News & Views
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 2 December 2021
Lamont Roper: Family of Black student who drowned in canal following police pursuit demand answers after inquest
Allison Munroe QC, of the Garden Court Chambers Inquests and Inquiries Team, represents Lamont’s family instructed by Eva Luna Roszykiewicz of Bhatt Murphy solicitors.
![Allison Munroe KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1979.jpg)
Children Law, Divorce and Family Finances, International Family Law | Thursday 2 December 2021
Natasha Shotunde wins BSN Rising Star at UK Diversity Legal Awards 2021
We are delighted to announce Natasha Shotunde in the BSN Rising Star, in the Chambers category, at the UK Diversity Legal Awards 2021.
![Natasha Shotunde](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/2178.jpg)
Visas, Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain), Immigration: Personal and Business | Thursday 2 December 2021
Grace Brown wins BSN Lawyer of the Year at UK Diversity Legal Awards 2021
We are delighted to announce Grace Brown is the BSN Lawyer of the Year, in the Chambers category, at the UK Diversity Legal Awards 2021
![Grace Brown](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/935.jpg)
Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Thursday 25 November 2021
The Nationality and Borders Bill - Legal Opinion prepared by Garden Court Barristers for Women for Refugee Women
In legal advice prepared for the charity Women for Refugee Women, Stephanie Harrison QC, Emma Fitzsimons, Ubah Dirie & Hannah Lynes of Garden Court Chambers state the Nationality & Borders Bill will “disproportionately adversely disadvantage women & girls
![Stephanie Harrison KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1839.jpg)
![Emma Fitzsimons](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/899.jpg)
![Hannah Lynes](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/2334.jpg)
Community Care Law | Friday 19 November 2021
Home Office settles case challenging appropriateness of s 95 accommodation
Tim Baldwin, of the Garden Court Chambers Community Care Team, represented the client, instructed by Sinead Nowak of Wilsons Solicitors LLP.
![Tim Baldwin](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1279.jpg)
Criminal Defence | Thursday 18 November 2021
Keir Monteith QC obtains four not guilty conspiracy verdicts
Keir Monteith QC, of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team, was instructed by Subashini Nathan and Mohsin Ariff of Lloyds PR and led Derek Johashen of The 36 Group.
![Keir Monteith KC](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1035.jpg)
Housing Law | Wednesday 17 November 2021
Vulnerable woman with a learning disability wins her homelessness appeal
Justine Compton and Nick Bano, of the Garden Court Chambers Housing team, represented SR, assisted by Alex Schymyck, Pupil at Garden Court Chambers.
![Nick Bano](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/3686.jpg)
![Alex Schymyck](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/3288.jpg)
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Appeals, Protest Rights | Wednesday 17 November 2021
Tom Wainwright successfully appeals conviction of HS2 protestor for protecting wildlife
Tom Wainwright, of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Team, represented the appellant. Tom was instructed by Simon Natas and Anna Renou of ITN Solicitors.
![Tom Wainwright](/assets/images/resize/person-tiny/1289.jpg)