Garden Court Chambers
‘One of the leading chambers for inquest proceedings work,’ Garden Court Chambers has longstanding experience with high-profile inquests and inquiries. The team is extensively recognised for its representation of bereaved families, and cases regarding the Human Rights Act and Article 2 cases. Leslie Thomas KC specialises in representing families of individuals who have died after contact with the police, while in Northern Ireland Brenda Campbell KC continues to represent the mother of Noah Donohoe, a child who went missing from his home and was found dead in a storm drain six days later. Turning to the set's juniors, Emma Favata was instructed on the inquest into the death of Rachel Garrett, a woman took her own life while receiving psychiatric care; it is alleged that her medical professionals were aware of her suicide risk but were negligent in not sectioning her. Una Morris represented the family of Joe Pooley, a vulnerable young man who was murdered by a violent criminal in breach of his licence conditions.
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Testimonials
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- 'Top quality service offered by the clerks to clients in inquests and inquiries.'
- 'Garden Court are one of the leading barristers chambers for inquest proceedings work.'
- 'Garden Court offer a wide range of specialist inquest counsel and are my go-to chambers for instruction.'
- 'Garden Court Chambers is an excellent set of Chambers. They are packed with very high quality barristers, who work very hard and do work which really matters.'
- 'The clerks are consistently supportive, helpful and efficient.'
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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‘Brenda is an exceptional and fearless advocate. She works tirelessly on behalf of her client. She is forensic and diligent.'
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
‘Emma is an exceptional barrister who consistently demonstrates remarkable advocacy skills. Her legal submissions are unparalleled, showcasing a deep understanding of the law and an ability to effectively present compelling arguments.’
Garden Court Chambers
‘Una is always very well prepared, brilliant on her feet, and able to think quickly and creatively.'
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
‘Emma is an exceptional barrister who consistently demonstrates remarkable advocacy skills. Her legal submissions are unparalleled, showcasing a deep understanding of the law and an ability to effectively present compelling arguments.’
Garden Court Chambers
‘Una is always very well prepared, brilliant on her feet, and able to think quickly and creatively.'