News & Views
Planning Law, Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Administrative and Public Law | Thursday 23 August 2018
The Mayor of Malton takes legal action against planned government changes to how fracking applications are handled
Marc Willers QC has been instructed to represent Paul Andrews, the Mayor of Malton in North Yorkshire, in the legal challenge.
Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 23 August 2018
Parents of Bristol University student hope inquest will provide answers following her sudden death
Tom Stoate is instructed by Gus Silverman of Irwin Mitchell Solicitors for the family, supported by INQUEST.
Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 22 August 2018
Carl Sargeant's widow mounts legal challenge over inquiry into the death of late Welsh Government Minister
Leslie Thomas QC is instructed by Neil Hudgell of Hudgell Solicitors on behalf of Carl Sargeant's family, alongside Sheryn Omeri of Cloisters Chambers.
Housing Law | Wednesday 15 August 2018
Housing Allocation and Homelessness Law & Practice Fifth edition now published
The textbook was written by His Honour Judge Jan Luba QC, Liz Davies, Connor Johnston and Tessa Buchanan.
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 14 August 2018
Garden Court Chambers welcome Helen Butcher to the Crime Team
We are delighted to announce that Helen Butcher has joined the Crime Team at Garden Court Chambers.
Family Law | Friday 10 August 2018
Garden Court Chambers welcome Lyndsey Sambrooks-Wright and Monifa Walters-Thompson to the Family Team
We are delighted to announce that Lyndsey Sambrooks-Wright and Monifa Walters-Thompson have joined the Family Law Team at Garden Court Chambers.
Criminal Defence | Tuesday 7 August 2018
Surrey Police apologise and trial collapses after defence submissions reveal systemic disclosure failings in Jonathan King sex abuse case
Henry Blaxland QC is instructed by Steve Bird of Bird Solicitors, representing Jonathan King.
Administrative and Public Law | Monday 6 August 2018
High Court ruled that Home Office unlawfully detained potential victim of trafficking and breached Article 4 ECHR in failing to protect him
Louise Hooper of Garden Court’s Public Law Team appeared for the successful claimant. She was instructed by Monika Glowacka and Sulaiha Ali of Duncan Lewis Solicitors.
