News & Views
Inquests and Inquiries, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Monday 23 November 2020
Jury concludes serious failures amounting to neglect contributed to death of Kimberley Smith
The family is represented by Tom Stoate of the Garden Court Chambers Inquest Team, instructed by fellow INQUEST Lawyers Group member Elaine Macdonald of Tuckers Solicitors. They are working with INQUEST Caseworker Bola Awogboro.
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 19 November 2020
Natasha Shotunde Highly Commended in 'Future Leader: Diversity and Inclusion' category at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2020
Natasha is deeply committed to improving the working lives of people within the profession and has created the Black Barristers’ Network to increase support and visibility for black barristers. She is a fearless advocate for diversity and inclusion at the
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 19 November 2020
Michael Etienne wins 'Future Leader: Diversity and Inclusion' Award at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2020
Michael takes an active interest in issues of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. As such, he is a member of the Steering Committees for the Black Barristers' Network, Black Men in Law Network and recently launched Bridging The Bar initiative
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 19 November 2020
Professor Leslie Thomas QC wins Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion Award at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2020
Professor Leslie Thomas QC has spent his entire career representing clients from diverse backgrounds, acting for vulnerable, marginalised and disadvantaged people, who seek justice and accountability from the state and others.
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 19 November 2020
Garden Court Chambers wins Outstanding Set for Diversity and Inclusion at Chambers Bar Awards 2020
Criminal Defence | Wednesday 18 November 2020
Defendant found not guilty of murder, police officer’s imagery comparison evidence excluded
Bernard Tetlow QC led Shahida Begum, both of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team, and were instructed by Tahir Mahmood and Yusuf Khan of Abrahams Law Solicitors.
Criminal Defence | Tuesday 17 November 2020
Defendant found not guilty of murder at Kingston Crown Court
James Scobie QC led Sam Robinson, both members of Garden Court Criminal Defence Team and were instructed by Vanessa Wiggins of Bark and Co Solicitors.
Environmental Law and Climate Justice | Monday 16 November 2020
Net Zero and downstream emissions in court this week
The Claimant is represented by Marc Willers QC, of the Garden Court Environmental Law Team, leading Estelle Dehon of Cornerstone Chambers, instructed by Leigh Day.
