3Garden Court Chambers
Garden Court Chambers is regarded by many as a ‘leading human rights set’, and has an excellent track record in representing claimants in complex cases across the public law arena, more broadly as well as in specialised areas such as social housing and immigration. Amanda Weston KC garners praise as ‘an outstanding silk in this area’ and ‘a very successful and effective advocate’. 2023 silk appointment Irena Sabic KC has ‘great experience in complex litigation – a persuasive advocate’. Patrick Roche has ‘exceptional judgement’ and is highly regarded for representing claimants in challenges brought against state authorities. Public law specialist Gráinne Mellon is ‘a reliably excellent junior’ who regularly handles judicial reviews and claims for damages brought under the Human Rights Act 1998.
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Testimonials
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- 'Tim Hempsted is excellent, always responsive and organised.'
- 'Tim Hempsted is very quick, friendly and approachable.'
- 'Joe Fraser is very efficient and helpful.'
- 'Garden Court is a go to for public law cases and has a very strong team.'
- 'A professional set.'
- 'Excellent practitioners in human rights and public law.'
- 'An excellent set.'
- 'The clerks are helpful and responsive.'
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
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'Amanda is thoroughly committed and fearless in advancing her clients' interests.'
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'Sonali is a tenacious advocate. She has a real breadth of experience to draw on and thinks strategically in legally novel and difficult cases. Very committed to her client base.'
2022 Silks
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'Nicola is hugely impressive. An absolutely fearless advocate in cross examination. Charming and ruthless and incredibly effective. She is excellent with vulnerable clients.'
2023 Silks
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Juniors
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Garden Court Chambers
‘She is a committed and resourceful practitioner, very talented and at ease with complex issues.’
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'Tim is a brilliant barrister. He has an unerring ability to spot the best point to argue before the court. His advocacy style is calm and measured.'
Garden Court Chambers
'Grace is a passionate, highly knowledgeable and articulate barrister. Dedicated, approachable and very conscientious.'
Garden Court Chambers
‘He is highly knowledgeable in the field of immigration, asylum and human rights matters.'
Garden Court Chambers
'Tessa is such a pleasure to work with. She ensures she has grasped all the issues, is always on top of the evidence, and gives clear and well-thought-through advice.'
Garden Court Chambers
'Paul is on top of the law and very approachable. He works exceptionally hard and is concise and consistent in his work. Clients like him as he is clear and empathetic.'
Garden Court Chambers
'An amazing advocate with a clear and compelling style. She is very thorough, responsive and approachable.'
Garden Court Chambers
‘Bijan has impeccable judgement. He is diligent, extremely hard working and reliable.’
Garden Court Chambers
'She is tenacious and really goes above and beyond for the clients. She is always available and her advice is clear and succinct.'
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Garden Court Chambers
‘She is a committed and resourceful practitioner, very talented and at ease with complex issues.’
Garden Court Chambers
'Tim is a brilliant barrister. He has an unerring ability to spot the best point to argue before the court. His advocacy style is calm and measured.'
Garden Court Chambers
'Grace is a passionate, highly knowledgeable and articulate barrister. Dedicated, approachable and very conscientious.'
Garden Court Chambers
‘He is highly knowledgeable in the field of immigration, asylum and human rights matters.'
Garden Court Chambers
'Tessa is such a pleasure to work with. She ensures she has grasped all the issues, is always on top of the evidence, and gives clear and well-thought-through advice.'
Garden Court Chambers
'Paul is on top of the law and very approachable. He works exceptionally hard and is concise and consistent in his work. Clients like him as he is clear and empathetic.'
Garden Court Chambers
'An amazing advocate with a clear and compelling style. She is very thorough, responsive and approachable.'
Garden Court Chambers
‘Bijan has impeccable judgement. He is diligent, extremely hard working and reliable.’
Garden Court Chambers
'She is tenacious and really goes above and beyond for the clients. She is always available and her advice is clear and succinct.'