Considered a ‘powerhouse in the field of immigration and public law’, Garden Court Chambers has a longstanding reputation as the ’go-to’ set for complex claimant immigration matters. The set has wide-ranging expertise spanning immigration detention, asylum and deportation, alongside business immigration capabilities, with barristers regularly appearing before the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights. Of note, several barristers are at the forefront of Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) cases, with Edward Grieves KC leading Emma Fitzsimons on P3 v SSHD, involving the deprivation of British nationality based on alleged connections to Iranian intelligence. Irena Sabic KC and Eva Doerr are recognised for their expertise in cases concerning the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement and EU Settlement Scheme, having acted in Vasa v SSHD before the Court of Appeal, which set a significant precedent regarding the admission of non-EEA family members to the UK under the Immigration (EEA) Regulations 2016. With notable expertise on the Afghanistan Relocation and Assistance Programme, Nicola Braganza KC led Maria Moodie on a significant case before the Court of Appeal, acting on behalf of a senior Supreme Court judge in Afghanistan prior to Taliban rule.
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- The clerking team at Garden Court is excellent. In particular, Lisa O’Leary stands out as consistently helpful, efficient, and accommodating. She ensures a smooth administrative experience and is always available to assist.
- The clerks are excellent, Helen Louise D\'Agostino and Harriet Massie are particularly responsive and always able to assist.
- 'The clerks at Garden Court are some of the most efficient and friendliest clerks I have had the pleasure of dealing with over the years.'
- 'Garden Court Chambers are a leading immigration law practice. They have barristers with a wide breadth and depth of knowledge in this area, with a professional and responsive clerking team.'
- 'Garden Court Chambers is well-organised and supportive. Communication was smooth and timely throughout. The clerking team were responsive and helpful.
- 'The clerks are approachable and responsive, which makes the process of instructing counsel smooth and reliable. This high level of professional support reflects the chambers’ strong infrastructure and commitment to client-focused service.'
- 'Garden Court Chambers remains a powerhouse in the field of immigration and public law. The clerking team is efficient and helpful, and the set continues to produce consistently high-quality barristers.'
- 'Garden Court Chambers is probably the best chambers in the field - a wealth of barristers to choose from and and efficient and approachable clerking team.'