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Deka Chambers Top Ranked in Chambers UK Bar
We are delighted to announce that Deka Chambers is recognized as a top set in five practice areas and secured 88 barrister rankings across a total of 14 practice areas in Chambers & Partners 2024. Deka Chambers is ranked as a Top Set for: Personal Injury…
Deka Chambers Top Ranked in Legal 500 2024
We’re proud to have retained our top tier set ranking in the new edition of the Legal 500, with 118 barrister rankings across 14 practice areas. We are ranked as top tier in the field of Personal Injury, Industrial Disease and Insurance Fraud – the…
Deka Chambers celebrates its 1st anniversary
Today, 3rd October, marks a year since Deka Chambers formed, creating one of the biggest common law sets in the country. Over the past 12 months Deka has proved itself as a leading national and international Set. Formed from formidable common law roots, with 110…
Dekinar Recording: Understanding the New Fixed Costs Regime
From 1st October 2023, civil litigation in England and Wales will dramatically change. Virtually all claims valued up to £100,000 will be subject to a new fixed costs regime. Fixed recoverable costs will be extended across the fast track, and a new intermediate track will…
The Dekagram: 4th September 2023
This week we bring news of another government consultation, this one relating to the licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England and Wales. This is something the team has been discussing even since before Dominique Smith wrote her book on cross border clinical negligence (still…
Deka Chambers shortlisted in British Legal Awards 2023
We’re delighted to be shortlisted for Chambers of the Year in this year’s British Legal Awards. The British Legal Awards are now in their 14th year and hosted by Law.com International. The Awards ceremony will take place in London on Wednesday 29th November 2023. The…
Dekinar: Understanding the New Fixed Costs Regime
From 1st October 2023, civil litigation in England and Wales will dramatically change. Virtually all claims valued up to £100,000 will be subject to a new fixed costs regime. Fixed recoverable costs will be extended across the fast track, and a new intermediate track will…
Dekinar recording: The Damages Claims Portal
In yesterday’s webinar, Robert Parkin considered the Damages Claims Portal and made suggestions as to the circumstances in which use of the DCP is mandatory, how to avoid this, and how to get out of trouble if mistakes happen. Practitioners are still finding themselves caught…
“All things NICE”: The role of the NICE Guidelines in Clinical Negligence claims
The guidelines of the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) are designed to facilitate good medical practice. They are not a substitute for professional judgement, or discussions with patients, but provide guideline recommendations. In 2021, the General Medical Council issued specific guidance on ‘Keeping up…
Dekinar: The Damages Claims Portal – when it applies and avoiding pitfalls
Use of the Damages Claims Portal has been fully operational and, in some cases, mandatory for nearly a year at the date of writing. In many cases, issuing or defending claims in the old-fashioned way will simply not work anymore. Practitioners are still finding themselves…
Recognition for Deka Chambers’ barristers in Best Lawyers 2024
Congratulations to our twelve barristers who have been recognised in The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom 2024. Jacob Levy KC, Simon Readhead KC, John Foy KC, Edward Faulks KC, Graham Aldous KC, Edward Bishop KC, Andrew Warnock KC, Matthew Chapman KC, Sarah Prager KC,…
Hulme v Handley Law Ltd
In a decision from March just published, Costs Judge Leonard ruled that the defendant in this case had “every right” to terminate its retainer with a clinical negligence client when presented with evidence that she had lied about the severity of her symptoms. The allegations…
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