28/10/2005
Garden Court North Chambers has been recommended as the "only set in the North which has set its stall out to do human rights work." in the Chambes and Partners UK Guide to the Legal Profession 2006, published this week.
"Interviewees comment that this Manchester-based chambers (associated with Garden Court Chambers in London) is the "only set in the North which has set its stall out to do human rights work." Commentators report that this proactive set is cultivating a real human rights expertise in the North, which encompasses prison law in addition to immigration. "They have really done a great job of it." Interviewees single out Pete Weatherby . Practising in crime, prison law and inquest work, he is "terrific" and is increasingly receiving instructions from solicitors in the region and beyond. Recent highlights include appearing before the House of Lords in Middleton, concerning the applicability of Article 2 to inquests into death in custody." (page 1575).
"This set stands out in the Northern Circuit for its work on all aspects of asylum, immigration and nationality law. Alex Durance ... [is] new to the tables and are recommended for their proficiency in this area of law. Durance's practice includes asylum law, asylum support, third country removals and immigration law." (page 1578).
"Representing Garden Court North is Mark George , acclaimed by peers for always being "at the top of his game" and having cultivated an impressive serious crime practice." (page 1540).