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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Susanna Bennett returns from parental leave
We are pleased to share that Susanna Bennett has returned from parental leave and is available to take instructions. Susanna has a busy practice comprising civil claims and inquests concerning alleged failures in medical treatment, together with duty of care claims brought against employers, occupiers,…
Stuart McKechnie KC wrote the second in a series of articles about important issues in Spinal Cord Injury claims for PI Focus magazine
In July 2026’s edition of 𝐏𝐈 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧e, 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐜𝐊𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐊𝐂 wrote the second in a series of articles about important issues in Spinal Cord Injury claims along with his friend Daniel Taylor, who is a practicing Barrister living with a high-level SCI. In this…
Deka Chambers Clinical Negligence Conference in Bristol on 8 July 2026
We hosted a Clinical Negligence half day conference on Brain injuries and Functional Neurological Disorders in Bristol. The conference is took place at the M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RN on Wednesday the 8th of July 2026. Registration started at 13:15 and the conference starts at…
Deka Chambers nominated for Legal 500 Bar Awards 2026
We would like to thank our clients and everyone else who supported our seven nominations across three practice areas in the Legal 500 Awards 2026. We extend our warmest congratulations to all the finalists and in particular our six members. The nominations are: Clinical Negligence Gurion…
Edward Lamb KC chairs the Adult Brain Injury Conference Manchester
Edward Lamb KC is chairing the second day of the Adult Brain Injury Conference in Manchester, on Friday 12 June. He also presented a talk: ‘Utilising the Court of Protection in Injury Work’. The Adult Brain Injury Conference is taking place at the Lowry (Salford…
Deka Chambers is pleased to welcome Kane Simons and Daniel Boal
We are delighted to welcome Kane Simons and Daniel Boal to Deka Chambers. They join us from 18 St John Street Chambers. Kane specialises in personal injury law, predominantly representing claimants in complex, high-value cases. He has experience across all quantum aspects of catastrophic injury,…
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…
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