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Garden Court Chambers | Friday 31 March 2017

The public trust doctrine’s role in post-Brexit Britain

Marc Willers QC of Garden Court Chambers and Emily Shirley of Our Children's Trust write for UKELA.

Administrative and Public Law, Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Tuesday 21 March 2017

Marc Willers QC represents campaigners in High Court challenge against Lancashire fracking plans

Environmental and planning law barrister, Marc Willers QC of Garden Court Chambers represents local campaigner, Gayzer Frackman.

Administrative and Public Law, Housing Law, Children Law | Tuesday 31 January 2017

Leslie Thomas QC, Judy Khan QC and Marc Willers QC elected as Joint Heads of Chambers

Garden Court is delighted to announce that Leslie Thomas QC, Judy Khan QC and Marc Willers QC have been elected as Joint Heads of Chambers.

Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Wednesday 18 January 2017

High Court challenge launched over Lancashire fracking site on climate change grounds

Marc Willers QC of Garden Court Chambers is representing the claimant, anti-fracking campaigner Gayzer Frackman, in the High Court challenge.

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 21 December 2016

High Court dismisses Doncaster MBC’s challenge to a Gypsy site in the Green Belt

Marc Willers QC and Justine Compton of Garden Court Chambers represented AB.

Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 22 November 2016

High Court success in fight to save Ealing public land from QPR scheme

Marc Willers QC of Garden Court Chambers is acting on behalf of the Save Warren Farm campaigners.

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 21 October 2016

Garden Court and Stephanie Harrison QC shortlisted for Human Rights and Public Law awards

Garden Court has been shortlisted at the Chambers Bar Awards, whilst Stephanie and our Public Law Team are shortlisted at the Legal 500 Awards.

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 17 February 2016

New handbook for lawyers defending Roma and Travellers by Marc Willers QC

Marc Willers QC is Joint Head of Chambers and a member of Garden Court Chambers’ Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights Team.

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 12 February 2016

Marc Willers QC appointed Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers

Marc Willers QC joins Henry Blaxland QC and Dr Kathryn Cronin as Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers.

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 3 February 2016

Council to review its housing allocation scheme in face of discrimination claim by Irish Traveller

The claimant was represented by Marc Willers QC of Garden Court Chambers.

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 1 February 2016

Secretary of State “discriminatory and unlawful” in dealing with Gypsy and Traveller planning appeals

Marc Willers QC and Tessa Buchanan represented the claimants.

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 30 October 2015

Chambers UK Bar Guide ranks Garden Court in Band 1

Garden Court Chambers recognised as a leading set for immigration, social housing, civil liberties, police law, Court of Protection, crime and inquests and public inquiries.

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 18 May 2015

Wetherspoons discriminated against Irish Travellers

Marc Willers QC and Owen Greenhall of Garden Court Chambers were instructed by Howe and Co to represent the Traveller Movement.

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 4 March 2015

Garden Court barristers appointed as panel counsel to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

They will support the Commission’s advisory, regulatory and enforcement work across the equality and human rights spheres as it implements its litigation policy. The panel members from Garden Court Chambers are: Stephanie Harrison QC has expertise in claims arising from unlawful detention, official misconduct, discrimination and minority rights. She is also a leading practitioner in judicial […]

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 4 September 2014

Campaign highlights impact of legal aid cuts on Gypsies and Travellers

Gypsies and Travellers launch No Mad Laws campaign with the help of supporting organisations.

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 15 April 2014

Leslie Thomas QC and Marc Willers QC appointed Queen’s Counsel

Garden Court Chambers was delighted to see two of its members appointed Queen's Counsel in yesterday's 2014 silks’ ceremony.

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 19 February 2014

Leslie Thomas and Marc Willers appointed as Queen’s Counsel

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to announce that Dr Leslie Thomas and Marc Willers have been appointed Queen's Counsel.

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 31 October 2013

Garden Court Chambers ranked Band 1 in Chambers UK 2014

We are once again delighted to have been ranked as a leading set by Chambers and Partners in the Chambers UK 2014 directory.

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 25 September 2013

Garden Court Chambers recommended as Top Tier Set in Legal 500 2013

Garden Court Chambers is once again delighted to have been recommended as a Top Tier Set in this year's Legal 500. We are recommended in six areas of law as a set, with 11 silks and 27 junior barristers recognised individually.

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 27 June 2013

Garden Court Chambers’ membership of Fundamental Rights Platform renewed

Garden Court Chambers is pleased to announce that its membership of the EU's Fundamental Rights Platform (FRP) has been renewed for a second term of three years. Garden Court remains the only law practice in the UK with FRP membership.