A passionate and committed advocate, Garry Green fearlessly defends his clients’ right to a fair trial.
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Distinguished and highly sought-after Garry has a stellar criminal defence practice. From homicide to human trafficking, terrorism to fraud, Garry’s trial history is a “Who’s Who” of organised crime. He appeared in Securitas, at £53 million pounds, the UK’s largest cash robbery; the Victoria Underground trial, where an unprecedented 20 defendants were indicted with murder; Daniel Dighton accused of the murder of his parents; Chelsea Cloisters, a human trafficking ring run from a property owned by a millionaire Tory donor. Garry has defended in countless gang homicides including Joshua Ratner, an alleged organised hit in Pentonville Prison.
Garry is an advocate’s advocate. He is devasting in cross-examination, measured in judgment, and fearless in the face of confrontation. His speeches are thought provoking, passionate yet elegant. Garry’s advocacy has achieved international recognition. He works as an accredited advocacy trainer for SERI the highly regarded Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa.
Clients adore Garry’s unpretentious style. He is committed, grounded, personable and relaxed. He abhors pomp and never loses sight of the significance of his work to client’s, their families, and communities. He is a diamond in the rough, a rare breed. He has profound sense of social justice evident from his commitments including: member of JUSTICES’ working party on tackling disparity in Youth Justice; contributor to Howard Leagues’ guide for anti-racist lawyers; he is a trustee of the Kalisher Trust, Youth Justice League and Urban Synergy. He is extremely proud of his long track record mentoring and advocating for young people.
What the directories say
"Garry is a master of the law. He is very approachable and easy to talk to about issues that arise." - Chambers and Partners 2026
"Garry Green KC is very personable and very good with clients. He gets outstanding results."- Chambers and Partners 2026
"He is a fighter, enthusiastic and hard-working."- Chambers and Partners 2026
"He is a passionate advocate who stands tall in any challenge on behalf of his clients. He is a great tactician who possess a compelling mix of sincerity and passion." - Chambers and Partners 2024
"Garry is an outstanding modern defence silk, he has great insight and empathy which ensures he gains a real understanding of clients’ case." - Chambers and Partners 2024
"Garry is a brilliant barrister who really cares about his clients. He stands his ground and is a very compelling advocate." - Chambers and Partners 2024
"Garry is an amazing all rounder. He is a brilliant tactician and a clever and imaginative lawyer. His written submissions and advocacy are devastatingly persuasive. His ability to connect to his lay client and to get the most from their potential is exceptional." - Legal 500 2024
"An outstanding barrister who consistently deals with the most serious and complex criminal cases." - Chambers and Partners 2023
"Garry is exceptional. His dedication to his professional and lay client alike is outstanding. He takes every point and will fight all the way." - Legal 500 2023
"One of the hardest-working lawyers, with incredible style both inside and outside court. He is dedicated and proficient." - Chambers and Partners 2022
"Garry is a talented and skilful cross-examiner who effortlessly adapts his questioning style according to the witness. When the case involves questioning of police officers, there is no better barrister for a defendant to have in his corner. Lay and professional clients love him. He has a tremendously successful criminal defence practice and is always at the Old Bailey conducting serious criminal cases." - Legal 500 2022
Crime
Recent Key Cases
- R v PJ, (Inner Crown Court) [2026]: Lead counsel; successfully achieved the minimum murder sentencing tariff of 15 years for client who pleaded guilty to killing his brother. Read more here.
- R v RC, (Central Criminal Court) [2025]: Lead counsel; secured unanimous not guilty verdicts for juvenile client accused of murder and manslaughter. Read more here.
- R v MLA, (Inner London Crown Court) [2025]: Lead counsel; client was acquitted of murder and arson intending to endanger life. Read more here.
- R v A, (Central Criminal Court) [2023]: Lead counsel; juvenile client acquitted of the murder of an 18 year-old Afghan refugee. Read more here.
- R v DN, (Central Criminal Court) [2022]: Junior alone; secured an acquittal for client who faced a 30-year sentence of imprisonment on charges of attempted murder, s18 wounding and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. Read more here.
Other Key Cases
- R v JR, (Central Criminal Court): Successful defence of a defendant charged in the “Pentonville murder” trial, in which an inmate had been killed on a wing as a result of a drug feud. See press coverage here.
- R v RJ, (Nottingham Crown Court): Advised extensively on behalf of the defendant, charged with murder, who suffered a range of complex mental health conditions which initially resulted in his being found unfit to plead. See press coverage here.
- R v FR, (Central Criminal Court): Privately instructed in high profile death by dangerous trial in which the defendant tragically collided with a university student as she crossed a junction headed for the library. See press coverage here.
- R v KZ, (Harrow Crown Court): Lead counsel; extensive conspiracy to steal luxury cars. Half time submissions as to whether the complex evidential matrix proved one or more conspiracy resulted in an amended indictment substantially reducing the case against the defendant.
- R v RH, (Central Criminal Court): Lead junior; successful submission of no case against murder and s18 counts.
- R v SS, (Central Criminal Court): Junior alone; 5 handed attempted murder in which victim stabbed 18 times.
- R v JJ, (Central Criminal Court): Junior alone; attempted murder by shooting into a small business premises.
- R v DR, (Central Criminal Court): Junior alone; operation Elveden (phone hacking), appeared for prison officer's wife charged with assisting husband to sell Belmarsh stories to Sun & Mirror for period of 10 years.
- R v RJ, (Central Criminal Court): Junior alone; conspiracy to murder defendants said to be “caught red handed” with firearm loaded, cocked and ready to be discharged. Acquitted on all charges.
- R v JW & Others, (Central Criminal Court): Led junior; a multi-handed murder case in which the client was also indicted for GBH and possession of firearms, and was acquitted on all counts. See press coverage here.
- R v DD, (Central Criminal Court): Lead junior; secured manslaughter conviction for client, who was indicted on two counts of murder in the death of his parents. See press coverage here.
- R v BJ, (Central Criminal Court): Junior alone; infamous conspiracy to murder in which “rappers” plotted to throw pregnant girl in a canal. See press coverage here.
- Securitas Robbery: Successful representation of client in the £53 million robbery of Securitas Depot in Tonbridge, Kent - the largest cash robbery ever committed in the UK.
- R v O&O: Lead junior; “baby shaking” case involving a married couple. Successfully resisted an allegation of GBH owing to complex medical and legal arguments about causation.
Criminal Appeals
- Attorney Generals Reference (SQ): Resisted full sentence increase sought by the Crown following firearm convictions.
- R v DD: Successful appeal reducing sentence for manslaughter for client convicted of killing parents.
- R v G: Successful appeal against conviction based on judges’ refusal to direct the jury against drawing an adverse inference under s35 CJPOA against a woman who was suffering from “Battered Woman’s Syndrome”, was jointly tried with her abusive partner and against whom she was afraid to testify at trial.
- R v F: Successful appeal against conviction based upon the rarely successful ground of judicial bias and interruption.
