News & Views
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.
Children's Rights, Community Care Law, Housing Law | 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.
Housing Law, Planning 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.
Housing Law, Administrative and Public Law, Welfare Benefits Law | 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.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Housing Law, Administrative and Public Law | Friday 14 April 2023
Court of Appeal quashes an unlawful notice served by Local Authority seeking eviction of Irish Travellers from a temporary site in Ramsgate Harbour
Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers acted on behalf of the Claimant, SO, leading Lara Simak of 12 Old Square Chambers.
Housing Law | Wednesday 1 March 2023
Supreme Court gives important ruling on liability of 'superior landlords' for Rent Repayment Orders
Ed Fitzpatrick and Tim Baldwin of the Garden Court Housing Team represented the Appellants, instructed pro bono by Simon Mullings of Hammersmith and Fulham Law Centre.
Housing Law | Wednesday 25 January 2023
Supreme Court to hear appeal concerning whether Rent Repayment Orders can only be made against an immediate landlord or whether a superior landlord can also be liable
Edward Fitzpatrick and Tim Baldwin of the Garden Court Chambers Housing Team representing the appellants.
Housing Law | Monday 23 January 2023
Garden Court Housing Team responds to Government’s “Technical consultation on changes to the homelessness legislation”
Consultation response by Liz Davies KC and Connor Johnston on behalf of the Garden Court Chambers Housing Team.
