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Deka Chambers presents mock trial for Hastings Direct
Yesterday, Deka Chambers, in collaboration with HF, presented a mock trial and an appeal for Hastings Direct in Bexhill. The trial concerned non tariff injury inflation, claims layering and fundamental dishonesty. The proceedings were presented by Roger André, Simon Trigger and Bernard Pressman. Brendan Hill…
Deka Chambers top ranked in Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2025
We’re proud to have retained our top ranking in the new edition of Chambers & Partners, with 96 barrister rankings across 15 practice areas. We are ranked as band 1 in the fields of Personal Injury and Travel: International Personal Injury. Personal Injury – Deka…
Deka’s Clerking Team recognised in Legal 500 2025
We have some wonderful rankings and testimonials for our barristers in the 2025 edition of Legal 500, launched last week. We were delighted that our clerking team also received a great deal of recognition too: We were also thrilled to be shortlisted for Clerking Team…
Dekinar: Non-Party Costs Orders and Fundamental Dishonesty Updates
In this webinar, Simon Trigger provides an update on non-party costs orders. He considers case law concerning non-party costs orders and the circumstances in which a costs order can be pursued against a party other than the claimant in credit hire and low value personal…
Tenancy Announcement: Megan Bithel-Vaughan and Julia Brechtelsbauer
Today we are pleased to welcome Megan Bithel-Vaughan and Julia Brechtelsbauer as our newest tenants, following the successful completion of their pupillages. Julia and Megan are accepting instructions across all of Deka’s practice areas in civil, criminal and family law. Please contact our clerks for…
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…
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…
Roger André secures Fundamental Dishonesty findings
Those who are instructed to defend against claims of injury and other special damages, such as credit hire and rehabilitation claims, are acutely aware of the burden placed on the defence in alleging Fundamental Dishonesty. Whilst on paper, there may not be enough to expressly…
Dekinar Recording: Fundamental Dishonesty and Credit Hire – An Update
In yesterday’s webinar, Roger André and Roderick Abbott looked at recent developments in personal injury / insurance fraud and credit hire claims. Using case examples, they provided an update on fundamental dishonesty claims and the issues that commonly occur in credit hire litigation. If you…
Non-Party Costs Orders and Credit Hire Companies
Introduction This article discusses a recent case where I was instructed to act on behalf of an insurer defendant in an application for a non-party costs order against a credit hire company which had provided a claimant with a vehicle on credit hire. The matter…
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: Fundamental Dishonesty and Credit Hire – An Update
In this webinar Roger André and Roderick Abbott look at recent developments in personal injury / insurance fraud and credit hire claims. Using case examples, they provide an update on fundamental dishonesty claims and the issues that commonly occur in credit hire litigation. View the…
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