
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Garden Court North are an exceptional set of barristers specialising in inquest law. It is clear that they are all trained to use a trauma informed approach to bereaved families, which makes a huge difference to their journey through the inquest process.'
- 'Counsel at Garden Court North often have a multidisciplinary practice and relevant background experience, enabling them to advise and support clients on wide-reaching change-making, including on a political and parliamentary scale. They are extremely committed to their clients and are fearless in the pursuit of justice, both on individual cases.'
- 'Very strong set of chambers in their expertise. They are all guided well and supported by their seniors.'
- 'Strong set of barristers in a difficult and complex area.'
- 'The most junior members of the set are mentored by experienced human rights lawyers and consequently develop the same drive and commitment to the protection of human rights as more senior members of the set.'
- 'Exceptional department for major inquests and inquiries. Their knowledge is second to none. Really hands on.'
Lawyers
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.


Pete Weatherby KC
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.
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.



Mira Hammad
