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Garden Court Chambers | Friday 19 January 2024

Joanne Cecil and Greg Ó Ceallaigh to be appointed King’s Counsel

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to announce that Joanne Cecil and Greg Ó Ceallaigh will be appointed King’s Counsel in 2024.

Joanne Cecil KCGreg Ó Ceallaigh KC

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.

Desmond RutledgeOllie Persey

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Thursday 18 January 2024

Court of Appeal quashes half-century convictions based on racist police officer’s evidence

Henry Blaxland KC, of the Garden Court Criminal Appeals Team, acted for Saliah Mehmet and Basil Peterkin, instructed by Matt Foot of Appeal.

Henry Blaxland KC

Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 16 January 2024

Government to be challenged in High Court over ‘discriminatory’ PCSC Act

FFT will be represented by Stephen Simblet KC and Nadia O’Mara of Garden Court Chambers. Wendy Smith will be represented by Marc Willers KC and Ollie Persey of Garden Court Chambers.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Friday 12 January 2024

High Court finds detention to be unlawful with substantial and aggravated damages awarded for breach of Hardial Singh principles

The Claimant was represented by Greg Ó Ceallaigh of the Garden Court Chambers Civil Liberties Team and Irène Nembhard of Birnberg Peirce.

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC

Immigration Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Friday 12 January 2024

Garden Court responds to Joint Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights’ Call for Evidence on Safety in Rwanda (Asylum & Immigration) Bill

This consultation response is submitted by Garden Court Chambers, which is a multi-disciplinary Chambers based in London. It has over 190 barristers (including 30 King’s Counsel) and is one of the largest in the country with over 40 years of experience in

Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Immigration Detention Civil Claims | Thursday 11 January 2024

David Jones on Friends of ERA Association Event speaker panel

David Jones of the Garden Court Immigration Team is a guest speaker at The UK Chapter of the Friends of ERA Association's online panel debate.

David Jones

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 10 January 2024

Garden Court Chambers shortlisted in four categories at Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2024

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court Chambers has been nominated for six awards, across four categories, at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2024.

Grace Brown

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 8 January 2024

Garden Court Chambers shortlisted in two categories at Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards

We are delighted to announce that Garden Court Chambers is shortlisted for the Outstanding in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award and Social Mobility Award at the Women, Influence & Power in Law UK Awards 2024.

Protest Rights, Protest Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 5 January 2024

Climate campaigner acquitted of conspiring to shut down Heathrow Airport

Michael Goold of the Garden Court Protest Law Team acted for the client, instructed by Raj Chada of Hodge, Jones & Allen Solicitors.

Michael Goold

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 3 January 2024

Garden Court secures number one rankings in Chambers UK Bar Guide 2024

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

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 3 January 2024

Garden Court secures number one rankings in Chambers UK Bar Guide 2024

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

Administrative and Public Law | Friday 22 December 2023

Louise Hooper co-authors report ‘Drone incidents and misuse: Legal Considerations’

Louise Hooper of the Garden Court Public Law Team has co-authored a report with Dr Anna Jackman of the University of Reading.

Louise Hooper

Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 22 December 2023

Michael Ivers KC elected chair of Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales

We are delighted to announce that Michael Ivers KC has been elected as chair of Bar Human Rights Committee of England & Wales (BHRC) Executive Committee from 1 January 2024.

Family Law | Wednesday 20 December 2023

Variation and Extension of Supervision Orders under s39(2) Children Act – Giving Supervision Orders some teeth

Blog post by Lorna Cservenka of the Garden Court Family Law Team.

Lorna Cservenka

Family Law, Domestic Abuse | Wednesday 20 December 2023

The Family Court and Domestic Abuse – Any change?

Blog post by Hannah Rought-Brooks of the Garden Court Family Law Team.

Hannah Rought-Brooks

Court of Protection, Mental Health Law | Wednesday 20 December 2023

Garden Court counsel successfully oppose Hospital Trust claim that orders permitting compulsory treatment can be implemented and extended by remote examinations

Garden Court’s Stephen Simblet KC and Ollie Persey acted for PQR, instructed by Deborah Robinson through Cartwright King Solicitors, with Garden Court’s Roger Pezzani and Alex Schymyck instructed by Rheian Davies on behalf of Mind.

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 20 December 2023

Mark Robinson secures acquittal at Wood Green Crown Court

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Bianca St Prix of Lawrence & Co.

Mark Robinson

Criminal Defence, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Prisoners’ Rights | Wednesday 20 December 2023

Mark Robinson successfully obtains a Writ of Habeas Corpus

Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Crime Team, instructed by MMA Solicitors, was successful in obtaining a Writ of Habeas Corpus in the High Court (Administrative Court - Kings Bench Division).

Mark Robinson

Family Law | Wednesday 20 December 2023

Post adoption contact: recommendations of the Public Law Working Group

Blog post by Laura Williams of the Garden Court Family Team.

Laura Williams
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