GARDEN COURT NORTH CHAMBERS

Garden Court North Chambers (The Chambers of Ian Macdonald QC), formed in 1996, is a progressive set of barristers dedicated to providing a high-quality service to all clients, particularly those disadvantaged by discrimination and inequality.

Considered to be "the only noteworthy civil liberties outfit outside London" (Chambers and Partners 2005 p1626), and "...the only set outside London to specialise in human rights" (Chambers and Partners 2008), chambers has always had a strong commitment to publicly funded work. Members use their skills to articulate the arguments that their lay-clients would if they could and seek to ensure that in whatever forum they are operating, they uphold the legal rights of their clients to the maximum extent.

Chambers undertakes work in Criminal Defence, Housing, Immigration and Nationality, Individual Rights and Civil Work (including Judicial Review ), claims against the police and Public authorities, Employment and Discrimination law, Inquests, Prisoners' Rights, Community Care, Mental Health, and Education law . Most members of Chambers live in or around Manchester, although they frequently travel to court locations across England and Wales including London. Members of Chambers are prepared to undertake work pro bono in appropriate cases where funding is unavailable.