Deka Chambers has market leading expertise in the field of inquests and public inquiries, underpinned by our experience in other, related, areas including regulatory and disciplinary work, personal injury, clinical negligence, police and crime. Our team of leading silks and juniors provides a sophisticated service focused on understanding the particular needs of each client, which includes not only the immediate demands of the inquiry or inquest, but also consideration of the wider legal and commercial issues and risks. We offer expertise that enables us to assist individuals, public bodies and commercial organisations throughout the legal consequences of a fatal incident, from the inquest and any criminal / regulatory proceedings through to the management of a civil claim.
Members of Deka Chambers are currently instructed in the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry, the Thirlwall Inquiry (Lucy Letby), for both families and organisations in the Covid 19 Inquiry and as part of the CTI team for the Paterson Inquests. Members have acted in some of the most complex and high profile inquiries and investigations in recent years, including the Manchester Arena Inquiry, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, the Undercover Policing Inquiry, the Croydon Tram Disaster and the Sousse Inquest.
We are regularly instructed to advise on and appear at inquests on behalf of families, local authorities, police forces, government agencies, hospital trusts, and other statutory and commercial entities. We are recognised for our experience in handling complex Article 2 ECHR and jury inquests, as well as our excellent client care skills and sensitive and empathetic approach.
On 11 September 2022, Terence Gillard was crossing the Great West Road in Hounslow in West London when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle. He was taken to hospital and died of his injuries one week later. Although the location of his death is…
We’re proud to have retained our top tier set ranking in the new edition of the Legal 500, with 131 barrister rankings across 13 practice areas. We are ranked as top tier in the field of Personal Injury, Industrial Disease and Insurance Fraud – Deka…
Thom Dyke was invited by the General Council of the Bar of South Africa and The Inns of Court College of Advocacy to deliver advocacy training to lawyers from across South Africa. Thom was part of a group of international trainers, including advocates from Malaysia…
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