Amanda Weston KC
Garden Court ChambersGarden Court Chambers is ‘a great claimant-side chambers, with strong performers at all levels’ who frequently act in cases concerning deprivation of liberty, medical treatment, and the human rights of vulnerable adults. Tim Baldwin represented a man with severe learning difficulties and autism, in proceedings concerning the proposed use of restraint to transfer him to a more appropriate residential care setting.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks are responsive and helpful.'
- 'The clerks are efficient, welcoming and helpful. They understand the pressures that solicitors are under when booking cases.'
- 'The clerks are excellent, very responsive and always available to assist.'
- 'The clerks provide a good and efficient service.'
- 'Garden Court Chambers is a good set with very good barristers.'
- 'Garden Court Chambers has excellent barristers, specialists in their fields.'
- 'Garden Court Chambers is a great chambers to work with. The team is great at communication, organisation and admin.'
- 'Garden Court Chambers is excellent with a good range of counsel.'
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.
Stephanie Harrison KC
Garden Court Chambers
Nicola Braganza KC
Garden Court Chambers 'Nicola is extremely collaborative, supportive and responsive. Her knowledge and expertise are invaluable.'
Stephen Simblet KC
Garden Court Chambers 'Stephen is the first choice for a complex legal issue to consider.'
2023 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.
Irena Sabic KC
Garden Court Chambers 'Irena is detail-oriented and works well with those instructing. She is not afraid to run difficult challenges and represent clients in what may be considered unpopular cases.'
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.
Bethan Harris
Garden Court Chambers ‘Bethan is an exceptionally talented barrister, and her advocacy skills are outstanding. She has a remarkable ability to articulate complex legal arguments with clarity and conviction. Her command of the courtroom is unmatched; she exudes confidence and composure, making her a formidable presence during hearings.’
Gráinne Mellon
Garden Court Chambers ‘Gráinne is efficient, thorough and very patient. She is very considerate towards clients and leaves no stone unturned for her clients. Her advocacy skills are impressive, and she is a persuasive representative.’
Tim Baldwin
Garden Court Chambers 'Tim is strong on the law. He is tenacious and good at holding his ground. He has a calm, logical approach to advocacy, which is effective and yields excellent results for those instructing him.'
Helen Curtis
Garden Court Chambers ‘Helen is an excellent advocate and is sensitive to complex capacity issues. She is also responsive to work with and good at working with vulnerable adults.’
Maria Moodie
Garden Court Chambers 'Maria's attention to detail and organisational skills are second to none.'
Desmond Rutledge
Garden Court Chambers ‘Desmond has a knack for being able to cut to the heart of a problem and explain complex issues in a clear manner.'
Tessa Buchanan
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Sebastian Elgueta
Garden Court Chambers 'Sebastian is good at picking up the brief at short notice and a comprehensive review to present the best case for the client.'
Connor Johnston
Garden Court Chambers ‘Connor is a fantastic barrister. He provides top-quality written work, including detailed advice and concise thoughts. His pleadings are high quality. On his feet, he is very persuasive and can respond to judicial interventions.’
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Eleanor Sibley
Garden Court Chambers ‘Eleanor is incredibly committed to securing the best outcome for the client and is very knowledgeable.’
Grace Capel
Garden Court Chambers 'Grace has a razor-sharp intellect, she is approachable, and her written work is marvellous.'
Raza Halim
Garden Court Chambers 'Raza is a go-to barrister. He is fast, which is critical when the situation is urgent. He is meticulous and can digest and analyse facts very quickly.'
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Susan Leslie Wright
Garden Court Chambers ‘Susan is very committed to her client's cases and understands their situations. She is very thorough and reviews all evidence carefully.’
Grace Brown
Garden Court Chambers 'Grace digests all the relevant facts and intricacies. She provides excellent advice promptly.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Ollie Persey
Garden Court Chambers ‘Ollie is committed to achieving the best for the client and is tenacious and creative in his approach. He is excellent at collaborating with instructing solicitors and is engaged and involved with all aspects of the case.’
Isaac Ricca-Richardson
Garden Court Chambers