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Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 28 May 2026

Garden Court to welcome five new pupils in 2027

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to announce that five new pupils will be joining in October 2027, following the most recent recruitment round.

Criminal Defence, Protest Rights | Tuesday 26 May 2026

Case thrown out against anti-racism campaigner accused of assaulting far-right activist

Michael Goold of the Garden Court Protest Rights Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Sarah Robertson of Birnberg Peirce Solicitors.

Michael Goold

Criminal Defence | Friday 22 May 2026

Michael Ivers KC and Alex Rose secure acquittal in terrorism trial at Central Criminal Court

Michael Ivers KC and Alex Rose of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Alastair Lyon of Birnberg Peirce & Partners.

Michael Ivers KCAlex Rose

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Immigration Law | Friday 22 May 2026

Supreme Court refuses permission to appeal judgment on vital protections for asylum seekers

Alex Grigg of the Garden Court Immigration, Public Law and Community Care teams acted for MAH, instructed by Bahar Ata, Katie Nelson and Ana Isabel Hart of Duncan Lewis Solicitors.

Alex Grigg

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 22 May 2026

Giles Cockings KC secures acquittals at Old Bailey in triple-shooting case

Giles Cockings KC of the Garden Court Crime Team secured full acquittals at the Old Bailey for his client who was wrongly identified as ‘the shooter’ in drive by gang-land triple shooting.

Giles Cockings KC

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 22 May 2026

Garden Court recognised at Bar Pro Bono Awards 2026

We are delighted to announce that Ollie Persey was Highly Commended, and three Garden Court barristers were shortlisted at Advocate’s Bar Pro Bono Awards 2026.

Children’s Rights, Youth Justice & Child Rights | Thursday 21 May 2026

White Paper announces mandatory training for lawyers representing children

The Youth Justice White Paper, ‘Cutting Youth Crime, Changing Young Lives’, has announced the government’s plans for mandatory training for lawyers representing children.   

Kate Aubrey-JohnsonJoanne Cecil KC

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Monday 18 May 2026

Tom Wainwright acts in successful appeal against conviction on basis of lack of jurisdiction

Tom Wainwright of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the Appellant, instructed by Greg Stewart and Matthew Ronchetti of GT Stewart.

Tom Wainwright

Criminal Defence | Friday 15 May 2026

Twanieka Alcindor secures full acquittal on GBH charges following 7-day jury trial

Twanieka Alcindor of the Garden Court Crime Team secured the acquittal of a 69-year-old grandfather of previous good character after a 7-day re-trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.

Twanieka Alcindor

Family Law, Court of Protection | Thursday 14 May 2026

James Holmes shortlisted for Legal Aid Barrister of the Year at LALY Awards 2026

Garden Court congratulates James Holmes who has been shortlisted for Legal Aid Barrister of the Year at the 2026 LALYs.

James Holmes

Family Law | Thursday 14 May 2026

High Court rules decision to implement life-saving treatment plan is in best interest of child

Victoria Burgess and James Holmes of the Garden Court Family Law Team were instructed by Essex County Council.

James Holmes

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 12 May 2026

Michael Ivers KC secures acquittal – client released from 29 year sentence

Lee Wood had been serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 29 years. He was released from Winchester CC yesterday. The retrial involved detailed expert evidence from both pathology and cell site as well as considerable legal argument.

Michael Ivers KC

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 12 May 2026

Contempt of Court – Appeal success for Rajiv Menon KC

We would like to thank all those who have supported Rajiv during this difficult time and hope that this is now the end of the matter. This unprecedented attempt to criminalise lawyers for doing their job and representing their clients fearlessly should never be repeated.

Rajiv Menon KC

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Monday 11 May 2026

David Emanuel KC and Alex Rose successfully resist Attorney General’s attempt to increase sentence at Court of Appeal

David Emanuel KC and Alex Rose of the Garden Court Crime Team were instructed to act at this appeal by Shaun Draycott of Draycott Browne Solicitors.

David Emanuel KCAlex Rose

Financial Crime and Confiscation, Criminal Defence | Monday 11 May 2026

Preparing for the Crime and Policing Act 2026: Expanding Corporate Criminal Liability and the Growing Exposure for UK Businesses

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Crime Team explores how the Crime and Policing Act 2026 coming into force in June this year will expanding corporate criminal liability and increase exposure for UK businesses.

Mark Robinson

Criminal Defence | Friday 8 May 2026

Carol Hawley secures reduced sentence for vulnerable young man charged in drugs conspiracy

Carol Hawley of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team was instructed by Madeleine Corr of Shaw Graham Kersh LLP.

Carol Hawley

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 7 May 2026

Garden Court Statement – Rajiv Menon KC

Rajiv Menon KC, a highly respected silk at Garden Court Chambers and a former head of chambers, is facing proceedings for contempt of court. The alleged contempt concerns a closing speech that Rajiv delivered to a jury at the Woolwich Crown Court in January 2026. We are extremely concerned about the chilling effect on the Bar of the state seeking to criminalise barristers for their representation of their clients.

Immigration: Personal and Business, Immigration Law | Tuesday 5 May 2026

Immigration Blog: Home Office immigration raids & challenging procedural unfairness

Mark Symes explores whether current Home Office immigration raids and rapid enforcement action meet principles of procedural fairness, and offers insight into the difficulties of mounting judicial review challenges.

Mark Symes

Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 5 May 2026

Loch Neagh Pollution – Judicial Review challenge over failure to protect

Belfast eel fisherman Declan Conlon has brought a Judicial Review against the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) over its duties to protect Loch Neagh from nutrient pollution and to protect his livelihood.

Marc Willers KCAcland Bryant

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 5 May 2026

Alex Taylor-Camara secures unanimous acquittal on drugs and firearms offences

Alex Taylor-Camara has secured the unanimous acquittal of his client, charged with drugs and firearms offences, following a seven-day trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.

Alex Taylor-Camara
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