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Deka Chambers is a leading common law set comprising 110 barristers including 17 market leading Silks. Our members offer the range, scale and depth to lead the most complex cases across civil, criminal and family law.
Client service and teamwork are the cornerstones of all that we do and we pride ourselves on meeting our clients’ needs in an ever changing and fast paced legal market.
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Latest News & Events
Success for Lord Faulks KC and Johnathan Payne in the Court of Appeal in the case of Burger v. (1) JD Wetherspoon Plc and (2) Risk Solutions Ltd [2026]
The case considered the issue of vicarious liability and independent contractors. Mr Burger was injured by door staff employed by Risk Solutions. Risk Solutions had been engaged by JDW pursuant to a contract for services to provide door services at a JDW venue. At first…
Lucy Lodewyke represents the family of Christopher Karieren at Inquest
Lucy was instructed by Caroline Murgatroyd from Hudgell Solicitors to represent the family at a 3 day inquest into the death of Christopher Karieren this month. Christopher attended two hospitals seeking help for suicidal thoughts and despite 1-1 observations being ordered to protect his safety,…
Deka Chambers at Alarm National Conference 2026
The ALARM National Conference is taking place the 22nd and and 23rd of June in Manchester. We have an exhibition stand at the event, staffed by David Barrow and Jamie Moylan. Do come and say hello if you’re attending. We are at stand 16. Paul…
Deka Chambers Clinical Negligence Conference in Bristol on 8 July 2026
We are hosting a Clinical Negligence half day conference on Brain injuries and Functional Neurological Disorders in Bristol. The conference is taking place at the M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RN on Wednesday the 8th of July 2026. Registration starts at 13:15 and the conference starts…
X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside) [2026] UKSC 13
Imogen Todd looks at the recent decision in X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside) [2026] UKSC 13, in which the UK Supreme Court ruled that courts have no inherent jurisdiction to revoke a valid adoption order outside the limited statutory exceptions or the appeal process. The…
Staff progression at Deka Chambers
Deka Chambers is delighted to announce the progression of the following staff within our clerking and fees teams under the continued direction of Michael Goodridge and Gordon Walters: ➡️ Jaime Brooks and David Barrow – Practice Directors ➡️ Phillip Austin – Senior Practice Manager ➡️ Amy…
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