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Court of Protection | Monday 28 October 2024

Where does the line lie for authorisation of medical treatment under Mental Health Act 1983 or Mental Capacity Act 2005?

Blog post by Tim Baldwin of the Garden Court Chambers Court of Protection Team.

Tim Baldwin

Court of Protection, Immigration Law, Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 25 September 2024

Garden Court Chambers wins awards in four categories at Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court Chambers has won four awards at The Legal 500 Bar Awards, held on Wednesday 25 September 2024. The awards are determined by the Legal 500’s independent research for the authoritative annual Legal 500 directory.

Criminal Defence | Thursday 8 August 2024

New Halsbury’s Laws title ‘Prisons and Prisoners’ edited by Tim Baldwin

Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers is the Consultant Editor for Prisons and Prisoners in the latest Halsbury's Laws of England 5th Edition Volume 85A (2024).

Tim Baldwin

Court of Protection, Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law | Tuesday 9 July 2024

Garden Court Chambers shortlisted for record-breaking fourteen awards at The Legal 500 Bar Awards

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court Chambers has been shortlisted in a record-breaking fourteen categories at The Legal 500 Bar Awards.

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 17 June 2024

Garden Court barristers recognised on Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court barristers have been listed on the Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales.

Housing Law | Tuesday 2 April 2024

Tim Baldwin appointed joint co-chair of Housing Law Practitioners’ Association (HLPA)

We are delighted to announce that Tim Baldwin of the Garden Court Housing Law Team has been appointed co-chair of Housing Law Practitioners Association (HLPA)'s Executive Committee.

Tim Baldwin

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 14 March 2024

Inquest into the death of Maia Schroder-Lewis, aged 21

The family were represented by Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers and Leanne Devine, partner at Leigh Day.

Tim Baldwin

Housing Law | Friday 8 December 2023

Amendments introduced by Renters (Reform) Bill extend liability for Rent Repayment Orders “RRO” to Superior Landlords

Edward Fitzpatrick and Tim Baldwin are members of the Housing Team at Garden Court Chambers.

Edward FitzpatrickTim Baldwin

Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Monday 13 November 2023

Welsh Ministers concede appeal of planning inspector’s decision brought by a Traveller

Tim Baldwin of the Garden Court Romani Gypsy & Traveller Rights Team acted for the appellant Traveller, instructed by Michael Imperato of Watkins & Gunn Solicitors.

Tim Baldwin

Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 3 October 2023

High Court in Cardiff grants Traveller permission to appeal planning inspector’s decision

Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Romani Gypsy & Traveller Rights Team acted for the appellant, instructed by Michael Imperato of Watkins & Gunn Solicitors.

Tim Baldwin

Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Tuesday 1 August 2023

Marc Willers KC, Tim Baldwin and Paul Clark contribute to Legal Action Magazine Environmental Law: Update (Jul/Aug 23)

Marc Willers KC, Tim Baldwin and Paul Clark of the Garden Court Environmental Law and Climate Justice Team have written for Legal Action Magazine.

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Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 7 July 2023

Update: Cabinet Office Loses Judicial Review and has to disclose WhatsApp messages and other documents to Covid Inquiry by Monday 10 July

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 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

Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Administrative and Public Law, Housing Law | Friday 14 April 2023

Court of Appeal quashes an unlawful notice served by Local Authority seeking eviction of Irish Travellers from a temporary site in Ramsgate Harbour

Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers acted on behalf of the Claimant, SO, leading Lara Simak of 12 Old Square Chambers.

Tim Baldwin

Housing Law | Wednesday 1 March 2023

Supreme Court gives important ruling on liability of ‘superior landlords’ for Rent Repayment Orders

Ed Fitzpatrick and Tim Baldwin of the Garden Court Housing Team represented the Appellants, instructed pro bono by Simon Mullings of Hammersmith and Fulham Law Centre.

Edward FitzpatrickTim Baldwin

Housing Law | Wednesday 25 January 2023

Supreme Court to hear appeal concerning whether Rent Repayment Orders can only be made against an immediate landlord or whether a superior landlord can also be liable

Edward Fitzpatrick and Tim Baldwin of the Garden Court Chambers Housing Team representing the appellants.

Edward FitzpatrickTim Baldwin

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 13 January 2023

High Court victory for victims of serious crimes committed by mental health patients

Tim Baldwin of Garden Court Chambers acted for the claimant, Teresa Maher, led by Dan Squires KC of Matrix Chambers. Counsel instructed by Jag Bahra of Saunders Law.

Tim Baldwin

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 25 November 2022

Brigesa Ujkaj is The City Law School’s first recipient of the Stephen Knafler QC Scholarship

Garden Court Chambers is proud to congratulate Brigesa Ujkaj for receiving the Stephen Knafler QC Scholarship.

Tim Baldwin

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

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
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