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When the Specialists Mark Their Own Homework
RAIB Investigations, Coroners’ Constrained Powers, and Why Families Must Still Press By James Byrne and Giles Mooney KC Introduction The recent collision between two trains at Bedford is a sober reminder of how suddenly lives can be lost on the railway, and of the machinery…
Clinical Negligence Claims (5th edition)
Written by experienced members of the Deka Chambers Clinical Negligence Practice Group, the 5th edition of Clinical Negligence Claims: A Practical Guide provides a valuable reference source for clinical negligence practitioners, with insights into still developing areas of law. The book covers the intricacies of investigating breach of duty…
Multi-million pound settlement in horrific industrial accident
Laura Johnson KC and James Byrne have secured a multi-million pound settlement for a young woman who suffered horrifying avulsion injuries including the total loss of her scalp and right ear when her ponytail became trapped in factory drill. This was a highly unusual and…
Deka Chambers holds mock trial in chambers
Yesterday, we were pleased to invite Horwich Farrelly into chambers, to take part in a mock trial for Marshmallow insurers. Simon Trigger acted as judge with Roger André and James Byrne acting as counsel in a trial on non-tariff injury claims and claims layering.
When is it substantially unjust to deny a dishonest Claimant their damages?
To date, and perhaps surprisingly, there has been very little attempt by the Courts to grapple with this vexing question when considering whether to impose the consequences of a finding of fundamental dishonesty pursuant to s57 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015. The…
Deka Chambers hosts online Pupillage event
Deka Chambers hosted its online pupillage open event on 27 November 2023. We were delighted to welcome over 130 prospective applicants to hear about our application process and the work of barristers at our common law (mixed practice) set. Claire Harden-Frost, one of our Heads…
The Dekagram: 17th July 2023
This edition of the Dekagram is a globetrotting one. First, we travel to Scotland, where we immerse ourselves in the joy of both Scottish and Latin legalese. Then, we examine the Australian courts’ approach to Ward v Tesco Stores type cases, also raising the doctrine…
TUI settles claims of families caught in Tunisia terror attack
Ahead of an imminent trial to establish liability, German holiday operator TUI has agreed a settlement “without admission of liability or fault” in respect 30 Britons who were unlawfully killed during an attack in Tunisia. This tragically occurred on 26 June 2015 on a beach at…
Croydon Tram Crash
Following the inquest in the Croydon Tram crash where Andrew Ritchie QC, Giles Mooney QC and James Byrne acted for the 7 families of the deceased, the Coroner has made important Prevention of Future Death findings based on their submissions: – Automatic breaking systems to…
Croydon tram crash inquest result
The Croydon tram crash has been an incident that has gripped the country and impacted the lives of so many. Today, the jury at the inquest delivered the result of accidental death. Osbornes Law have provided a press release on this decision and provide quotes…
Croydon Tram derailment inquest commences
Andrew Ritchie QC and James Byrne instructed by Osbornes Law, and Giles Mooney QC instructed by Furley Page, between them represent all seven families of those who died in the Croydon Tram derailment in 2016 in a 12 week inquest starting on 17 May 2021. The inquest will bring…
James Byrne wins landmark Court of Appeal decision for SFO against Tom Hayes in LIBOR Prosecutions
James Byrne representing the Serious Fraud Office, won a landmark decision in the Court of Appeal establishing new guidance on how courts should approach tainted gifts during confiscation proceedings in the LIBOR prosecution of Tom Hayes.
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