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Personal Injury Claims on behalf of Children Conference in Sheffield – [NEW DATE: 11 February 2027]
We are hosting a half day conference in Sheffield on Personal Injury Claims on behalf of Children. The conference is taking place at Millennium Gallery, 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PP. Registration starts at 13:15 and the conference starts at 13:30 –…
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: John v Jane [2026] EWHC 415 (Fam)
Much of children law involves the exploration of the facts relating to the child’s care and welfare, often coloured by the complex relationship dynamics between the adult protagonists. Occasionally, however, the facts which need to be established can be more fundamental. In John v Jane…
Claims involving children: Tackling practical issues in litigation, causation and quantum
Clinical negligence claims involving children bring unique and complex challenges. In this Dekinar, Laura Elfield and Kerry Nicholson will provide practical guidance for practitioners on how to navigate issues that may arise in litigation, causation and quantum. This will include conferences, litigation friends, establishing pre-index…
Special Guardianship at the End of Care Proceedings: Threshold Still Matters
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…
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…
The Intersection between Public Liability and Human Rights – Conference in London on 6 October
We are hosting a half day conference in London: The Intersection between Public Liability and Human Rights. The conference is taking place at etc.venues Chancery Lane, 50-52 Chancery Lane London, London WC2A 1HL. Registration starts at 13:15 and the conference starts at 13:30 – 17:30. We will…
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…
PMC and Anonymity Orders: Underlying Principles and Guidance for Applications
The Court of Appeal’s decision in PMC v Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board [2025] EWCA Civ 1126 has become essential reading for anyone dealing with anonymity order applications. In this Dekinar, Linda Nelson and Lucy Lodewyke will examine the judgment’s key principles and the practical…
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