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Criminal Defence | Friday 17 February 2017

Elmi Awil acquitted of murder and manslaughter at the Old Bailey

Awil was represented by James Scobie QC of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team.

James Scobie KC

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 12 October 2016

Battersea shooting: prosecution accept plea to manslaughter

The defendant was represented by James Scobie QC and Sam Parham of Garden Court, instructed by Saadiya Ahmad of Dexter Henry solicitors.

Sam Parham James Scobie KC

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 25 April 2016

Tyrone Henry not guilty of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life

The defendant was represented by James Scobie QC of Garden Court Chambers' Crime Team.

James Scobie KC

Garden Court Chambers | Monday 4 April 2016

17-year-old boy not guilty of murder

James Scobie QC and Catherine Oborne of Garden Court Chambers represented the defendant.

Catherine Oborne James Scobie KC

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 10 March 2016

Five men sentenced for Hatton Garden raid

James Scobie QC represented Brian Reader. Peter Rowlands represented Terry Perkins.

James Scobie KC

Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 11 November 2015

Charges Dropped Against Hatton Garden Suspect

James Scobie QC and Peter Rowlands are members of the Garden Court Crime Team.

James Scobie KC

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 30 October 2015

Chambers UK Bar Guide ranks Garden Court in Band 1

Garden Court Chambers recognised as a leading set for immigration, social housing, civil liberties, police law, Court of Protection, crime and inquests and public inquiries.

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 8 October 2015

Garden Court wins Legal 500 crime set of the year award

The winners in these awards are chosen by the Legal 500 as a result of thousands of interviews with firms, sets and counsel.

We are top ranked by independent legal directories and consistently win awards.

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