We’re delighted to be finalists for Chambers of the Year at the inaugural British Family Law Awards. Congratulations to our Family Law team for making the shortlist.
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony, taking place in Bristol on Thursday, 25th January 2024.
By Laura Hibberd Re E (A Child) (Special Guardianship Order: Public Law Proceedings) [2026] EWCA Civ 1167 Special guardianship orders are often thought of as the “middle ground” of permanence: more secure than a care order, less final than adoption, and with the child’s legal…
By Tim Parker KC The President of the Family Division handed down judgment on 29th September 2026 the decision in the first appeal following the introduction of Child-Focused Courts pilot. In Re C (Child Arrangements Orders; Domestic Abuse; Child Focused Court) [2026] EWCA Civ 1216…
We are delighted to announce that Beatrice Fatungase and Charlie Blair have accepted invitations to join Deka Chambers as tenants following the successful completion of pupillage. During pupillage, both Beatrice and Charlie demonstrated the qualities that make outstanding advocates: intellectual ability, sound judgement, commitment to clients and a strong…
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