News & Views
Education Law | Monday 29 July 2024
High Court reaffirms that local authorities are under ‘absolute duty’ to secure special educational provision and grants a mandatory order
Ollie Persey of the Garden Court Education Law Team acted for the successful Claimant, instructed by Adam Mercer and Christopher McFarland of Sinclairslaw.
Court of Protection, School Inclusion Project (SIP), Education Law | Monday 8 July 2024
Ollie Persey wins Legal Aid Newcomer of the Year Award at LALY Awards 2024
We are delighted to announce that Ollie Persey is the winner of Legal Aid Newcomer of the Year at the 2024 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights | Tuesday 2 July 2024
Garden Court barristers feature in DLA Briefings July 2024 issue
Marc Willers KC, Ollie Persey and Oscar Davies' articles have been featured in Discrimination Law Association (DLA) Briefings July 2024 issue.
Education Law, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 25 June 2024
City University concedes important Court of Appeal case on procedural fairness for students accused of sexual misconduct
The successful Claimant was represented by Nicola Braganza KC and Ollie Persey of Garden Court’s Education Law Team, instructed by IBB Law.
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 12 June 2024
Garden Court barristers appointed as panel counsel to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
We are delighted to announce that 12 members of Garden Court Chambers have been appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC) preferred panel of counsel.
Administrative and Public Law, Administrative and Public Law, Education Law | Tuesday 21 May 2024
High Court hears landmark challenge to the lack of legal aid for school exclusion appeals
The Claimant is represented by Stephanie Harrison KC & Ollie Persey, both of Garden Court, instructed by Coram Children’s Legal Centre. The charity MIND is intervening. MIND is represented by Grace Brown & Nadia O’Mara, both of Garden Court.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Planning Law, Mental Health Law | Monday 20 May 2024
Nick Bano, Ollie Persey and Mia Hakl-Law shortlisted for LALY Awards 2024
Our warmest congratulations to Nick, Ollie and Mia for this outstanding achievement.
Romani Gypsy and Traveller Rights, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Administrative and Public Law | Tuesday 14 May 2024
High Court issues declaration of incompatibility finding that provisions in the Police Act unlawfully discriminate against Gypsies and Travellers
The successful claimant was represented by Marc Willers KC and Ollie Persey of Garden Court Chambers. Stephen Simblet KC and Nadia O’Mara of Garden Court Chambers acted for the First Intervener, Friends, Families and Travellers.
