News & Views
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 25 November 2014
Young man with Asperger Syndrome acquitted of joint enterprise to shoot
The jury at Isleworth Crown Court acquitted the defendant, represented by Maya Sikand, after just eight minutes’ deliberation.
Garden Court Chambers | Friday 7 November 2014
Defendant acquitted of attempted murder in 'Breaking Bad' plot
The defendant, represented by Peter Rowlands, was accused of attempting to poison her mother with abrin.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 5 November 2014
Inquest finds multiple failings caused death of vulnerable patient
Jury criticises the acts and omissions of a private hospital in a damning narrative verdict. Ifeanyi Odogwu represented the family.
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 4 November 2014
Announcing the Legal Expertise Access Platform (LEAP) initiative
Garden Court Chambers is pleased to announce the launch of the Legal Expertise Access Platform (LEAP) – an initiative in support of the rule of law in Africa.
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Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 4 November 2014
Helen Foot returns to Garden Court Chambers
Garden Court is delighted to welcome Helen Foot back to Chambers. Helen returns from maternity leave to continue her practice in public, asylum and immigration law.
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Garden Court Chambers | Friday 31 October 2014
Garden Court Chambers ranked in Band 1 in Chambers UK 2015
We are now recommended in 13 areas of law, with 99 individual practitioner rankings.
Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 21 October 2014
Connor Johnston gives evidence to Justice Select Committee
Housing practitioners ask Committee to consider reinstating legal aid to assist with certain housing benefit problems.
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Garden Court Chambers | Monday 20 October 2014
Garden Court is delighted to announce the launch of the Freedom of Expression Law Clinic for law students
Students will be filing a petition at the UN on behalf of jailed Vietnamese bloggers.