Tom Wainwright of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the Appellant, instructed by Greg Stewart and Matthew Ronchetti of GT Stewart.
Twanieka Alcindor of the Garden Court Crime Team secured the acquittal of a 69-year-old grandfather of previous good character after a 7-day re-trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Garden Court congratulates James Holmes who has been shortlisted for Legal Aid Barrister of the Year at the 2026 LALYs.
Victoria Burgess and James Holmes of the Garden Court Family Law Team were instructed by Essex County Council.
Lee Wood had been serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 29 years. He was released from Winchester CC yesterday. The retrial involved detailed expert evidence from both pathology and cell site as well as considerable legal argument.
We would like to thank all those who have supported Rajiv during this difficult time and hope that this is now the end of the matter. This unprecedented attempt to criminalise lawyers for doing their job and representing their clients fearlessly should never be repeated.
David Emanuel KC and Alex Rose of the Garden Court Crime Team were instructed to act at this appeal by Shaun Draycott of Draycott Browne Solicitors.
Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Crime Team explores how the Crime and Policing Act 2026 coming into force in June this year will expanding corporate criminal liability and increase exposure for UK businesses.
Carol Hawley of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team was instructed by Madeleine Corr of Shaw Graham Kersh LLP.
Rajiv Menon KC, a highly respected silk at Garden Court Chambers and a former head of chambers, is facing proceedings for contempt of court. The alleged contempt concerns a closing speech that Rajiv delivered to a jury at the Woolwich Crown Court in January 2026. We are extremely concerned about the chilling effect on the Bar of the state seeking to criminalise barristers for their representation of their clients.
Mark Symes explores whether current Home Office immigration raids and rapid enforcement action meet principles of procedural fairness, and offers insight into the difficulties of mounting judicial review challenges.
Belfast eel fisherman Declan Conlon has brought a Judicial Review against the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) over its duties to protect Loch Neagh from nutrient pollution and to protect his livelihood.
Alex Taylor-Camara has secured the unanimous acquittal of his client, charged with drugs and firearms offences, following a seven-day trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Garden Court is delighted to congratulate Oscar Davies for winning this award, a well-deserved recognition of their truly exceptional work and leadership to improve LGBTQ+ representation and inclusion within the legal profession.
The Home Office have this week reinstated the revoked sponsor licence of a national mixed service care provider. Ubah Dirie of the Garden Court Business Immigration team provided early advice and representation, helping the client to avoid expensive litigation.
Icah Peart KC and Lucie Wibberley's client was unanimously acquitted of violent disorder, murder and manslaughter by a jury following a five week trial at the Old Bailey.
We are delighted to announce that Dr Claire Mitchell KC has joined Garden Court Chambers as a door tenant.
Alex Ryle of Garden Court Chambers Crime Team acted for the claimant, instructed by Alex Pierides of Faradays Solicitors.
Oscar Davies of Garden Court Chambers interviewed in Legal Business.
We are delighted to announce that Garden Court barristers have been recognised at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2026:
