News & Views
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.
Immigration Law, Administrative and Public Law, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Thursday 8 February 2024
Secretary of State for the Home Department’s Discretionary leave policy for trafficking victims declared unlawful: Upper Tribunal decision in VTL (Vietnam)
The Applicant was represented by Gráinne Mellon, Eva Doerr & Hannah Lynes of Garden Court Chambers. Counsel instructed by Ben Goldberg of Turpin Miller Solicitors.
Criminal Defence | Wednesday 7 February 2024
Michael Ivers KC secures not guilty verdict for defendant in murder trial
Michael Ivers KC of the Garden Court Crime Team led Paul Smith of St John's Buildings. Counsel were instructed by Shakeel Ahmed of Clarkes LLP.
Immigration Detention Civil Claims, Immigration Detention, Asylum and Deportation | Tuesday 6 February 2024
Home Secretary admits Article 3 ECHR breach and concedes unlawful detention claim for £105,000
The Claimant was represented by Alex Schymyck of Garden Court Chambers, led by Nick Armstrong KC of Matrix Chambers and instructed by Lewis Kett and Dominic Chambers of Duncan Lewis Solicitors.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Criminal Defence | Monday 5 February 2024
Marguerite Russell features in Channel 4 documentary on the Miners Strike and police brutality at Orgreave
Marguerite Russell is a founding member of Garden Court Chambers. Marguerite represented the miners in the Orgreave Miners Trial, a landmark case against the State in 1985.
