- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Civil Fraud
- Clinical Negligence & Healthcare
- Commercial & Chancery
- Court of Protection
- Construction & Property
- Credit Hire
- Crime
- Family Law
- Financial Crime
- Inquests & Inquiries
- Personal Injury
- Police Law
- Professional Negligence
- Public Sector & Human Rights
- Regulatory & Disciplinary
- Travel & Cross Border Claims
Lost years claims: What are they for, how are they assessed and what does the future hold?
In CCC v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2026] UKSC 5 the Supreme Court cleared up a longstanding problem for child claimants who, as a result of Croke v Wiseman [1982] 1 WLR 71, could not bring damages for income in the so-called “lost…
Case Summary: Re C (Child Arrangements Orders; Domestic Abuse; Child Focused Court) [2026] EWCA Civ 1216
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…
Tenancy announcement: Beatrice Fatungase and Charlie Blair
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…
Deka Chambers welcomes three new pupils
Deka Chambers is pleased to announce that Rebecca Argall, Olivia Campbell and Catherine McLean have joined Deka Chambers as pupils. Rebecca, Olivia, and Catherine will be working across all of chambers’ core areas in civil, crime and family law over the coming months. Everyone at…
The Dekagram: 5th October 2026
This week we welcome Daniel Boal to the Dekagram family. Daniel, who was called in 2020 and who will continue to practice out of Manchester, brings us news this week of developments within the European Union relating to the Denied Boarding Regulation, amendments which will…
We are pleased to welcome Hannah Ritchie to Deka Chambers
Hannah specialises in civil and commercial litigation, with particular expertise in civil fraud and personal injury. As part of her personal injury practice, she is regularly instructed on employers’ liability, public liability, credit hire and trials concerning allegations of exaggeration of injuries, fundamental dishonesty, and…
Congratulations to Andrew Warnock KC on winning the Personal Injury Silk of the Year Award at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2026
This award is a recognition of Andrew’s outstanding advocacy, exceptional client service, and longstanding contribution to personal injury law. Widely respected by clients, solicitors, and peers alike, Andrew’s work continues to set the standard in complex and high-value personal injury litigation. Many congratulations to Andrew…
Breaking the chain – a comparison of vicarious liability for grooming in England and Canada
In the criminal case of R v Taylor [2022] EWCA Crim 1027, Holdroyd LJ (VP) explained that sexual grooming is not a ‘term of art’ but instead “covers a wide range of conduct and, whilst it can no doubt be said that one can recognise…
The Dekagram: 21st September 2026
The team had a lovely time in Rome this week, attending the PEOPIL annual conference, sightseeing and eating its own weight in pasta and gelato. Julia Brechtelsbauer gave a presentation on claims arising from baby loss, and we were fascinated to hear from Giacomo Travaglino…
A Matter of degree: rethinking risk and proportionality in the tort of negligence
By Jack Harding In Berent v Family Mosaic Housing and London Borough of Islington [2012] EWCA civ 961, Tomlinson LJ explained that: “One cannot in this context separate the enquiry as to reasonable foreseeability from the related enquiry what it is reasonable to do in…
The Dekagram: 14th September 2026
This week John Schmitt considers JBX v Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust [2026] EWHC 2294 (KB), a recent High Court decision on a ‘lost years’ claim brought by a child, whilst Bethany Hutchison takes a look at a case on ADR and indemnity costs. Quantifying…
Congratulations to Julia Brechtelsbauer on her appointment as APIL Junior Litigators’ Group Coordinator
We are delighted to share that Julia Brechtelsbauer has been appointed as a Junior Litigators’ Group Coordinator for the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). In this role, Julia will help facilitate and chair group meetings, encourage engagement among members, contribute ideas and content for…
Subscribe to our mailing list
Deka Chambers: 5 Norwich Street, London EC4A 1DR
- T +44 (0)20 7832 0500
- E clerks@dekachambers.com
- DX LDE 439
