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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.

Immigration Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation, Administrative and Public Law | Friday 22 December 2023

Blog: Irena Sabic KC and Alex Grigg Reflect on the Rwanda Bill

Irena Sabic KC and Alex Grigg of our Public Law and Immigration teams at Garden Court provide reflections on the Rwanda Bill (personal views only) and with thanks to Liam Mckenna for his contribution.

Alex Grigg Irena Sabic KC

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.

Gráinne Mellon Joanne Cecil KC Josephine Fathers Jodie Blackstock Michael Ivers KC

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, Criminal Defence, 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

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

Mental Health Law, Court of Protection | 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.

Alex Schymyck Ollie Persey Roger Pezzani Stephen Simblet KC

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

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