News & Views
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](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/749.jpg)
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Welfare Benefits Law, Planning Law | Friday 19 May 2023
Kathryn Cronin and Danielle Manson shortlisted at Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2023
We are delighted to announce that Kathryn Cronin and Danielle Manson of Garden Court Chambers have both been shortlisted for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2023 (LALYs).
![Kathryn Cronin](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/701.jpg)
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.
![Tom Wainwright](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1289.jpg)
Criminal Defence | Friday 12 May 2023
Defendant acquitted of conspiracy to supply cocaine worth over one million pounds
Shahida Begum, of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team, instructed by Saadiya Ahmad of Dexter Henry Solicitors.
![Shahida Begum](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1430.jpg)
Criminal Defence, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 9 May 2023
Mark Robinson secures acquittal for defendant accused of supplying Class A drugs
Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Natasha Anderson of Andersons Solicitors.
![Mark Robinson](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/2871.jpg)
Youth Justice & Child Rights, Criminal Defence, Children's Rights | Monday 24 April 2023
Elena Papamichael successful in Children's Rights case
Elena Papamichael, of the Garden Court Chambers Children's Rights Team, instructed by Rukhsana Hyatt of Rukhsana Hayat & Co Solicitors.
![Elena Papamichael](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/2581.jpg)
Criminal Defence | Wednesday 19 April 2023
Icah Peart KC and Judy Khan KC secure murder acquittal for their clients
Icah Peart KC represented Ronald Kisekka, instructed by Pratik Patel of IKP. Judy Khan KC was representing Dwayne Harris, instructed by Anthony Mulrenan of LMJ solicitors.
![Icah Peart KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/985.jpg)
Criminal Defence | Monday 3 April 2023
Keir Monteith KC contributes to All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Race and Community event
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Race and Community is hosting a Parliamentary event: 'Racial disproportionalities in the criminal justice system' on Monday 17th April 2023.
![Keir Monteith KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1035.jpg)