News & Views
Mental Health Law | Monday 18 July 2022
Successful appeal against First Tier Tribunal’s decision to the effect that it no longer had the power to hear patient’s appeal after his change in status
Stephen Simblet QC of Garden Court Chambers was instructed by Rheian Davies, Head of Legal at Mind. Roger Pezzani of Garden Court Chambers was instructed by Adam Marley of GT Solicitors and Advocates.
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![Roger Pezzani](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1191.jpg)
Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Wednesday 13 July 2022
David Emanuel QC succeeds in persuading Court of Appeal to reduce sentence
David Emanuel QC of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team represented the appellant, Kelsey Jones. He was instructed by Shaun Draycott of Draycott Browne Solicitors, Manchester.
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Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law | Wednesday 13 July 2022
Garden Court Chambers jointly wins Highly Commended at The Lawyer Awards 2022 for Pro Bono Initiative of the Year supporting Afghan judiciary
We are proud to have received Highly Commended for The Lawyer Principal members of our Garden Court team involved in the initiative were Sonali Naik QC, Irena Sabic, Maha Sardar, Ali Bandegani, Emma Fitzsimons, Maria Moodie and David Sellwood.
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![Sonali Naik KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/696.jpg)
![Maha Sardar](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1560.jpg)
![Maria Moodie](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/691.jpg)
![Irena Sabic KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1637.jpg)
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 12 July 2022
David Neale jointly wins Legal Aid Support Staffer of the Year at the 2022 LALY Awards
Garden Court is delighted to announce that David Neale has won Legal Aid Support Staffer of the Year at the 2022 LAPG LALY awards ceremony with Lesley Kennedy Neal of Wilsons Solicitors.
Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 6 July 2022
Garden Court Chambers shortlisted in four categories at The Legal 500 Bar Awards
Garden Court Chambers is delighted to have been shortlisted for Public Law Set of the Year. Amanda Meusz, Colin Yeo and Ollie Persey are shortlisted for Junior of the Year Awards.
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Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Thursday 30 June 2022
"The Gypsy and Traveller way of life is being legislated out of existence" - Legal opinion commissioned by Good Law Project
Marc Willers QC, Tessa Buchanan, and Owen Greenhall of Garden Court Chambers were commissioned by the Good Law Project to survey the legal landscape for Gypsy and Traveller groups to assess whether it complies with the UK’s legal obligations.
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Children Law | Wednesday 29 June 2022
Rebekah Wilson speaks to File On 4 - Children’s Homes: Profits Before Care?
Rebekah Wilson of the Garden Court Chambers Family Law Team spoke to BBC Radio 4's File On 4 for their episode: 'Children’s Homes: Profits Before Care?'.
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 27 June 2022
“Racism & discrimination played a very real part in the response to this tragedy" - Grenfell Inquiry closing statement
Alison Munroe QC and Thalia Maragh of Garden Court Chambers.
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![Allison Munroe KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1979.jpg)