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What the Team is Known For

Garden Court Chambers has "cultivated a justified reputation in protest law with a deep bench of counsel covering all possible aspects". The set's barristers are well versed in the representation of protesters in both civil and criminal litigation and are routinely involved in high-profile cases arising from major protests. The team is regularly called upon to handle complex challenges to injunctions preventing occupations, and offers significant expertise in the criminal defence of protesters charged with trespass and breaches of public orders. Recent work includes acting for protesters in R v Aarons & Ors, which is the prosecution of pro-Palestine activists accused of causing criminal damage at an arms factory supplying Israel.

Colin Cook leads the clerking team as director of clerking.

Strengths

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Garden Court Chambers' clerks are clearly highly organised, and things always run very smoothly there.

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Garden Court Chambers' clerks are brilliant, quick to respond and helpful.

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Garden Court Chambers' clerks are very good at getting things done that need to be done.

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Notable Practitioners

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Henry Blaxland
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Henry Blaxland KC is a highly sought-after criminal defence barrister who lends his expertise to terrorism, fraud and appellate work. He is particularly well versed in cases with a human rights dimension, including protest rights.

Henry Blaxland is a charming advocate.

Henry Blaxland has had a stellar career.

Henry Blaxland brings an extraordinary amount of gravitas to the courtroom.

Henry brings a lot of experience to his cases.

Henry Blaxland is a standout advocate.

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Owen Greenhall
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Owen Greenhall is very highly regarded for his representation of protesters in complex criminal proceedings. He is regularly instructed in right to protest and freedom of expression cases, and also provides advice to campaigning organisations.

Owen Greenhall is a trusted expert.

Owen has got such expertise and is the go-to in this area.

Owen is the master of injunctions.

Owen Greenhall brings phenomenal experience to bear in this area.

Owen is great on his feet, great in writing and amazing to work with.

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Michael Goold
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Michael Goold is noted for his impressive protest law practice. He is regularly instructed in high-profile criminal proceedings and possesses deep knowledge of police powers.

Michael's written work and advocacy are both superb.

Mike is very easy and friendly to talk to.

It is remarkable how approachable and down to earth Michael is.

Mike is highly experienced but talks in a way that is easy to understand, while still communicating all the important information.

Mike is very good and patient at explaining things.

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Stephanie Harrison
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Stephanie Harrison KC is praised by market commentators for her excellent advocacy skills. She is frequently called upon to defend her clients in cases involving civil injunctions used to restrict protests, and is regularly instructed in matters brought against both private companies and public authorities.

Stephanie Harrison was phenomenal speaking at parliament on injunctions in climate and fracking.

Stephanie is the ultimate expert. She is a great strategic thinker and I trust her instincts.

Any juniors looking for a leader silk, she would be one of if not your first choice in protest law.

Stephanie is a go-to person for climate and fracking law.

Stephanie's advocacy is a force of nature.

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Tom Wainwright
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Tom Wainwright is adept at handling criminal cases involving protesters. He has experience appearing in matters concerning protesters who have been charged with breaching public orders and trespassing. He co-authored The Protest Handbook, a leading book on protest rights.

Tom Wainwright is on top of the law and the evidence, and able to see eight moves ahead of everyone else.

Tom has a specialism and expertise in this field.

Tom Wainwright is fantastic.

Tom Wainwright is tactically exceptional, and clients have immediate confidence in him.

Tom Wainwright is an absolute star barrister.

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Audrey Cherryl Mogan
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Audrey Cherryl Mogan is recognised for her work in high-profile protest law matters. She has significant experience as a criminal defence barrister and has handled mandates involving climate change and arms manufacturing protests. She is also well versed in cases concerned with the ECHR.

Audrey's clients love her and she's exceptionally helpful.

Audrey commands a room and is very confident when pushing legal arguments.

Audrey has a real strategic mind and excellent instincts.

Audrey is hard-working, committed and popular with clients.

Audrey remains calm under pressure and is a fearless advocate.

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Russell Fraser
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Russell Fraser is a well-regarded criminal defence practitioner whose practice encompasses public order, protest law and human rights matters. He represents individuals in cases arising from protests relating to animal rights and climate change.

Russell Fraser delivers forceful closing.

Russell Fraser is very approachable and a very nice guy.

Russell Fraser is eminently sensible and calm under pressure.

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Sarah Hemingway
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Sarah Hemingway represents individuals in multi-handed cases and claims arising out of mass protest. She acts for clients charged with aggravated trespass or Section 5 Public Order Act offences.

Sarah Hemingway shows excellent client care.

Sarah Hemingway is one of the best.

Sarah Hemingway is a brilliant lawyer.

Sarah Hemingway is really dedicated and goes the extra mile.

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Stephen Simblet
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Stephen Simblet KC is an impressive silk frequently sought after to act in high-profile injunction proceedings. He is well known for his defence of protesters involved in animal rights and oil refinery protests, among a vast array of other areas.

Stephen Simblet gives a sense of the bigger picture of things.

Stephen has lots of experience in the oil protest space.

Stephen Simblet is a legend in this area.

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Henry Blaxland KC
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Stephanie Harrison KC
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Stephen Simblet KC
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Michael Goold
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Tom Wainwright
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Audrey Cherryl Mogan
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Russell Fraser
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Sarah Hemingway
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