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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…
The Dekagram: 11th May 2026
This week we focus on how, and where, to resolve disputes; and remind our readers (again) of the dangers of failing to comply with service requirements. Meanwhile, we note that the claim in the Dyson litigation has now settled without admission of liability; watch this…
Barristers from Deka Chambers supported the 2026 Lawson Mooting Competition
Barristers from Deka Chambers are pleased to have supported this year’s Lawson Mooting Competition at Inner Temple through sponsorship and by acting as judges in the later stages. The Lawson Moot is a multi-round competition administered by the Inner Temple Mooting Society. Participants are welcome from…
Women in Focus: A spotlight on issues in injury litigation involving women
Thank you to all those who attended our Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence conference at Glaziers Hall on the 15th of April. We were pleased to bring a variety of experts together to explore the topic: Women in Focus: A spotlight on issues in injury litigation involving women A huge…
Coroner’s safety report sent to Secretary of State and Royal College after content of 111 call not recorded in GP notes
On 2 and 3 March 2026, HM Senior Coroner for Blackpool and Fylde, Alan Wilson, heard the inquest into the death of Mark Simpson. He identified ongoing systemic risks that resulted in him issuing a report to prevent future deaths to the Royal College of…
Deka Chambers Participates in BVL Student Mooting Competition
Barristers from Deka Chambers were delighted to support this year’s Big Voice London (“BVL”) mooting competition by acting as judges on 5 March 2026. The competition is open to students at A-level (or equivalent) at non-fee-paying schools. The scheme pairs participants with graduates studying on…
The Dekagram: 23rd of February 2026
This week, Conor Kennedy and William Dean consider two recent important appellate decisions. Conor reviews the Supreme Court’s long-awaited decision in CCC v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, which has opened the door for young claimants to recover damages for “lost years”, overturning decades of precedent. William…
William Dean Appointed as Convenor of DipFMS Examination Committee
William Dean was recently appointed as the Convenor of the Examination Committee for the Diploma in Forensic Medical Sciences. The DipFMS is a professional qualification for doctors and lawyers involved in forensic medical science, including those who work in pathology and the criminal and coroner’s…
William Dean Becomes a Member of the Bar Council
William Dean has been co-opted as a member of the Bar Council for 2026. The Bar Council is the governing and representative body of the Bar of England and Wales. William will continue as Co-Chair of the Bar Representation Committee, a position he has held since 2023, and, in that capacity, as a member of the General Management…
The Dekagram: 9th December 2025
As we prepare for the annual Festive Case Law Update, coming to your screens on Thursday (sign up here if you haven’t already done so), our thoughts have turned to various dastardly and underhand means of conducting litigation. William Dean examines the procedure for challenging…
Cyrus Katrak and William Dean deliver training on Ogden tables
On 26 November 2025, Cyrus Katrak and William Dean delivered training on the Ogden Tables, calculating losses and litigation strategy to lawyers at the Medical and Dentistry Defence Union of Scotland at the MDDUS’s London office. Cyrus spoke about the proper use of the Ogden…
Deka Chambers Participates in BVL Event with A-Level Students
On 2 October 2025, William Dean and Francesca O’Neill from Deka Chambers took part in a panel discussion with A-Level students for the 2025 edition of the Big Voice London (“BVL”) Model Law Commission. The project enables 100 students to mirror the work of the…
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