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Lauren Carter promoted to Practice Manager
We are delighted to announce that Lauren Carter has been promoted to Practice Manager. Lauren joined Chambers in April 2022 as Assistant Practice Manager to both Chambers’ Criminal and Police Law teams. She is currently studying at Law School where she has recently completed her…
Anjem Choudary receives a life sentence with minimum term of 28 years
Tom Little KC successfully prosecuted Anjem Choudary and Khaled Hussein for terrorism offences. They were convicted by a jury following a six week trial at the Woolwich Crown Court before Wall J. Anjem Choudary was convicted of directing Al-Muhajiroun and of inviting support for Al-Muhajiroun….
Thom Dyke gives advocacy training in South Africa
Thom Dyke was invited by the General Council of the Bar of South Africa and The Inns of Court College of Advocacy to deliver advocacy training to lawyers from across South Africa. Thom was part of a group of international trainers, including advocates from Malaysia…
Just Stop Oil protestors found guilty of throwing tomato soup on Van Gogh painting
Francesca Kolar has successfully prosecuted two Just Stop Oil protestors who threw tomato soup onto Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ painting. Today Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland have been found guilty of criminal damage, following a trial at Southwark Crown Court, when they threw two tins…
Louise McCullough interviewed by The Advocacy Tutor
Louise McCullough was interviewed by Sonia Simms for The Advocacy Tutor Brief. Spotlight on Louise McCullough Louise McCullough, is a senior junior Barrister renowned for her expertise across Crime, Professional Discipline, and Inquest work. She has a medico-legal background, as a result her unique proficiency…
James Thacker KC elected Master of the Bench of the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
Congratulations to James Thacker KC who has been elected a Bencher of the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn. Benchers are senior members of the Inn, responsible for the Inn’s governance. View the new Masters of the Bench – Gray’s Inn
Crime & Fraud Briefing: June 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of the Crime Briefing which focuses on the Victim and Prisoners Act 2024 with articles written by Louise Thomson and Thom Dyke. We hope that you find these articles informative and interesting. The Victim and Prisoners Act 2024 received Royal…
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…
Eleanor Mawrey and Laura Hibberd secure conviction of masked gunman in gang dispute
Ricardo Anderson opened fire on a vehicle along Park Lane in Tottenham on 27 May 2023 in broad daylight as part of an ongoing dispute involving rival gangs in the area. A group had congregated in the area earlier to film a drill music video…
Members of Britain’s biggest benefit fraud gang jailed
Tom Little KC and Gareth Munday have successfully prosecuted members of Britain’s biggest benefit fraud gang. Five members of an organised criminal gang, which falsely claimed more than £50 million in Universal Credit in the largest benefit fraud in England and Wales, have been jailed….
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…
Tom Little KC successfully appears on behalf of the Attorney General in the Court of Appeal
Today the Court of Appeal (with the Lady Chief Justice presiding) handed down an important judgment following an Attorney General’s Reference on a point of law which concerned the scope and effect of the defence contained within section 5(2)(a) of the Criminal Damage Act 1971….
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