News & Views
Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Monday 19 February 2024
Jury’s acquittal at rape trial ends five year ordeal for man wrongly convicted
David Emanuel KC represented the defendant, instructed by Steven Bird of Birds Solicitors.
Children's Rights, Youth Justice & Child Rights, Education Law | Monday 19 February 2024
Kate Aubrey-Johnson appointed to Michael Sieff Working Group on SEND, Neurodivergence & Youth Justice
We are delighted to announce that Kate Aubrey-Johnson of the Garden Court Children's Rights Team has been appointed to the Michael Sieff Working Group on SEND, Neurodivergence & Youth Justice.
Criminal Defence, Civil Liberties and Human Rights | Thursday 15 February 2024
Keir Monteith KC appointed Honorary Senior Lecturer at University of Manchester
We are delighted to announce that Keir Monteith KC has been appointed as an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Manchester within the School of Social Sciences.
Immigration Law, Administrative and Public Law | Wednesday 14 February 2024
High Court challenge to Legal Aid Agency’s decision to refuse public funding to Windrush victim in compensation claim while new report finds 'structural weaknesses' in Windrush Compensation Scheme
Grace Brown, Joint Head of Garden Court Chambers, is acting in an upcoming High Court challenge to grant legal aid to a claimant under the Windrush Compensation Scheme (WCS) and is among the contributors to KCL's research report.
Criminal Defence | Tuesday 13 February 2024
Carol Hawley secures not guilty verdict for defendant in murder trial
Carol Hawley of Garden Court Crime Team acted for the defendant, led by Emma Goodall KC of Doughty Street Chambers, instructed by Joseph Hill Solicitors.
Administrative and Public Law, Housing Law | Monday 12 February 2024
Ricky Blennerhassett joins Garden Court Chambers as new tenant
We are delighted to announce that Ricky Blennerhassett has joined Garden Court Chambers as a new tenant.
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 12 February 2024
Oscar Davies shortlisted in two categories at the Legal 500 ESG UK Awards 2024
We are delighted to announce that Oscar Davies has been nominated for two award categories at the Legal 500 ESG UK Awards 2024.
Housing Law | Friday 9 February 2024
High Court finds that Lambeth does have a discretion to backdate registration date of housing allocation applications
Matt Ahluwalia of the Garden Court Housing Law Team acted for the defendant, instructed by Luke Sheldon of GT Stewart.
