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Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime, Murder and Violent Crime | Tuesday 9 June 2026

Tetevi Davi joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Tetevi Davi

Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Murder and Violent Crime | Monday 8 June 2026

Sania Nissar joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Sania Nissar

Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime | Monday 1 June 2026

Prosecution offers no evidence in case involving 60 kg of cocaine following service of defence statement

Shahida Begum of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed by Fergus Harrington of ABV Solicitors.

Shahida Begum

Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime | Friday 8 May 2026

Carol Hawley secures reduced sentence for vulnerable young man charged in drugs conspiracy

Carol Hawley of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team was instructed by Madeleine Corr of Shaw Graham Kersh LLP.

Carol Hawley

Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime, Murder and Violent Crime | Tuesday 5 May 2026

Alex Taylor-Camara secures unanimous acquittal on drugs and firearms offences

Alex Taylor-Camara has secured the unanimous acquittal of his client, charged with drugs and firearms offences, following a seven-day trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.

Alex Taylor-Camara

Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime | Wednesday 4 March 2026

Mark Robinson secures acquittal in multi-handed Class A drug supply case involving cell site evidence

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Crime Team successfully represented the defendant, instructed by Michael Situ, from Midtown Law. 

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, Drugs and Organised Crime | Tuesday 9 September 2025

Mark Robinson secures acquittal for vulnerable defendant in aggravated vehicle taking case involving modern slavery

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant instructed by Kate Youssouf and Mel Stooks of GT Stewart.

Mark Robinson

Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime | Wednesday 20 August 2025

Defendant acquitted of possession with intent to supply cannabis

Twanieka Alcindor of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Rukhsana Hayat of Rukhsana Hayat & Co Solicitors.

Twanieka Alcindor

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, Drugs and Organised Crime | Monday 17 March 2025

Elena Papamichael secures not guilty verdict at Inner London Crown Court

The defendant was represented by Elena Papamichael, instructed by Sabrina Neves of GT Stewart Solicitors.

Elena Papamichael

Criminal Defence, Children’s Rights, Immigration Law | Friday 20 December 2024

‘A Practical Guide to County Lines, Human Trafficking and Exploitation’ by Gerwyn Wise out now

This book, A Practical Guide to County Lines, Human Trafficking and Exploitation, published by Law Brief Publishing, provides a practical guide to legal professionals on the topic of county lines, with a particular focus on the criminal law implications for individuals involved in cases of human trafficking and exploitation.

Gerwyn Wise

Criminal Appeals & Miscarriages of Justice, Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime | 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, Drugs and Organised Crime | Friday 20 September 2024

Defendant acquitted following abuse of process submissions

Shahida Begum of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, IH, instructed by Alexander Bennett Solicitors.

Shahida Begum

Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime, Drugs and Organised Crime | Friday 2 August 2024

Gerwyn Wise and Tommy Seagull secure unanimous acquittal of client accused of firearms and drugs offences

Gerwyn Wise led Tommy Seagull, both of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team, instructed by Tosin Akinbobye of Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors.

Gerwyn WiseTommy Seagull

Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime, Murder and Violent Crime | Monday 1 July 2024

Catherine Rose joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Catherine Rose

Criminal Defence, Inquests and Inquiries, Murder and Violent Crime | Wednesday 29 May 2024

Twanieka Alcindor joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

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

Twanieka Alcindor

Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime | Friday 24 May 2024

Mark Robinson secures reduced sentence for ‘third-striker’ defendant at Snaresbrook Crown Court

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Aika Stephenson of Just for Kids Law.

Mark Robinson

Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime | Friday 26 April 2024

Defendant accused of planning execution via Encrochat in multi-million pound drug operation acquitted of conspiracy to murder

James Scobie KC and Tom Copeland of the Garden Court Crime Team represented a defendant in an eight-week trial at the Old Bailey, instructed by John Kaye at Carson Kaye Solicitors.

James Scobie KCTom Copeland

Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Children’s Rights | Friday 8 March 2024

Elena Papamichael secures unanimous acquittal for child modern slavery victim after six-week trial

Elena Papamichael is a member of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence and Children's Rights Teams. She was instructed by Darrell Ennis-Gayle at Hodge Jones & Allen.

Elena Papamichael
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