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Family Law, Court of Protection | Thursday 14 May 2026

James Holmes shortlisted for Legal Aid Barrister 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

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Employment and Discrimination Law, Education Law | Friday 1 May 2026

Oscar Davies wins Legal 500 ESG LGBTQ+ Champion Award 2026

Garden Court is delighted to congratulate Oscar Davies for winning this award, a well-deserved recognition of their truly exceptional work and leadership to improve LGBTQ+ representation and inclusion within the legal profession.

Oscar Davies

Immigration Law, Immigration: Personal and Business | Friday 1 May 2026

Sponsor licence revocation – early instructions avoid costly litigation

The Home Office have this week reinstated the revoked sponsor licence of a national mixed service care provider. Ubah Dirie of the Garden Court Business Immigration team provided early advice and representation, helping the client to avoid expensive litigation.

Ubah Dirie

Criminal Defence | Thursday 30 April 2026

Old Bailey: Jury acquits client charged with serious offences

Icah Peart KC and Lucie Wibberley's client was unanimously acquitted of violent disorder, murder and manslaughter by a jury following a five week trial at the Old Bailey. 

Icah Peart KCLucie Wibberley

Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Protest Rights | Thursday 30 April 2026

Dr Claire Mitchell KC joins Garden Court Chambers as door tenant

We are delighted to announce that Dr Claire Mitchell KC has joined Garden Court Chambers as a door tenant.

Dr Claire Mitchell KC

Criminal Defence | Thursday 30 April 2026

Alex Ryle successfully acts for young claimant held unlawfully at HMP Thameside

Alex Ryle of Garden Court Chambers Crime Team acted for the claimant, instructed by Alex Pierides of Faradays Solicitors.

Alex Ryle

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Employment and Discrimination Law | Wednesday 29 April 2026

Oscar Davies featured in Legal Business: ‘practicing law in the culture war’

Oscar Davies of Garden Court Chambers interviewed in Legal Business.

Oscar Davies

Children’s Rights, Criminal Defence, Protest Rights | Wednesday 29 April 2026

Garden Court barristers recognised at Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2026

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court barristers have been recognised at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2026:

Amanda MeuszKate Aubrey-JohnsonAudrey Cherryl Mogan

Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Law | Tuesday 28 April 2026

Home Office’s ‘automatic deletion’ of Gazan Refugee Family Reunion application prevented

Raza Halim of the Garden Court Public Law Team is instructed by Duncan Lewis Solicitors on behalf of the claimants.

Raza Halim

Housing Law | Monday 27 April 2026

Garden Court Chambers Housing Team mourns the loss of Giles Peaker

The Garden Court Housing Team is deeply saddened by the death of Giles Peaker. Giles was a champion of housing law.
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