Recognition for 1CL Barristers in Best Lawyers

10/06/2022

Congratulations to our seven barristers who have been recognised in The Best Lawyers United Kingdom 2023.

Simon Readhead QC, Edward Faulks QC, Edward Bishop QC, Andrew Warnock QC, Matthew Chapman QC, Sarah Prager and Jack Harding have all been recognised for their professional excellence.

Best Lawyers uses a purely peer review methodology which is designed to capture the opinion of leading lawyers. View the full list on Best Lawyers

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The Dekagram: 8th June 2026

This week Anirudh Mandagere gives us the most lucid explanation we have yet seen of the decision of the Supreme Court in Attorney General for Northern Ireland’s Reference [2026] UKSC 16 relating to deprivation of liberty. We also bring news, from Robbie Parkin and Dominique…

News
08/06/2026

Court of Protection Practice after Attorney General for Northern Ireland’s Reference [2026] UKSC 16

The recent ruling by the Supreme Court has reversed over a decade of understanding deprivation of liberty. This Dekinar focuses on the impact of the judgment for those involved in Court of Protection proceedings as well as practical tips on how to navigate the new…

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Webinar: 16/06/2026

Clinical Negligence Claims (5th edition)

Written by experienced members of the Deka Chambers Clinical Negligence Practice Group, the 5th edition of Clinical Negligence Claims: A Practical Guide provides a valuable reference source for clinical negligence practitioners, with insights into still developing areas of law. The book covers the intricacies of investigating breach of duty…

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04/06/2026

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