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Mediation | Friday 23 January 2026

Mediation Privilege – What is it and should we have it?

Blog by David Watkinson of the Garden Court Mediation Team.

David Watkinson

Immigration Law, Administrative and Public Law | Thursday 22 January 2026

Home Office grants Indefinite Leave to Remain to survivor of domestic abuse following judicial review

Zehrah Hasan of the Garden Court Immigration & Public Law Teams acted for the claimant, instructed by Camille Rouse of Tower Hamlets Law Centre.

Zehrah Hasan

Criminal Defence | Monday 19 January 2026

Hossein Zahir KC and Alex Rose secure acquittals for young defendant charged with murder, aggravated burglary, and robbery

Hossein Zahir KC and Alex Rose of Garden Court Criminal Defence Team were instructed by Abu Kibla of Stuart Miller Solicitors.

Hossein Zahir KCAlex Rose

Criminal Defence | Friday 16 January 2026

‘A Practical Guide to the law in relation to Gang Evidence and Drill Lyrics in Criminal Proceedings’ by Gerwyn Wise out now

The Garden Court Crime Team is pleased to announce that 'A Practical Guide to the law in relation to Gang Evidence and Drill Lyrics in Criminal Proceedings’ written by Gerwyn Wise is out now.

Gerwyn Wise

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Garden Court International, International Human Rights | Friday 16 January 2026

Seán Binder acquitted of all charges in court in Greece

Gráinne Mellon of Garden Court Chambers, led by Ed Fitzgerald KC, was instructed on the international and European elements of Sean’s case, and on his domestic regulatory appeal, respectively by Tessa Gregory of Leigh Day, and Andrew Katzen of Hickman and Rose LLP.

Gráinne Mellon

Housing Law | Friday 16 January 2026

Housing Allocation and Homelessness Law & Practice (LexisNexis 7th ed. 2025) out now

Garden Court's Liz Davies KC, Connor Johnston, Nick Bano and Matthew Ahluwalia, and co-author HHJ Jan Luba KC (retired), are pleased to announce that Housing Allocation and Homelessness: Law and Practice (LexisNexis 7th edition 2025) is now available to purchase.

Immigration Law, Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) | Monday 12 January 2026

Home Office loses appeal against Upper Tribunal decision quashing refusal of indefinite leave to enter

The respondent, Ms Kone, was represented by Patrick Lewis of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Stefan Vnuk of Coram Children's Legal Centre.

Patrick Lewis

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 8 January 2026

Sarah Hemingway instructed in Tranche 3 of the Undercover Policing Inquiry

The Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI) has heard from witness Baroness Doreen Lawrence as part of Tranche 3 (Phase 1). Sarah Hemingway acted as Counsel to the Inquiry at the hearing held on 20 November 2025.

Sarah Hemingway

Children’s Rights | Wednesday 24 December 2025

Lawyers Who Care Essay Competition

If you're a care experienced aspiring lawyer, check out the Lawyers Who Care essay competition and you could win yourself paid work experience or a mini pupillage.

Administrative and Public Law, International Human Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Tuesday 23 December 2025

Sophie Lucas represents migrant facing extradition following dinghy rescue

Sophie Lucas represents a Requested Person whose extradition is sought in respect of nine offences, including terrorism allegations, arising out of alleged threats made to the crew of a ship which rescued him from a dinghy in the Mediterranean.

Sophie Lucas

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries, International Human Rights | Sunday 21 December 2025

Thalia Maragh – Assistant Coroner appointment

Thalia Maragh has been appointed Assistant Coroner for Inner London South.

Thalia Maragh

Criminal Defence, Immigration Law, Community Care Law | Sunday 21 December 2025

Judicial appointments

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to announce the judicial appointments of Irena Sabic KC and Anya Lewis KC.

Anya Lewis KCIrena Sabic KC

Criminal Defence | Friday 19 December 2025

Mark Robinson’s client unanimously acquitted of murder at the Old Bailey

Mark Robinson was led by Dean George KC of 2BR and was instructed by Denise Wilson-Osuide, Senior Partner at ITN Solicitors.

Mark Robinson

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law, Housing Law | Thursday 18 December 2025

Court of Appeal confirms vital protections for asylum seekers facing loss of support

This Court of Appeal judgment confirms the role of the Asylum Support Tribunal in protecting asylum seekers at risk of losing basic accommodation and financial support, including where the Home Office has improperly treated their claim as “implicitly withdrawn”.

Alex GriggIrena Sabic KC

Housing Law | Tuesday 16 December 2025

How tenants will be able to challenge landlords who abuse new possession grounds

Housing law is changing from May 2026. Nick Bano and Jamie McGowan explain what tenants can do if a landlord abuses new possession grounds under the Renters’ Rights Act, coming into force in May next year.

Nick BanoJamie McGowan

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 16 December 2025

Victoria Meads secures manslaughter acquittal in jury trial

Victoria Meads, instructed by Rob Johnson of SVS Solicitors, has successfully secured the acquittal of a female defendant on trial for manslaughter.

Victoria Meads

Family Law | Monday 15 December 2025

Court of Appeal sets aside care and placement orders in respect of two-year old child

Amanda Meusz of the Garden Court Family Law Team acted for the child L, by Cafcass Management, instructed by Elizabeth Beckett of GT Stewart Solicitors.

Amanda Meusz

Family Law, Children Law | Monday 15 December 2025

Kinship Care – Latest Developments

Blog by Hannah Rought-Brooks of the Garden Court Family Law Team.

Hannah Rought-Brooks

Family Law, Domestic Abuse | Monday 15 December 2025

DAPOs: A new approach to protecting victims of domestic abuse?

Blog by Sophia Rolt-Smith of the Garden Court Family Law Team.

Sophia Rolt-Smith

Housing Law | Friday 12 December 2025

Racially aggravated unlawful eviction: significant damages awarded

The family was represented by Nick Bano of the Garden Court Housing Law Team, instructed by Luke Sheldon of GT Stewart Solicitors.

Nick Bano
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