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To mark International Women’s Day 2024, four of our barristers have been discussing some of the key issues that affect women at the Bar today.
Laura Johnson KC (Call: 2001 | Silk: 2022) – Laura’s practice is focused on claims that are…
The Supreme Court decision in Paul v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust [2024] UKSC 1 was eagerly anticipated because of the impact it was likely to have on claims arising in a clinical setting. What was not anticipated was that the Supreme Court…
Supreme Court restricts secondary victim claims to those who witness an accident but removes the requirements that a claimant must witness a “sudden shock to the nervous system” caused by a “horrifying” event
In a majority decision (with Lord Burrows dissenting) the…
Congratulations to Laura Johnson KC who has been elected a Master of the Bench of the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn.
Benchers are senior members of the Inn, responsible for the Inn’s governance and education and training activity.
Asiah Kudi died aged 20 months in December 2019 when her mother, Verphy Kudi, abandoned her for almost 6 days in their flat in Brighton, travelling to London and Coventry to celebrate her 18th birthday. Ms Kudi is serving 9 years for…
In this Deka Chambers Personal Injury Team briefing we are focusing on recent topical developments in the quantum and settlement fields.
Hugh Rimmer provides a practical assessment of the case of Barry v MOD, which addressed the correct approach to adjustments for…
Ten members of chambers are taking part in the Cycle for Smart Works challenge, raising vital funds this International Women’s Day.
Deka Chambers is a pre-eminent common law Set. We are proud of the range of market leading expertise we offer across our different practice areas. At the heart of our ethos is celebrating those things that connect us as well as championing…
The Chairman of the Manchester Arena Inquiry published Volume Two of his report yesterday, detailing his findings and recommendations on the emergency response to the attack. Andrew Warnock KC and Laura Johnson KC represented Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of the…
Laura Johnson KC, instructed on behalf of the London School of Economics and Political Science (“LSE”) and seven other associated defendants, has succeeded in an application to strike out a seven figure claim brought by a former teaching fellow of LSE. Dr…
