News & Views
Housing Law | Tuesday 21 May 2019
Catherine O'Donnell co-authors 'Housing Conditions: tenants' rights' (sixth edition, LAG)
The definitive legal guide to bad housing conditions in rented accommodation in England is written by Catherine O'Donnell of Garden Court, HHJ Jan Luba QC (formerly of Garden Court) and Giles Peaker.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights | Friday 31 May 2019
Marc Willers QC named Times Lawyer of the Week
We're delighted to announce that Marc has been named Times Lawyer of the Week
Criminal Defence | Thursday 30 May 2019
Unanimous not guilty verdict for experienced solicitor accused of perverting the course of justice
James Scobie QC was instructed for the Defendant by Julie Ferguson of Levales Solicitors LLP.
Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Tuesday 28 May 2019
Court of Appeal remit Upper Tribunal Country Guideline case on Afghanistan and provide guidance on correct approach to internal relocation
Sonali Naik QC, Ronan Toal and Gemma Loughran were instructed by JD Spicer on behalf of the appellant. Ali Bandegani was instructed by Baker McKenzie for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Friday 24 May 2019
Garden Court Crime Team encourages all members of the Criminal Bar Association to vote in favour of action in the ballot launched today
We call on all our colleagues at the Criminal Bar to join us.
Public International Law, Administrative and Public Law, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Thursday 23 May 2019
Leslie Thomas QC appointed as Board member by Bar Standards Board
We are delighted to announce that Leslie Thomas QC, Chair and Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers, has been appointed as a new Board member by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 23 May 2019
Joanne Cecil and Una Morris shortlisted for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2019
Garden Court is delighted to announce that Joanne Cecil and Una Morris of Garden Court Chambers have both been shortlisted for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2019 (LALYs).
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 20 May 2019
Garden Court Special Fund awards £12,000 in short-term funding to organisations working to defend civil liberties, human rights and social justice
We are delighted to announce that we have recently provided short-term support to 5 organisations. Each beneficiary has received a payment of between £1,000 and £3,000, amounting to a total of £12,000.
