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Family Law | Tuesday 27 June 2023

Garden Court Chambers welcomes new tenants Laura Williams and Will Bulman to the Family Team

We are delighted to announce that Laura Williams and Will Bulman have joined the Garden Court Family Law Team as tenants.

Will BulmanLaura Williams

Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 27 June 2023

SSHD Withdraws New Evidential Test for ‘Reasonable Grounds’ Decisions in Modern Slavery Statutory Guidance

Raza Halim, of the Garden Court Chambers Public Law Team, represented AS and BXR, alongside Chris Buttler KC and Katy Sheridan of Matrix Chambers, instructed by Duncan Lewis.

Raza Halim

Criminal Defence | Friday 23 June 2023

Defendant acquitted of armed robbery of cash and carry

Michael Goold of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team represented the defendant, instructed by Pan Symeou of Faradays Solicitors.

Michael Goold

Immigration Law | Thursday 22 June 2023

Upper Tribunal quashes unlawful Secretary of State decision to refuse Afghan judge LOTR as it failed to consider contribution to rule of law

Sonali Naik KC, Irena Sabic KC and Emma Fitzsimons, of the Garden Court Chambers Immigration Team, were instructed by Rachael Lenney of Wilsons LLP.

Irena Sabic KCSonali Naik KCEmma Fitzsimons

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 22 June 2023

Owen Greenhall named Times Lawyer of the Week

We're delighted to announce that Owen Greenhall has been named Times Lawyer of the Week.

Owen Greenhall

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 21 June 2023

Defendant acquitted of conspiring with another to slash a police officer in prison

James Scobie KC led Shahida Begum of Garden Court Court Chambers. They were instructed by Fergus Harrington of ABV Solicitors.

James Scobie KCShahida Begum

Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Rights of Nature and Protection of Habitats, Climate Change and Fossil Fuel Production | Tuesday 20 June 2023

Marc Willers KC in Supreme Court for legal challenge to climate impact of new Surrey oil wells

Marc Willers KC of the Garden Court Chambers Environmental Law & Climate Justice Team, alongside Estelle Dehon KC and Ruchi Parekh, both of Cornerstone Chambers, are instructed by Rowan Smith of Leigh Day.

Marc Willers KC

Immigration Law | Monday 19 June 2023

Refugee Week – A limit to compassion?

Maha Sardar of the Garden Court Chambers Immigration Team writes for Refugee Week. This year, the theme is compassion.

Maha Sardar

Family Law, International Family Law, Children Law | Thursday 15 June 2023

‘Care proceedings: jurisdiction and placing children in the EU, post Brexit’ published in Family Law Journal

The article is written by Hannah Rought-Brooks of the Garden Court Chambers Family Law Team for the June Issue of Family Law.

Hannah Rought-Brooks

Family Law | Thursday 15 June 2023

‘Profiting from children subject to state care: is business involvement a sustainable investment?’ published in Family Law Journal

The article is written by Rebekah Wilson of the Garden Court Chambers Family Law Team for the June Issue of Family Law.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 14 June 2023

Joe Pooley’s life and tragic death featured in Netflix documentary series ‘When Missing Turns to Murder’ released today

Joe's mother Sam Nicholls was represented in the inquest by Una Morris, leading Danielle Manson, of the Garden Court Inquests & Inquiries Team, instructed by Sarah Flanagan from Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors.

Una Morris

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 13 June 2023

Bristol ‘Kill the Bill’ protestor acquitted of violent disorder

Owen Greenhall of the Garden Court Protest Team. represented the defendant, instructed by Hollie Collinge of Kelly’s Solicitors.

Owen Greenhall

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 13 June 2023

UK Covid-19 Inquiry first substantive hearing underway – Garden Court counsel instructed

Numerous Garden Court Chambers counsel, of the Garden Court Inquests & Inquiries Team, are instructed in the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Tuesday 13 June 2023

Out of time appeal success for David Emanuel KC

David Emanuel KC of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team represented the appellant.

David Emanuel KC

Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 12 June 2023

Black Lives Matter protester acquitted of violent disorder and assault of two police officers

Will Hanson of the Garden Court Protest Team successfully represented the defendant, instructed by Zachary Whyte and Ruby Breward of Sperrin Law.

Will Hanson

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 7 June 2023

Mark Robinson secures acquittal for defendant charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team was instructed by Michael Situ of Lincolns Solicitors.

Mark Robinson

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 6 June 2023

What does the Cabinet Office’s judicial review challenge to the Covid-19 Inquiry entail, and where is it going?

Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers provides an initial comment on the Covid-19 Inquiry.

Tim Baldwin

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 30 May 2023

Inquest concludes multiple failings in care and neglect contributed to death of Sally Lewis

Sally Lewis’ sister, Julie Bennet, is represented by Stephen Clark of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Will Whitaker of Bindmans LLP.

Stephen Clark

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Friday 26 May 2023

Gross Miscarriage of Justice – Application to CCRC reveals jury misled to find Black teens guilty under Joint Enterprise

The families are represented by Keir Monteith KC of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team, instructed by Darrell Ennis-Gayle of Hodge Jones & Allen.

Keir Monteith KC

Criminal Defence | Monday 22 May 2023

Alex Taylor-Camara secures acquittal for client accused of importing cannabis worth over £1.5 million

Alex Taylor-Camara, of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team, was instructed by Mark Ashford of TV Edwards.

Alex Taylor-Camara
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