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Criminal Defence | Sunday 28 January 2018

Young Somali man walks free after exercising the right to silence and acquittal of Possession for intent to supply Class B drugs and assault on police

Lalith de Kauwe was instructed by Sudesh Bopitiya, and Mohammad Miah, SBG Solicitors.

Lalith de Kauwe

Immigration Law | Thursday 25 January 2018

Mother succeeds in judicial review of fresh claim concerning public interest in deportation and the rights of child

The claimant was represented by Irena Sabic of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Chris McKendry of Wilsons Solicitors.

Irena Sabic KC

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 23 January 2018

Dafna Spiro appointed as full time Circuit Judge

Dafna will be deployed to the South Eastern Circuit, based at Harrow Crown Court with effect from 27 February.

Administrative and Public Law, Housing Law | Monday 22 January 2018

Tim Baldwin successfully challenges Brent Council's decision to offer accommodation to a homeless family over 100 miles away in Birmingham for the third time

Tim Baldwin was instructed by Ronald Daley of Advice4Renters and is a member of the Garden Court Chambers Housing Team.

Tim Baldwin

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Friday 19 January 2018

David Sellu Appeal Team win Crime Team of the Year at Modern Law Awards 2018

The David Sellu Appeal Team is composed of Mark Ellison QC of QEB Hollis Whiteman who led our David Emanuel, and was instructed by Matt Foot of Birnberg Peirce.

David Emanuel KC

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 17 January 2018

Garden Court Chambers' 'Access to the Bar for All' Long Term Mentoring Scheme shortlisted for LexisNexis Legal Awards 2018

Garden Court has been shortlisted for the Award for Diversity and Inclusion for the Garden Court Long Term Mentoring Scheme.

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 17 January 2018

Rasta acquitted of revenge GBH

Lalith de Kauwe defended the middle aged Rastafarian who was unanimously acquitted of an alleged 'revenge attack'.

Lalith de Kauwe

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 17 January 2018

Anonymity and Victims of Trafficking

Maya Sikand was instructed by Philippa Southwell at Birds Solicitors.

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