Today, 10th October, marks World Mental Health Day, an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme ‘Mental Health is a universal human right’.

At Deka Chambers the wellbeing and mental health of all members and staff is a priority. To that end Deka partners with OpenUp, an organisation that recognises the importance of mental wellbeing and its impact on overall productivity and work-related happiness. This year-round resource provides everyone at Deka with a completely confidential and easily accessible service at no cost. It offers a variety of resources including:
For further information visit www.openup.com
Max Melsa and Madeleine Miller appeared in the case of Re: F, G and H (Return Home Under Supervision Order) [2026] EWCA Civ 713, involving the making of Supervision Orders and the return of three children to the mother’s care following a rolled up Final Hearing where…
We haven’t brought our readers news from North of the border for some time – this week Imogen Todd examines a Scottish case on the disapplication of qualified one way costs shifting on account of unreasonable conduct, whilst Sarah Prager KC draws attention to a…
We would like to thank our clients and everyone else who supported our seven nominations across three practice areas in the Legal 500 Awards 2026. We extend our warmest congratulations to all the finalists and in particular our six members. The nominations are: Clinical Negligence Gurion…
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