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Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 16 October 2018

Two ‘not guilty’ verdicts secured in seven-handed £1 million insurance conspiracy

Keir Monteith represented KN, and was instructed by Pan Symeou of Faradays Solicitors.

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 19 June 2018

Asad Malik and London Parking Gatwick Ltd deny allegations to two counts of fraudulent trading and four of engaging in a misleading commercial practice

Keir Monteith was instructed in the case by Abraar Ayez and Shahid Khan of Advice Wise Solicitors.

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 18 April 2018

Ali Naseem Bajwa QC, Keir Monteith and Maya Sikand appointed as Recorders

We are delighted to announce that Ali Naseem Bajwa QC, Keir Monteith and Maya Sikand of Garden Court Chambers have newly been appointed as Recorders.

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 16 January 2018

Young man acquitted of murder, represented by Dexter Dias QC and Keir Montieth

Keir Montieth represented Scion Fogah-Brown at The Old Bailey, led by Dexter Dias QC.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Thursday 23 November 2017

Jailed whistle-blower in plea for press freedoms as supporters launch crowdfunding campaign

Our Henry Blaxland QC, Keir Monteith and Lucie Wibberley are seeking to overturn Robert Norman’s conviction in the ECHR.

Criminal Defence | Monday 18 September 2017

‘Flexible’ Operating Hours pilot postponed until next year following concerns raised by Garden Court Chambers Crime Team and legal profession

On 18 September 2017 the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team sent an open letter to Lord Justice Fulford.

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 8 August 2017

South Yorkshire police crew cleared of misconduct in a public office

Pilot Captain Reeves was represented by Keir Monteith leading Lucie Wibberley of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team.

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 19 July 2017

Trial begins into misuse of police helicopter camera

Keir Monteith and Lucie Wibberley of Garden Court Chambers are defending Malcolm Reeves, one of the defendants.

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 18 April 2017

Successful appeal against conviction almost 10 years out of time

Keir Monteith of Garden Court Chambers represented the appellant.

Criminal Defence | Thursday 17 November 2016

Teenager acquitted of conspiracy to commit GBH alleged to be trigger for murder

The teenager was represented by Keir Monteith of Garden Court Chambers.

Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 23 August 2016

Defendants acquitted of £11.5 million money laundering conspiracy

Michael Turner QC, Nerida Harford-Bell and Keir Monteith of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team represented the defendants.

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 8 April 2016

Actor Adam Deacon thanks jury for taking mental health seriously after not guilty verdict

Adam Deacon was represented by Keir Monteith of Garden Court Chambers.

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 12 November 2015

Member of Outlaws Motorcycle Club acquitted of conspiracy to rob

Keir Monteith of Garden Court’s Crime Team represented the defendant.

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 14 October 2015

Acquittal for manslaughter following New Year’s day neighbour dispute

Janusz Pletkiewicz was represented in court by Keir Monteith of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team. He was instructed by Rhean Bailey of Goldman Bailey solicitors.

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 8 October 2015

Garden Court wins Legal 500 crime set of the year award

The winners in these awards are chosen by the Legal 500 as a result of thousands of interviews with firms, sets and counsel.

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 27 July 2015

Trial collapses after defence submissions in £40million fraud case

Four of the defendants were represented by Keir Monteith, Clare Wade, Nerida Harford-Bell and Shahida Begum of Garden Court Chambers.

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 8 January 2015

Fraud trial collapses: Judge criticises prosecution team for ‘multiple and profound’ failures

Keir Monteith was leading counsel for the defendant who was on the first indictment.

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 27 March 2013

Anti Squatting Law

160 lawyers signed a letter to the Guardian pointing out that the criminal trespass offence (s 144) was introduced on the basis of misinformation. The offence which deals with squatting in a residential building was introduced into the Legal Aid, Sentenci