News & Views
International Human Rights, Garden Court International, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 18 December 2023
Seán Binder interviewed on his humanitarian work which nearly cost him his career in The Times and Law Society Gazette
Garden Court's client Seán Binder interviewed in The Times and the Law Society Gazette on his ordeal of nearly being denied entry to the legal profession due to his ongoing prosecution in Greece for his humanitarian work.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, International Human Rights, International Crime and Conflict Law | Monday 4 December 2023
Humanitarian Seán Binder cleared to continue his legal training despite controversial Greek prosecution
Gráinne Mellon and Emma Fitzsimons acted for Seán Binder in fitness to practice matters pro bono, also led by Edward Fitzgerald KC. They are instructed by Andrew Katzen, Hickman and Rose.
Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Garden Court International, International Human Rights | Thursday 2 November 2023
Barbuda runway challenge to be heard by the Privy Council
Marc Willers KC, Leslie Thomas KC, Stephen Cottle and Thalia Maragh, of Garden Court Chambers’ Environmental Law and Climate Justice Team, represent John Mussington and Jacklyn Frank pro bono.
Environmental Law and Climate Justice, International Environmental Law, International Human Rights | Tuesday 26 September 2023
Climate Case to be heard at European Court of Human Rights against 32 European States brought by 6 Portuguese youth
Richard Reynolds and Paul Clark are representing the youth-applicants, led by Alison Macdonald KC of Essex Court Chambers. Counsel are instructed by Global Legal Action Network.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Law, Garden Court International | Friday 21 July 2023
Gráinne Mellon advises CAJ in Belfast on immigration checks on Irish land border
The Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) has commissioned a legal opinion on the legality of ongoing passport/immigration checks on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland following Brexit.
Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Immigration Detention Civil Claims, Immigration: Personal and Business | Thursday 11 May 2023
Irena Sabic KC appointed Deputy King’s Bench Master
Garden Court Chambers is delighted to announce that our colleague Irena Sabic KC has been appointed by the Lord Chief Justice as a Deputy King’s Bench Master, based at the Royal Courts of Justice.
Environmental Law and Climate Justice, International Environmental Law, Garden Court International | Wednesday 5 April 2023
Marc Willers KC represents Swiss Senior Climate Women at the European Court of Human Rights
Marc Willers KC of Garden Court Chambers represented the Swiss Senior Women as part of an international legal team.
International Human Rights, Garden Court International, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 9 January 2023
Trial of migrant search and rescue worker Seán Binder is due to be heard in Lesbos, Greece on 10 January despite multiple breaches of international human rights law
Grainne Mellon of Garden Court Chambers acts for Sean Binder. She is led by Edward Fitzgerald KC of Doughty Street Chambers, instructed by Tessa Gregory and Carolin Ott of Leigh Day Solicitors London.
