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Deka Briefing: Abuse
Deka Chambers is a pre-eminent common law Set. We have leading practitioners in civil, family and criminal law. We consider this diversity a real strength in the service we are able to offer our clients. Legal problems often straddle more than one field of law….
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: Japanese Knotweed – Themes in claims against vendors and professionals
Claims relating to Japanese Knotweed have multiplied in recent years. As a result of rising property values, even minor diminution in value to the average property can now merit allocation to the multi-track. In Thursday’s webinar Conor Kennedy examined some important themes in such claims,…
Dekinar: Japanese Knotweed Claims – Themes in claims against vendors and professionals
Claims relating to Japanese Knotweed have multiplied in recent years. As a result of rising property values, even minor diminution in value to the average property can now merit allocation to the multi-track. In this webinar Conor Kennedy examines some important themes in such claims,…
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…
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…
The Dekagram: 14th August 2023
Our eye was caught this week by a recent judgment by Mellor J in a cryptocurrency case. Not that the subject matter of the claim especially concerns travel and cross border practitioners; but the question of whether a party can rely on determinations of fact…
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute Policy Report: Wish you were Here
Commercial analysis: The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has called for holiday protections and terms and conditions to be simplified to reduce confusion for consumers. Sarah Prager KC of Deka Chambers considers what the CTSI has called for, the current legal position and its difficulties…
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…
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…
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