News & Views
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 19 November 2020
Professor Leslie Thomas QC wins Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion Award at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2020
Professor Leslie Thomas QC has spent his entire career representing clients from diverse backgrounds, acting for vulnerable, marginalised and disadvantaged people, who seek justice and accountability from the state and others.
![Leslie Thomas KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/2078.jpg)
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 19 November 2020
Garden Court Chambers wins Outstanding Set for Diversity and Inclusion at Chambers Bar Awards 2020
![Mia Hakl-Law](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1547.jpg)
Criminal Defence | Wednesday 18 November 2020
Defendant found not guilty of murder, police officer’s imagery comparison evidence excluded
Bernard Tetlow QC led Shahida Begum, both of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team, and were instructed by Tahir Mahmood and Yusuf Khan of Abrahams Law Solicitors.
![Shahida Begum](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1430.jpg)
Criminal Defence | Tuesday 17 November 2020
Defendant found not guilty of murder at Kingston Crown Court
James Scobie QC led Sam Robinson, both members of Garden Court Criminal Defence Team and were instructed by Vanessa Wiggins of Bark and Co Solicitors.
![Sam Robinson KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1211.jpg)
![James Scobie KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/676.jpg)
Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Monday 16 November 2020
Net Zero and downstream emissions in court this week
The Claimant is represented by Marc Willers QC, of the Garden Court Environmental Law Team, leading Estelle Dehon of Cornerstone Chambers, instructed by Leigh Day.
![Marc Willers KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/448.jpg)
Housing Law | Friday 13 November 2020
Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) finds Superior Landlords can be liable for Rent Repayment Orders in test case ruling
Edward Fitzpatrick of the Garden Court Chambers Housing Team was instructed by Justice for Tenants pro bono.
![Edward Fitzpatrick](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/890.jpg)
Mental Health Law | Friday 13 November 2020
Stephen Simblet QC makes submissions on behalf of Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission in important mental health case
Stephen Simblet QC, of the Garden Court Chambers Mental Health Team, was instructed by Les Allamby of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
![Stephen Simblet KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1981.jpg)
Criminal Defence | Thursday 12 November 2020
Clare Wade QC wins 'Barrister of the Year' at Women in Law Awards 2020
Congratulations to our Clare Wade QC of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team who has won Barrister of the Year at the Women in Law Awards 2020!
![Clare Wade KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1725.jpg)