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Criminal Defence | Thursday 25 June 2026

Gerwyn Wise – Successful appeal against sentence in Court of Appeal

The Court quashed his client’s sentence of 12 months detention and replaced it with a sentence of 4 months.

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Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 13 March 2026

Unanimous acquittal in attempted murder trial involving gang evidence, drill lyrics and rap music

Following a three-week trial at the Inner London Crown Court, the jury unanimously acquitted Gerwyn’s client of attempted murder and wounding with intent after two hours.

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Criminal Defence | Friday 16 January 2026

‘A Practical Guide to the law in relation to Gang Evidence and Drill Lyrics in Criminal Proceedings’ by Gerwyn Wise out now

The Garden Court Crime Team is pleased to announce that 'A Practical Guide to the law in relation to Gang Evidence and Drill Lyrics in Criminal Proceedings’ written by Gerwyn Wise is out now.

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Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 31 October 2025

Gerwyn Wise secures acquittal for teenager in murder trial involving complex joint participation

Gerwyn Wise was led by Jenni Dempster KC, Red Lion Chambers. Gerwyn and Jenni were instructed by Adrienne Wright, Head of the Crime Team at TV Edwards LLP. 

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Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime | Friday 8 August 2025

Gerwyn Wise and Tommy Seagull act for defendant acquitted of attempted murder in east London shooting at the Old Bailey

Gerwyn Wise led Tommy Seagull of the Garden Court Crime Team, instructed by Georgia Patterson of TV Edwards.

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Garden Court Chambers | Monday 7 April 2025

Garden Court barristers recognised on Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales 2025

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

Criminal Defence, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Murder and Violent Crime | Thursday 6 February 2025

Jury rejects prosecution of joint enterprise murder and finds six black boys not guilty of murder and manslaughter

Counsel acting for the defendants included Icah Peart KC, Keir Monteith KC, Victoria Meads, Daniel Jameson and Gerwyn Wise of the Garden Court Crime Team.

Criminal Defence, Children’s Rights, Immigration Law | Friday 20 December 2024

‘A Practical Guide to County Lines, Human Trafficking and Exploitation’ by Gerwyn Wise out now

This book, A Practical Guide to County Lines, Human Trafficking and Exploitation, published by Law Brief Publishing, provides a practical guide to legal professionals on the topic of county lines, with a particular focus on the criminal law implications for individuals involved in cases of human trafficking and exploitation.

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Criminal Defence, Murder and Violent Crime, Drugs and Organised Crime | Friday 2 August 2024

Gerwyn Wise and Tommy Seagull secure unanimous acquittal of client accused of firearms and drugs offences

Gerwyn Wise led Tommy Seagull, both of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team, instructed by Tosin Akinbobye of Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors.

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Criminal Defence, Fraud, Financial Crime and Confiscation | Tuesday 25 July 2023

Gerwyn Wise secures the only not guilty verdict after courier fraud trial

Gerwyn Wise of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team represented SK, one of nine defendants accused of being involved in a courier fraud at St Albans Crown Court.

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Criminal Defence, Drugs and Organised Crime | Monday 20 March 2023

Gerwyn Wise secures acquittal for young man accused of conspiracy to kidnap

Gerwyn Wise of the Garden Court Crime Team was instructed by Keshina Bouri of Carson Kaye Solicitors.

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Criminal Defence | Friday 14 June 2019

Garden Court Chambers welcomes new tenants Hugh Mullan and Gerwyn Wise to the Crime Team

We are delighted to announce that Hugh Mullan and Gerwyn Wise have joined the Garden Court Crime Team as tenants.

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