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Giles Bedloe and Francesca Kolar secure Attempted Murder convictions following Old Bailey trial
Following a six-week trial at the Old Bailey, three defendants from the Turkish Kurdish community in North London were unanimously convicted of attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The defendants carried out a violent attack on two victims from a rival family…
The Dekagram: 10th February 2025
This week we look at two decisions, both of which will be of critical importance to practitioners in pursuance of contested litigation. In one, unusually, without prejudice correspondence was admissible in a case involving fundamental dishonesty; whilst in the other, the court reviewed the authorities…
Francesca Kolar interviewed by The Advocacy Tutor
Francesca Kolar was interviewed by Sonia Simms for The Advocacy Tutor Brief. Spotlight on Francesca Kolar Francesca Kolar was called to the Bar in 2018. She is an experienced barrister practising across civil, criminal, family, clinical negligence, and police law. She appears regularly in the County…
Success for Crime and Fraud team with Serious Fraud Office and Crown Prosecution Service panels of Counsel
Chambers are delighted to announce that Francesca Kolar and Amelia Katz have been successful in their applications to join the Serious Fraud Office’s panel of counsel. The SFO prosecutes complex financial crime with a specialist team of investigators, experts, and counsel. We now have 5…
Eleanor Mawrey and Francesca Kolar secure convictions in £1.5m HMRC Gift Aid Fraud arising from false claims submitted on behalf of 10 evangelical churches.
Following the 10 week trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court, Kwabena Duodu was sentenced to 10 years for his role as the accountant submitting the false claims. Moses Asare, head pastor of Praise Harvest Community Church received 7 years imprisonment for submitting the claims in relation…
The Dekagram: 28th October 2024
This week the High Court gave further guidance as to the measures to be adopted when taking evidence from vulnerable witnesses, drawing a clear distinction between the approach taken by the criminal, family and civil courts; a useful reminder that the court systems, although interconnected,…
Just Stop Oil protestors found guilty of throwing tomato soup on Van Gogh painting
Francesca Kolar has successfully prosecuted two Just Stop Oil protestors who threw tomato soup onto Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ painting. Today Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland have been found guilty of criminal damage, following a trial at Southwark Crown Court, when they threw two tins…
Family Law Briefing: July 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of the Briefing from the Family Team at Deka Chambers with articles by Francesca Kolar and Al Hogarth. At the end of a month of Pride celebrations across the country, in this edition of the Briefing we look at some…
Deka Chambers takes part in London Legal Walk
Our team of 15 walkers took part in yesterday’s London Legal Support Trust Legal Walk. The team joined tens of thousands of walkers who come together to raise funds and awareness and help support over 100 free legal advice charities, including Advocate and Free Representation Unit (FRU). Please…
The Dekagram: 10th June 2024
Glover & Anor v Fluid Structural Engineers & Technical Designers Ltd & Ors [2024] EWHC 1257 (TCC) – a case highlighting the dangers of getting involved in the preparation of experts’ joint statements This judgment follows an application by the claimants within proceedings seeking permission to replace…
Dekinar Recording: Maternity & Birth Injury Claims – Legal Update
With the announcement of the Spring Budget in March 2024 the Government has pledged to invest £35 million to boost maternity safety and improve maternity services across England, and a further £9 million to prevent avoidable brain injuries in childbirth. NHS Resolution reports that maternity-related…
Deka Chambers celebrates International Women’s Day 2024
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 high value, complex…
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