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Criminal Defence | Friday 8 November 2024

Mark Gatley KC secures acquittal for murder after successful submission of no case to answer

Mark Gatley KC, Head of the Garden Court Crime Team led Stuart Neale of Cobden House and was instructed by Naila Akhter of Platts Solicitors.

Mark Gatley KC

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law | Friday 8 November 2024

In-principle Leave Outside the Immigration Rules protects Afghan family from Taliban Regime

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC and Emma Fitzsimons of Garden Court Chambers represented Judge X, instructed by Bahar Ata and Oskar Butcher of Duncan Lewis Solicitors.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KCEmma Fitzsimons

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Thursday 7 November 2024

High Court finds Guildford Magistrates Court fines repayment practices unlawful

Gerard Pitt of Garden Court Chambers was instructed by Natalie De-Merist of IBB Law solicitors.

Gerard Pitt

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Wednesday 6 November 2024

Appeal against conviction allowed due to material irregularity

Shahida Begum of the Garden Court Crime Team represented DG, instructed by Saadiya Ahmed of Dexter Henry Solicitors.

Shahida Begum

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Law | Wednesday 6 November 2024

Palestinian student leader wins free speech challenge to visa revocation

Duran Seddon KC was the lead advocate for the Appellant in her successful case against the decision of the Secretary of State.

Duran Seddon KC

Criminal Defence | Friday 1 November 2024

Successful application to dismiss in racially aggravated harassment case

Ife Thompson of Garden Court Chambers represented the defendant, instructed by Clement Idowu of Criminal Defence Solicitors.

Ifẹ Thompson

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 1 November 2024

Former pupils Abby Buttle and Christopher Lambert join Garden Court Chambers as tenants

We are delighted to announce that Abby Buttle and Christopher Lambert have joined Garden Court Chambers as tenants, following the successful completion of their pupillage.

Abby ButtleChristopher Lambert

Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Thursday 31 October 2024

Garden Court barristers contribute to Legal Action Magazine’s Environmental Law Update (Nov 2024)

In the latest environment law update, Marc, Abigail, Oscar and Acland report on recent important environmental decisions on inclusion of climate impact in environmental impact assessments, standing in judicial review, and torts. Read the latest update here.

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 30 October 2024

Keir Monteith KC appointed member of JUSTICE Council

We are delighted to announce that Keir Monteith KC of the Garden Court Crime Team has been appointed a member of the JUSTICE Council.

Keir Monteith KC

Education Law, Employment and Discrimination Law | Tuesday 29 October 2024

University lifts grade cap after legal battle over disability discrimination

Oscar Davies of the Garden Court Education Law Team acted for the University Student (“A”) in this matter.

Oscar Davies

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 29 October 2024

Clare Wade KC secures acquittal for defendant in murder trial

Clare Wade KC of the Garden Court Crime Team represented the defendant, leading Evans Amoah-Nyamekye, instructed by Sarah Mirza of Birds Solicitors.

Clare Wade KC

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Immigration Law | Tuesday 29 October 2024

Sangeetha Iengar joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

We are delighted to announce that Sangeetha Iengar has joined Garden Court Chambers as a new tenant.

Sangeetha Iengar

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

Education Law, Administrative and Public Law, Community Care Law | Monday 28 October 2024

Alex Temple joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

We are delighted to announce that Alex Temple has joined Garden Court Chambers as a new tenant.

Alex Temple

Housing Law | Tuesday 22 October 2024

Liz Davies KC presents evidence to Parliamentary Bill Committee on Renters’ Rights Bill

Liz Davies KC of the Garden Court Housing Law Team presented evidence to the Parliamentary Bill Committee on the Renters' Rights Bill.

Liz Davies KC

Family Law, Children’s Rights | Monday 21 October 2024

National Deprivation of Liberty Court Update: Consent and Necessity of DOLs

Blog by James Holmes of the Garden Court Family Law Team.

James Holmes

Family Law | Monday 21 October 2024

Hannah Rought-Brooks acts for father of family with complex needs

Hannah Rought-Brooks of the Garden Court Family Law Team acted for the children's father.

Hannah Rought-Brooks

Family Law, Children Law, International Family Law | Monday 21 October 2024

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in public law proceedings – a refresher

Blog by Hannah Wyatt of the Garden Court Family Law Team.

Hannah Wyatt

Family Law, Children’s Rights | Monday 21 October 2024

A step closer to transparency – Summers & Anor v White & Ors [2024]

Blog by Jennifer Grehan of the Garden Court Family Law Team.

Jennifer Grehan

Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Friday 18 October 2024

Marc Willers KC called to The Bar of Northern Ireland

We are delighted to announce that Marc Willers KC has been called to the Bar of Northern Ireland today in Belfast.

Marc Willers KC

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