News & Views
Welfare Benefits Law, Administrative and Public Law | Friday 19 January 2024
Garden Court represent tax credit claimant in a landmark Court of Appeal decision on access to justice
Desmond Rutledge and Ollie Persey of Garden Court Chambers acted for the respondent, instructed by Joe Power of Kirklees Citizens Advice & Law Centre and led by Jamie Burton KC of Doughty Street Chambers.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 14 May 2024
High Court issues declaration of incompatibility finding that provisions in the Police Act unlawfully discriminate against Gypsies and Travellers
The successful claimant was represented by Marc Willers KC and Ollie Persey of Garden Court Chambers. Stephen Simblet KC and Nadia O’Mara of Garden Court Chambers acted for the First Intervener, Friends, Families and Travellers.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Planning Law, Mental Health Law | Monday 20 May 2024
Nick Bano, Ollie Persey and Mia Hakl-Law shortlisted for LALY Awards 2024
Our warmest congratulations to Nick, Ollie and Mia for this outstanding achievement.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Thursday 20 July 2023
Permission granted in High Court challenge to law that criminalises Gypsies, Roma and Travellers
The claimant, Ms Smith, is represented by Marc Willers KC and Ollie Persey of Garden Court Chambers, alongside Richard Drabble KC of Landmark Chambers. They are instructed by Chris Johnson of Community Law Partnership (‘CLP’).
Administrative and Public Law, Administrative and Public Law, Education Law | Tuesday 21 May 2024
High Court hears landmark challenge to the lack of legal aid for school exclusion appeals
The Claimant is represented by Stephanie Harrison KC & Ollie Persey, both of Garden Court, instructed by Coram Children’s Legal Centre. The charity MIND is intervening. MIND is represented by Grace Brown & Nadia O’Mara, both of Garden Court.
Education Law, Children's Rights | Tuesday 14 February 2023
Changes to legal aid rules in SEND appeals following legal challenge
Amanda Weston KC, Oliver Persey, and Isaac Ricca-Richardson of Garden Court Chambers represented the child, instructed by Emma Vincent Miller of Public Law Project.
Education Law, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 25 June 2024
City University concedes important Court of Appeal case on procedural fairness for students accused of sexual misconduct
The successful Claimant was represented by Nicola Braganza KC and Ollie Persey of Garden Court’s Education Law Team, instructed by IBB Law.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights | Tuesday 2 July 2024
Garden Court barristers feature in DLA Briefings July 2024 issue
Marc Willers KC, Ollie Persey and Oscar Davies' articles have been featured in Discrimination Law Association (DLA) Briefings July 2024 issue.
