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Criminal Defence | Wednesday 8 December 2021

Minka Braun secures acquittal for murder

Minka Braun, of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team, instructed by Pawan Gill of BH Mohammed Solicitors, has secured the acquittal of M. She was led by Mark Milliken-Smith QC.

Minka Braun

Housing Law | Friday 3 December 2021

Important Court of Appeal decision on housing possession cases

Nick Bano, of the Garden Court Chambers Housing Team, acted for the legally aided occupier throughout the proceedings, instructed by Simon Mullings of Edwards Duthie Shamash solicitors.

Nick Bano

Children Law, Divorce and Family Finances, International Family Law | Thursday 2 December 2021

Natasha Shotunde wins BSN Rising Star at UK Diversity Legal Awards 2021

We are delighted to announce Natasha Shotunde in the BSN Rising Star, in the Chambers category, at the UK Diversity Legal Awards 2021.

Natasha Shotunde

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 2 December 2021

Lamont Roper: Family of Black student who drowned in canal following police pursuit demand answers after inquest

Allison Munroe QC, of the Garden Court Chambers Inquests and Inquiries Team, represents Lamont’s family instructed by Eva Luna Roszykiewicz of Bhatt Murphy solicitors.

Allison Munroe KC

Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Immigration Law, Visas | Thursday 2 December 2021

Grace Brown wins BSN Lawyer of the Year at UK Diversity Legal Awards 2021

We are delighted to announce Grace Brown is the BSN Lawyer of the Year, in the Chambers category, at the UK Diversity Legal Awards 2021

Grace Brown

Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Thursday 25 November 2021

The Nationality and Borders Bill – Legal Opinion prepared by Garden Court Barristers for Women for Refugee Women

In legal advice prepared for the charity Women for Refugee Women, Stephanie Harrison QC, Emma Fitzsimons, Ubah Dirie & Hannah Lynes of Garden Court Chambers state the Nationality & Borders Bill will “disproportionately adversely disadvantage women & girls

Community Care Law | Friday 19 November 2021

Home Office settles case challenging appropriateness of s 95 accommodation

Tim Baldwin, of the Garden Court Chambers Community Care Team, represented the client, instructed by Sinead Nowak of Wilsons Solicitors LLP.

Tim Baldwin

Criminal Defence | Thursday 18 November 2021

Keir Monteith QC obtains four not guilty conspiracy verdicts

Keir Monteith QC, of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team, was instructed by Subashini Nathan and Mohsin Ariff of Lloyds PR and led Derek Johashen of The 36 Group.

Keir Monteith KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Appeals, Protest Rights | Wednesday 17 November 2021

Tom Wainwright successfully appeals conviction of HS2 protestor for protecting wildlife

Tom Wainwright, of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Team, represented the appellant. Tom was instructed by Simon Natas and Anna Renou of ITN Solicitors.

Tom Wainwright

Housing Law | Wednesday 17 November 2021

Vulnerable woman with a learning disability wins her homelessness appeal

Justine Compton and Nick Bano, of the Garden Court Chambers Housing team, represented SR, assisted by Alex Schymyck, Pupil at Garden Court Chambers.

Nick BanoAlex Schymyck

Family Law, Community Care Law, Education Law | Monday 15 November 2021

James Holmes appointed Part-Time First-tier Tribunal Judge, assigned to Health, Education and Social Care Chamber

James will perform this role alongside his busy practice and continues to receive instructions across his practice areas.

James Holmes

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, International Human Rights, Garden Court International | Monday 15 November 2021

Greek authorities urged to review the criminal case against search and rescue volunteer

The criminal case against search and rescue volunteer Seán Binder, brought by the Greek authorities, breaches international human rights law, according to a legal opinion by Gráinne Mellon, of the Garden Court Chambers International Human Rights Team.

Gráinne Mellon

Criminal Defence | Monday 15 November 2021

Lee Sergent secures not guilty verdicts for man accused of attempted murder

Lee Sergent, of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team, was instructed by Kevin Williams of GT Stewart Solicitors.

Lee Sergent

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Monday 15 November 2021

Court of Appeal hearing for climate campaigner battling development of Surrey oil wells

Sarah Finch, a climate campaigner fighting to prevent the drilling of new oil wells at Horse Hill in Surrey, has a hearing at the Court of Appeal. Sarah is represented by Marc Willers QC of the Garden Court Chambers Environmental Law Team.

Marc Willers KC

Administrative and Public Law | Thursday 11 November 2021

High Court quashes negative Conclusive Grounds decision unlawfully rejecting a trafficking victim’s claim

Emma Fitzsimons of the Garden Court Chambers Public Law Team acted for the Claimant, instructed by Shalini Patel of Duncan Lewis Solicitors.

Emma Fitzsimons

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 9 November 2021

Anya Lewis QC and Stella Harris secure acquittals for murder

Anya Lewis QC and Stella Harris secure acquittals at half time for two young men (aged 17 and 18 respectively) charged with murder and grievous bodily harm with intent.

Anya Lewis KCStella Harris

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 4 November 2021

Garden Court Chambers mourns the death of Sibghat Kadri QC

Like many others, we wish to pay tribute to Sibghat Kadri QC's fearless pursuit of justice on behalf of his clients and his life’s work challenging race discrimination, particularly in immigration and criminal law as well as in the legal profession.

Housing Law | Thursday 4 November 2021

Homeless teenager claims victory for more than 1,200 homeless people after forcing council to overturn unlawful housing policy

Tim Baldwin, of the Garden Court Chambers Housing Team, represented Shadacia White, instructed by Sam O’Flaherty of Osbornes Law.

Tim Baldwin

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Law, Education Law | Wednesday 3 November 2021

Gráinne Mellon highly commended at Bar Pro Bono Awards 2021 in the ‘Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year’ category

We are delighted to announce Gráinne Mellon of Garden Court Chambers was highly commended in the 'Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year' category at the Bar Pro Bono Awards 2021

Gráinne Mellon

International Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Monday 1 November 2021

Garden Court Chambers welcomes Jodie Blackstock as a new tenant

Jodie was Legal Director of JUSTICE for five years before joining Garden Court Chambers, with a further seven years in criminal justice and EU justice roles. She was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 2003.

Jodie Blackstock

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