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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…
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…
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…
Deka Chambers publishes pupillage application form and guidance
Deka Chambers will be inviting applications from candidates for pupillage in line with the Bar Council timetable. Applications will be accepted from 4 January to 8 February 2023. We are advertising for up to three vacancies: one to commence in October 2023; and two to…
Big changes afoot to QOCS: new rules will reverse Ho v Adelekun & Cartwright v Venduct
Introduction All personal injury practitioners know that in a QOCS case a costs order in a defendant’s favour can be enforced against orders for damages and interest in a claimant’s favour (“costs/damages enforcement”). Whether a costs order in a defendant’s favour can be enforced against…
1CL Webinar: Non-Party Costs Orders and Civil Fraud Update
In this webinar Roger André and Richard Collier give an update on non-party costs orders. They cover rehabilitation fraud and credit hire, including some recent case examples. They also discuss Section 57 and provide an update on exaggerated personal injury claims. View the slides –…
1CL Webinar: Credit Hire Update and Whiplash Reforms Implementation
In this webinar Roger André and Simon Trigger provide an update on credit hire, and discuss the implementation of whiplash reforms. Roger provides a recap and update of credit hire law and developments, and Simon discusses the whiplash reforms now they are finally due to…
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