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Criminal Defence | Monday 13 September 2021

Gerard Pitt joins Garden Court Chambers Crime Team

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to announce Gerard Pitt is now a member of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team.

Gerard Pitt

Criminal Defence | Thursday 9 September 2021

Clare Wade QC appointed to conduct an independent review of the law around domestic homicides

Clare Wade QC of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team – who was lead counsel in the high-profile case of Sally Challen – will examine the need to reform the law before presenting her findings and recommendations to the Lord Chancellor.

Clare Wade KC

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 8 September 2021

Grace Brown Shortlisted for BSN Lawyer of the Year at UK Diversity Legal Awards 2021

We are delighted to announce Grace Brown has been shortlisted for BSN Lawyer of the Year in the Chambers category at the UK Diversity Legal Awards 2021.

Grace Brown

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 8 September 2021

Natasha Shotunde Shortlisted for BSN Rising Star at UK Diversity Legal Awards 2021

We are delighted to announce Natasha Shotunde has been shortlisted for BSN Rising Star in the Chambers category at the UK Diversity Legal Awards 2021.

Natasha Shotunde

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 7 September 2021

Natasha Shotunde Shortlisted in ‘Future Leader: Diversity and Inclusion’ category at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2021

We are delighted to announce that Natasha Shotunde is shortlisted in the 'Future Leader: Diversity and Inclusion' category at Chambers UK Bar Awards 2021.

Natasha Shotunde

Housing Law | Monday 6 September 2021

Homeless Teenager takes Council to High Court for Unlawful Housing Policy

Tim Baldwin of the Garden Court Chambers Housing Team represents Shadacia White, instructed by Samuel O’Flaherty of Osbornes Law.

Tim Baldwin

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 3 September 2021

Garden Court Chambers participating in Open House London 2021

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to be part of Open House London weekend again on 4-5 September 2021. The weekend gives the public the opportunity to see our 17th and 18th-century buildings completely free of charge.

Criminal Defence | Thursday 2 September 2021

Lucie Wibberley secures acquittal for defendant accused of intent to cause grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article

Lucie Wibberley of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team represented the defendant, instructed by Sandra Riordan of PSP Solicitors.

Lucie Wibberley

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals, Financial Crime and Confiscation | Friday 27 August 2021

Garden Court Chambers Crime Team shortlisted for Crime Set of the Year by Chambers Bar Awards 2021

We are delighted to announce that the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team has been shortlisted by the Chambers Bar Awards 2021 for Crime Set of the Year.

Administrative and Public Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Friday 27 August 2021

Amanda Weston QC Shortlisted for Human Rights and Public Law Silk of the Year by Chambers Bar Awards 2021

We are delighted to announce that Amanda Weston QC of Garden Court Chambers has been shortlisted for Human Rights and Public Law Silk of the Year by the Chambers & Partners Bar Awards 2021.

Amanda Weston KC

Immigration Law | Wednesday 25 August 2021

ARAP, resettlement and family reunion – Factsheets for Afghan citizens seeking asylum in UK

These factsheets are intended to assist Afghan nationals and those supporting them with a brief summary of some of the main routes for Afghans to enter the UK. The Garden Court Immigration & Public Access teams are committed to supporting Afghan clients

Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Wednesday 25 August 2021

High Court approves settlement for a six-year-old who was sexually assaulted by a classmate

Gráinne Mellon of the Garden Court Chambers Civil Liberties team represented the six-year-old, instructed by Andrew Lord at Leigh Day Solicitors.

Gráinne Mellon

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 20 August 2021

COVID-19 VACCINES: Guidance for employees whose employers are requiring them to be vaccinated

By Abigail Holt of Garden Court Chambers. 

Abigail Holt

Protest Rights, Protest Rights, Criminal Defence | Thursday 12 August 2021

Another XR Conviction Overturned

Shina Animashaun of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Team successfully overturned XR conviction for client Neil Traynor. He was instructed by Adeela Khan of Edward Fail Bradshaw & Waterson.

Shina Animashaun

Family Law, Children Law | Monday 9 August 2021

Lorna Cservenka joins Garden Court Family Team as new tenant

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to welcome Lorna Cservenka to the Garden Court Chambers Family Team. Lorna is an outstanding family advocate. Called to the Bar in 2021, Lorna was a solicitor for 23 years before joining the Bar.

Lorna Cservenka

Protest Rights, Protest Rights, Criminal Defence | Friday 6 August 2021

Extinction Rebellion Conviction Overturned at the Old Bailey

Shina Animashaun of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Team successfully overturned XR conviction for client Amelia Halls. He was instructed by Adeela Khan.

Shina Animashaun

Protest Rights, Protest Rights, Criminal Defence | Friday 6 August 2021

Another XR protestor conviction quashed at the Old Bailey

Tom Wainwright of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Team represented Helen Allen. He was instructed by Jenny Winter of Birds Solicitors.

Tom Wainwright

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 4 August 2021

All-female legal team secure acquittal of defendants alleged to have carried out retaliatory gangland shooting

Minka Braun and Lucie Wibberly, both of the Garden Court Crime Team, represented defendants alleged to have carried out a retaliatory gangland shooting. Both were acquitted after trial.

Minka BraunLucie Wibberley

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence, Protest Rights | Tuesday 3 August 2021

Tom Wainwright secures acquittal for HS2 rebellion protestor after trial collapses due to CPS disclosure failures

Tom Wainwright of the Garden Court Chambers Protest Team was instructed by Hollie Collinge of Kellys Solicitors.

Tom Wainwright

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities | Friday 30 July 2021

The Macpherson Report more than 20 years on – Home Affairs Committee calls for urgent action to tackle deep rooted racial disparities in policing

Professor Leslie Thomas QC, Una Morris and Michael Etienne provided evidence to the committee through the Police Action Lawyers Group.

Leslie Thomas KCUna MorrisMichael Etienne
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