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Lessons from Preparing a Big Case

27 January 2017

Pete Weatherby QC writes in Counsel Magazine about the practical challenges of running inquiries and other high-volume cases.

There were about 1.2 million pages of documents in the Hillsborough proceedings (where Pete led a team including Garden Court North Chambers’ Mark George QC, Kate Stone and Andy Fitzpatrick).

To find out why the future is paperless, click here to read the article.

Pete Weatherby QC is a barrister at Garden Court North Chambers.

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Garden Court North's Christian Weaver represented Alistair Taylor's family pro bono during the inquest at Blackpool Coroner's Court. Credit: Credit: Derick Hudson / Shutterstock.

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“Relentless stress” of Blackpool Council’s CPO process contributed to Alistair Taylor’s death, inquest finds

Garden Court North's Christian Weaver represented Alistair Taylor's family pro bono at the inquest into his death.

Protestors outside the Royal Courts of Justice following Palestine Action's proscription in July. Credit: Pete Speller / Shutterstock.

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Court of Appeal grants Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori a judicial review

Garden Court North's Mira Hammad and Rosalind Burgin are among counsel representing Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori.

Garden Court North's Christian Weaver (right) speaks to Channel 5 on 27 October 2025. Credit: Alex Blair / Garden Court North Chambers.

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Three years after his inquest, Awaab’s Law comes into force

Garden Court North’s Christian Weaver represented Awaab’s family during the inquest and subsequent campaign for Awaab’s Law.

The Upper Tribunal sat exceptionally as a panel of three judges because of the importance of the case. Credit: Gordon Bell / Shutterstock.

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Social security appeal rights strengthened by major appeal court decision

Garden Court North’s Tom Royston represented 'GD' pro bono during the Upper Tribunal appeal on social security rights.

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