Garden Court Chambers
Renowned for its civil liberties and human rights cases, Garden Court Chambers has a ‘large range of excellent barristers.’ The team also instructs on judicial reviews and represents claimants in police misfeasance and misconduct cases. Leslie Thomas KC specialises in cases involving deaths after contact with the police, as well as instructing on legacy cases involving Northern Ireland. Stephen Simblet KC has advised as lead counsel representing bereaved families in the Hillsborough Disaster inquests investigating emergency police response, and often instructs on a wide range of police related inquests and inquiries. Sarah Hemingway has acted as Deputy First Junior Counsel to the Under Cover Policing Inquiry, while Una Morris represents claimants bringing tort claims against forces.
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Testimonials
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- 'Strong set, with wide-ranging expertise.'
- 'Garden Court Chambers are an excellent set of Chambers. They have great barristers doing great work.'
- 'We have used Garden Court for over 25 years, working with numerous barristers from the Chambers. They are the top set for human rights work as far as we are concerned.'
- 'The clerks are highly motivated and dedicated and offer an excellent service to solicitors seeking counsel for claims against the police.'
- 'Garden Court continue to be innovative in this area, and the police team is led by original thinkers with real authority in our field.'
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.
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
‘Una is absolutely brilliant. Her advocacy is exceptional. She is always really well-prepared and she is quick on her feet. She is tenacious and determined, even in the most difficult of cases.’
Garden Court Chambers
'Patrick is very personable. He has a calm disposition with clients and is able to build a good rapport. He has a fantastic ability to simplify complex areas of law and legal dilemmas. He is a pleasure to work with.'
Garden Court Chambers
'He combines charm with incisive legal skills - respected by the court and opponents as much as by my clients.'
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
‘Una is absolutely brilliant. Her advocacy is exceptional. She is always really well-prepared and she is quick on her feet. She is tenacious and determined, even in the most difficult of cases.’
Garden Court Chambers
'Patrick is very personable. He has a calm disposition with clients and is able to build a good rapport. He has a fantastic ability to simplify complex areas of law and legal dilemmas. He is a pleasure to work with.'
Garden Court Chambers
'He combines charm with incisive legal skills - respected by the court and opponents as much as by my clients.'