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Conference: Surgery in Clinical Negligence Claims
Join us at Glaziers Hall on Thursday, 10th October for an afternoon of presentations on the topic of surgery. Our expert speakers, along with members of Deka Chambers’ clinical negligence team, will provide a range of talks focusing on surgical claims. Three acclaimed medical experts will be…
Deka Chambers attending the APIL Clinical Negligence Conference 2024
Deka Chambers is delighted to be attending and exhibiting at the APIL Clinical Negligence Conference 2024. Please join us at The Celtic Manor Resort from Wednesday, 25th September until Friday 27th September. Deka member, and APIL EC Member, Stephen Glynn will be giving the welcome…
Deka Chambers shortlisted in Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024
Huge congratulations to our teams and individuals who have been shortlisted in the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024: Thanks, as always, to our clients who provided feedback during the research process, and to the Legal 500 research teams. The Awards ceremony takes place on 25th…
Tenancy Announcement: Christopher Lowe
We are delighted that Christopher Lowe has joined us as a tenant. Christopher is noted in the Legal 500 as having “a very thorough, detailed and forensic approach with a very down to earth manner. He immediately puts witnesses at ease.” Christopher specialises in personal…
Recognition for Deka Chambers’ barristers in Best Lawyers 2025
Congratulations to our eleven barristers who have been recognised by their peers in The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom 2025. Jacob Levy KC, Simon Readhead KC, Edward Faulks KC, Graham Aldous KC, Edward Bishop KC, Andrew Warnock KC, Matthew Chapman KC, Sarah Prager KC,…
A Practical Guide to the Non-Delegable Duty of Care in Healthcare is published
Susanna Bennett has published A Practical Guide to the Non-delegable Duty of Care in Healthcare. This new book is an overview of the law of non-delegable duties of care as they apply to medical care. It is also a source of practical advice and information on…
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 Contaminated Blood Scandal: Part 1 – the background
In the 1970’s the NHS had an almost insatiable need for blood. New treatments needed large quantities of “hema” and a scientific discovery gave a group of sick individuals a reprieve (or so they thought) from their suffering. Haemophiliacs lack a specific protein, factor…
Deka Chambers launches new website
We are excited to unveil our new website. Deka Chambers launched in 2022 as a forward thinking, modern and inclusive set that aimed to break with convention, offering our clients the range, scale and depth to lead the most complex cases, with a client-centred personal…
Stuart McKechnie KC secures settlement of just under £15 million in complex cerebral palsy case
As a result of negligent treatment during birth, the Claimant suffered hypoxic brain damage causing mild Cerebral Palsy and global developmental delay. The case was complicated by the fact that the Claimant, who is now 14 years of age, comes from a Traveller family and…
The FTCF Costs Update Roadshow 2024
This roadshow will cover the very latest update on the new Fixed Recoverable Costs Regime from eminent costs speaker, Professor Dominic Regan with Lucy Lodewyke from Deka Chambers. The event is ideal for claimant Clinical Negligence litigators, members of AvMA’s Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel, Personal…
Ella Davis returns to chambers following parental leave
We are delighted to welcome Ella Davis back to chambers this week following her parental leave. Ella is a civil practitioner specialising in clinical negligence and personal injury. In addition to a busy court and paperwork practice, she is also frequently instructed in mediations and…
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