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Criminal Defence | Wednesday 30 October 2024

Keir Monteith KC appointed member of JUSTICE Council

We are delighted to announce that Keir Monteith KC of the Garden Court Crime Team has been appointed a member of the JUSTICE Council.

Keir Monteith KC

Education Law, Employment and Discrimination Law | Tuesday 29 October 2024

University lifts grade cap after legal battle over disability discrimination

Oscar Davies of the Garden Court Education Law Team acted for the University Student (“A”) in this matter.

Oscar Davies

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 29 October 2024

Clare Wade KC secures acquittal for defendant in murder trial

Clare Wade KC of the Garden Court Crime Team represented the defendant, leading Evans Amoah-Nyamekye, instructed by Sarah Mirza of Birds Solicitors.

Clare Wade KC

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Immigration Law | Tuesday 29 October 2024

Sangeetha Iengar joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

We are delighted to announce that Sangeetha Iengar has joined Garden Court Chambers as a new tenant.

Sangeetha Iengar

Court of Protection | Monday 28 October 2024

Where does the line lie for authorisation of medical treatment under Mental Health Act 1983 or Mental Capacity Act 2005?

Blog post by Tim Baldwin of the Garden Court Chambers Court of Protection Team.

Tim Baldwin

Education Law, Administrative and Public Law, Community Care Law | Monday 28 October 2024

Alex Temple joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant

We are delighted to announce that Alex Temple has joined Garden Court Chambers as a new tenant.

Alex Temple

Housing Law | Tuesday 22 October 2024

Liz Davies KC presents evidence to Parliamentary Bill Committee on Renters’ Rights Bill

Liz Davies KC of the Garden Court Housing Law Team presented evidence to the Parliamentary Bill Committee on the Renters' Rights Bill.

Liz Davies KC

Family Law, Children’s Rights | Monday 21 October 2024

National Deprivation of Liberty Court Update: Consent and Necessity of DOLs

Blog by James Holmes of the Garden Court Family Law Team.

James Holmes

Family Law | Monday 21 October 2024

Hannah Rought-Brooks acts for father of family with complex needs

Hannah Rought-Brooks of the Garden Court Family Law Team acted for the children's father.

Hannah Rought-Brooks

Family Law, Children Law, International Family Law | Monday 21 October 2024

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in public law proceedings – a refresher

Blog by Hannah Wyatt of the Garden Court Family Law Team.

Hannah Wyatt

Family Law, Children’s Rights | Monday 21 October 2024

A step closer to transparency – Summers & Anor v White & Ors [2024]

Blog by Jennifer Grehan of the Garden Court Family Law Team.

Jennifer Grehan

Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Friday 18 October 2024

Marc Willers KC called to The Bar of Northern Ireland

We are delighted to announce that Marc Willers KC has been called to the Bar of Northern Ireland today in Belfast.

Marc Willers KC

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 17 October 2024

Garden Court secures number one rankings in Chambers UK Bar Guide 2025

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to be recognised as a top ranked set in the Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2025.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Tuesday 15 October 2024

Owen Greenhall delivers opening statement to Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 2 (Phase 2)

Owen Greenhall represents core participants Diane Abbott MP and Rt Hon Dame Joan Ruddock PC, instructed by Jules Carey of Bindmans LLP.

Owen Greenhall

Youth Justice & Child Rights, Children’s Rights, Criminal Defence | Tuesday 15 October 2024

Garden Court Chambers welcomes three new pupils

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to welcome three new pupils: Maya Thomas Davis, Frederick Legg, and Leanna Burnard.

Maya Thomas DavisFrederick LeggLeanna Burnard

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 15 October 2024

Rajiv Menon KC delivers opening statement to Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 2 (Phase 2)

Our Joint Head of Chambers, Rajiv Menon KC represents core participants at the Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 2 (Phase 2).

Rajiv Menon KCRussell FraserUna Morris

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Tuesday 15 October 2024

Kirsten Heaven delivers opening statement to Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 2 (Phase 2)

Our Kirsten Heaven of the Garden Court Inquests & Inquiries Team represents all of the co-operating non-police non-state core participants (‘NPSCPs’). She is instructed by Lydia Dagostino of Kellys Solicitors.

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Monday 14 October 2024

Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 2 (Phase 2) hearings open today

Several Garden Court Barristers represent core participants at the Undercover Policing Inquiry in Tranche 2 (Phase 2).

Welfare Benefits Law, Community Care Law | Monday 14 October 2024

Disabled Woman Wins £34,000 Benefits Case

Desmond Rutledge and Matthew Ahluwalia of the Garden Court Community Care Team represented Ramona at the Tribunal, instructed by Sam O’Flaherty of Osbornes Law.

Desmond RutledgeMatthew Ahluwalia

Criminal Defence | Thursday 10 October 2024

Emma Fenn secures acquittal for defendant after police concealed evidence

Emma Fenn, of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team, successfully acted for the defendant, instructed by Greg Powell and Paul Egunjobi of Powell Spencer and Partners.

Emma Fenn
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