Set 

‘Garden Court Chambers is my preferred set of chambers. It has a good set of barristers who have extensive experience and are well-respected.’

‘Garden Court Chambers is an outstanding set as a whole, with an array of highly competent and skilled practitioners. I know that my client will be in very safe hands when represented by a barrister from Garden Court.’

‘It is usually able to offer experienced counsel and there is some benefit to it being a mixed set as there is other knowledge available that is not available in all sets. It offers decent training programmes and is always willing to consider offering individualised training on request.’

‘Garden Court is a good set and has a number of very experienced children law practitioners. What is very helpful is its ability to cross over cases with immigration issues whilst many other sets don’t have those skill sets‘.

‘It provides very interesting courses which are always relevant to the times. ‘

Clerking

‘The clerks are absolutely superb. Particular mention goes to Paul Sams and Lewis Cross, who are not only delightful to deal with but also go the extra mile to ensure that I am never left without cover when I need it.‘

‘All the clerks are so helpful and do what they can to assist.’

‘The clerks are all very capable and I feel in good hands.’

‘The clerks are very good – very professional and accommodating. ‘

‘The clerks are efficient. ‘

Set

‘Garden Court North have a unique position in the North of England .They provide committed knowledgeable and excellent advocates in criminal law .Their criminal advocates are supported by colleagues in chambers with a unique insight into public law, mental health and prison law.’

‘Training is a highlight of GCN. In criminal law, recent in house and joint webinar series have included mental health defences, police station support for solicitors and protest law.’

‘GCN’s Crime Team has a particularly strong reputation for defending those who may be disadvantaged or prejudiced within the Criminal Justice System by reason of issues of mental health or marginalised status.’

‘GCN’s Crime Team specialises in criminal defence and has a strong reputation for being approachable and highly conscientious. The Team, albeit smaller than many, comprises members with complementary skills and breath of experience. GCN’s Crime Team also benefits from the expertise of other members of GCN’s specialist teams who feed expertise to the Crime Team, when relevant, in immigration, human trafficking, social welfare and Court of Protection issues. The racial and gender diversity ratio of criminal practitioners at all levels is considerably better than in most sets on the Northern Circuit.’

‘A multi-disciplinary set with a renowned commitment to social justice. Tenants are consistently involved in high profile case, forging advances in human rights law and practice (the Hillsborough Inquiry, the Grenfell Inquiry & the Manchester Arena Inquiry to name a few). In addition, tenants regularly provide excellent training on current developments in human rights law – including throughout the pandemic and lockdown.’

‘Garden Court North’s Crime Team of committed practitioners has a well-deserved reputation for high quality defence representation in all areas of criminal law. Representation is particularly strong in cases involving children and the vulnerable, as defendants and witnesses, in protest law and in the representation of professionals accused of serious criminal offending.’

‘A fantastic set of chambers, down to earth and with perhaps the most caring set of individuals who provide an excellent service.’

Clerking

‘The clerks are effective and responsive.’

‘The clerks room provides an excellent and responsive service.’

‘The clerking team are helpful and responsive and ensure that any difficulties in relation to availability are promptly resolved.’

‘The Clerks have an excellent reputation for providing a reliable and efficient service, ably supported by highly qualified finance and administrative staff.’

‘A particular strength lies in the continuity of staff; Annmarie Nightingale and second-in-command Nicola Carroll come from Manchester and have worked and developed their expertise at GCN over decades.’

‘I always deal with Greg Highton, who promptly and effectively deals with all my queries.’

‘The Clerks are easily enough to get hold of and if they are busy they will always call you back. Nicola Carroll and Greg Highton are the main Clerks that I deal with. They are both very efficient and trustworthy.’

‘Clerks are brilliant. Gregory Highton is professional and diligent.’

‘The clerks are ever helpful and unlike many others indicate clearly if there are any difficulties with listing.’

Set

‘Garden Court North have a unique position in the North of England .They provide committed knowledgeable and excellent advocates in criminal law .Their criminal advocates are supported by colleagues in chambers with a unique insight into public law, mental health and prison law.’

‘Training is a highlight of GCN. In criminal law, recent in house and joint webinar series have included mental health defences, police station support for solicitors and protest law.’

‘GCN’s Crime Team has a particularly strong reputation for defending those who may be disadvantaged or prejudiced within the Criminal Justice System by reason of issues of mental health or marginalised status.’

‘GCN’s Crime Team specialises in criminal defence and has a strong reputation for being approachable and highly conscientious. The Team, albeit smaller than many, comprises members with complementary skills and breath of experience. GCN’s Crime Team also benefits from the expertise of other members of GCN’s specialist teams who feed expertise to the Crime Team, when relevant, in immigration, human trafficking, social welfare and Court of Protection issues. The racial and gender diversity ratio of criminal practitioners at all levels is considerably better than in most sets on the Northern Circuit.’

‘A multi-disciplinary set with a renowned commitment to social justice. Tenants are consistently involved in high profile case, forging advances in human rights law and practice (the Hillsborough Inquiry, the Grenfell Inquiry & the Manchester Arena Inquiry to name a few). In addition, tenants regularly provide excellent training on current developments in human rights law – including throughout the pandemic and lockdown.’

‘Garden Court North’s Crime Team of committed practitioners has a well-deserved reputation for high quality defence representation in all areas of criminal law. Representation is particularly strong in cases involving children and the vulnerable, as defendants and witnesses, in protest law and in the representation of professionals accused of serious criminal offending.’

‘A fantastic set of chambers, down to earth and with perhaps the most caring set of individuals who provide an excellent service.’

Clerking

‘The clerks are effective and responsive.’

‘The clerks room provides an excellent and responsive service.’

‘The clerking team are helpful and responsive and ensure that any difficulties in relation to availability are promptly resolved.’

‘The Clerks have an excellent reputation for providing a reliable and efficient service, ably supported by highly qualified finance and administrative staff.’

‘A particular strength lies in the continuity of staff; Annmarie Nightingale and second-in-command Nicola Carroll come from Manchester and have worked and developed their expertise at GCN over decades.’

‘I always deal with Greg Highton, who promptly and effectively deals with all my queries.’

‘The Clerks are easily enough to get hold of and if they are busy they will always call you back. Nicola Carroll and Greg Highton are the main Clerks that I deal with. They are both very efficient and trustworthy.’

‘Clerks are brilliant. Gregory Highton is professional and diligent.’

‘The clerks are ever helpful and unlike many others indicate clearly if there are any difficulties with listing.’