After 6 years as Head and then Joint Head of Chambers of 9 Gough Chambers (formerly 9 Gough Square) and Deka Chambers, Jacob Levy KC will be stepping down from that role.
During his 6 years, Jacob successfully guided us through a move to our new premises, the rigours of the Covid 19 pandemic and the merger with 1 Chancery Lane. We are grateful for his considerable leadership, and unfailing energy through those exacting events.
Jacob will now concentrate only on practice and continuing to serve his many and varied clients with his customary skill and diligence.
Tom Little KC, First Senior Treasury Counsel, assumes the role of Joint Head of Chambers together with Simon Readhead KC from 1 April 2025.
In this week’s Dekagram Tom Collins and Julia Brechtelsbauer consider two recent High Court decisions of Master Davison (in his twin roles as KBD Master and Admiralty Registrar). Tom was instructed in Rehman, which provides reassurance for care home defendants in Covid‑19 litigation that such…
Many congratulations to Edward Lamb KC who is recommended as a London Children Law King’s Counsel in the 2026 Doyles Guide. The 2026 listing of leading London Children Law King’s Counsel details King’s Counsel practising within the areas of Private, Public and International Children Law…
At a recent ceremony Adam Dawson MBE received his MBE medal from Princess Anne for services to charity and service to the Jewish Community. Adam was awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025. For over 30 years Adam has been involved in the heart of the Jewish community, leading several charities and organisations. After a…
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