Our family law barristers have deep knowledge of the latest changes in legislation and a proven record of success in achieving justice for those suffering abuse. We have strong links with agencies such as Refuge, Women’s Aid, CAFCASS and Southall Black Sisters, as well as local authorities.
Our members can act in both urgent and non-urgent cases, including
- Non-molestation orders
- Occupation orders
- Prohibited steps orders
- Female genital mutilation protection orders
- Forced marriage protection orders
Our team can deal with cases where there are concurrent family and criminal proceedings, with a wealth of experience in family related crime including murder, assault and sexual abuse.
Many of our members are also experts in dealing with vulnerable witnesses, with a strong commitment to ensuring their voices are heard.
female genital mutilation
Members of Garden Court have been prominent in providing legal advice to organisations such as FORWARD UK and Southall Black Sisters, as well as writing reports to the Parliamentary Inquiry into FGM and to the UN arguing for more effective protection for girls against mutilation.
We can help you apply for a protection order, and take steps to make sure it is complied with and enforced. We have strong links with support groups who are committed to gender equality and safeguarding the rights of African girls and women.
Our crossover expertise in areas of law such as immigration and asylum means we are uniquely qualified to help in FGM cases where there is an international dimension.
getting urgent help
If your client is at immediate risk of harm, we can act quickly to protect them and provide specialist legal advice. We can attend court at very short notice to get emergency orders, often without notice to the other party.
The Team
Ian Peddie QC
Year of Call: 1971
Year of Silk: 1992
Amanda Weston QC
Year of Call: 1995
Year of Silk: 2018
Ravinder Rahal
Year of Call: 1983
Amanda Meusz
Year of Call: 1986
Sorrel Dixon
Year of Call: 1987
Maggie Jones
Year of Call: 1990
Dinah Loeb
Year of Call: 2004
Malek Wan Daud
Year of Call: 1991
Allison Munroe
Year of Call: 1992
Henry Drayton
Year of Call: 1993
Amina Ahmed
Year of Call: 1995
Gregor Ferguson
Year of Call: 1995
Sharon Love
Year of Call: 1997
Katharine Marks
Year of Call: 1998
Mai-Ling Savage
Year of Call: 1998
Rebekah Wilson
Year of Call: 1998
Hannah Rought-Brooks
Year of Call: 1999
Ed Elliott
Year of Call: 2000
Bansi Soni
Year of Call: 2003
Davina Krishnan
Year of Call: 2004
Christopher McWatters
Year of Call: 2004
William Tautz
Year of Call: 2004
Victoria Burgess
Year of Call: 2006
Artis Kakonge
Year of Call: 2006
Stephen Lue
Year of Call: 2006
Ann Osborne
Year of Call: 2016
Hannah Wyatt
Year of Call: 2008
Lyndsey Sambrooks-Wright
Year of Call: 2008
Gráinne Mellon
Year of Call: 2010
James Holmes
Year of Call: 2011
Naomi Wiseman
Year of Call: 2011
Nisha Bambhra
Year of Call: 2011
Katherine Duncan
Year of Call: 2014
