News & Views
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
