrey Cherryl Mogan acts for defendant acquitted of section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent

Audrey Cherryl Mogan of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team, acted for the defendant, instructed by Alice Dyer of Paytons Solicitors.

Audrey Cherryl Mogan

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Wednesday 13 August 2025

James Scobie KC and Christian Wasunna act for defendant unanimously acquitted in manslaughter trial

James Scobie KC and Christian Wasunna of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the first defendant.

James Scobie KCChristian Wasunna

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Tuesday 12 August 2025

Twanieka Alcindor acts for grandfather found not guilty of assault following family dispute

Twanieka Alcindor of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Khalid Ouhla at Wainwright & Cummins Solicitors.

Twanieka Alcindor

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 8 August 2025

Gerwyn Wise and Tommy Seagull act for defendant acquitted of attempted murder in east London shooting at the Old Bailey

Gerwyn Wise led Tommy Seagull of the Garden Court Crime Team, instructed by Georgia Patterson of TV Edwards.

Gerwyn WiseTommy Seagull

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Thursday 7 August 2025

Stella Harris and Letitia Duffus act for defendant found not guilty of attempted murder in double shooting case

Stella Harris led Letitia Duffus of the Garden Court Crime Team. Counsel instructed by Jessica Murray of Hodge, Jones & Allen.

Stella HarrisLetitia Duffus

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Monday 7 July 2025

Hossein Zahir KC, James Scobie KC, Helen Butcher and Tom Wainwright act for defendants acquitted of murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life

Hossein Zahir KC leading Helen Butcher acted for JR, instructed by Russell Cooke Solicitors. James Scobie KC leading Jade Gambrill of LF Law acted for EM, instructed by Joseph Hill Solicitors. Tom Wainwright acted for KS, instructed by Birds Solicitors.

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Wednesday 11 June 2025

Elena Papamichael secures dismissal of firearms charges for defendant

Elena Papamichael of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Emily McNally of Hodge Jones and Allen.

Elena Papamichael

Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Children’s Rights | Tuesday 3 June 2025

Letitia Duffus joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Letitia Duffus

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 16 May 2025

Stella Harris’ client acquitted of murder in case with complex pathological evidence

Stella Harris of Garden Court Crime Team represented the defendant, led by Sean Larkin KC of QEB Hollis Whiteman and instructed by Greg Powell of Powell Spencer & Partners.

Stella Harris

Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Murder and Violent Crime | Thursday 8 May 2025

Alex Taylor-Camara secures acquittal of teenager accused of attempted murder

Alex Taylor-Camara of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Sashon Samuels of Deter Henry Solicitors.

Alex Taylor-Camara

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Tuesday 6 May 2025

Mark Robinson secures acquittal for his client charged with possession of a firearm

Mark Robinson, of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team, was instructed by Ms Christina Barath of Dobsons Solicitors.

Mark Robinson

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Monday 17 March 2025

Mark Robinson secures acquittal for client charged with attempted murder

Mark Robinson, of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team, was instructed by Mrs Denise Wilson-Osuide from ITN Solicitors.

Mark Robinson

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Thursday 13 March 2025

Stella Harris secures release of vulnerable defendant charged with possession of firearm

The defendant was represented by Stella Harris of the Garden Court Crime Team, instructed by Aika Stephenson of Just for Kids Law.

Stella Harris

Criminal Appeals & Miscarriages of Justice, Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Thursday 13 March 2025

Supreme Court hears important appeal after contravention of mandatory order as defendant was never arraigned in murder retrial

Peter Wilcock KC and Catherine Oborne of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team acted for the Appellant in the case of R v Layden, heard in The Supreme Court last week.

Catherine Oborne

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Tuesday 11 March 2025

Defendant acquitted after prosecution offers no evidence in firearms and ammunition case

Alex Taylor-Camara of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team represented the defendant, instructed by Donovan Malcom, solicitor and partner at Malcom & Co. Solicitors.

Alex Taylor-Camara

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 7 March 2025

Mark Robinson secures acquittal for defendant charged with murder at Lincoln Crown Court

Mark Robinson represented the defendant, instructed by Natasha Anderson of Anderson Solicitors, led by Simon Kealey KC of New Park Court Chambers.

Mark Robinson

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