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Deka Chambers celebrates Silks’ Day for Eleanor Mawrey KC
Many congratulations to Eleanor Mawrey KC following today’s Silk ceremony at Westminster Hall. Members and staff of Deka Chambers warmly congratulate Eleanor on this achievement. Eleanor Mawrey KC is an experienced barrister practising in serious crime and is ranked in the Financial Crime section of…
Deka Chambers shortlisted in 3 categories at the Legal Cheek Awards 2026
Deka Chambers is delighted to be shortlisted in the following categories at the Legal Cheek Awards 2026 The Legal Cheek Awards 2026 will take place at Kings Place, London, on Thursday 14 May 2026.
James Thacker KC and Giles Bedloe prosecute organised crime group member for kidnap, imprisonment, torture, and multiple rape.
James Thacker KC and Giles Bedloe concluded the successful prosecution, over six weeks, of a member of an organised crime group charged with the kidnap, false imprisonment, torture, and multiple rapes of a young woman. The victim was held captive for approximately ten hours. The torture involved…
William Dean Appointed as Convenor of DipFMS Examination Committee
William Dean was recently appointed as the Convenor of the Examination Committee for the Diploma in Forensic Medical Sciences. The DipFMS is a professional qualification for doctors and lawyers involved in forensic medical science, including those who work in pathology and the criminal and coroner’s…
Deka Chambers is delighted to announce that Eleanor Mawrey has been awarded the rank of King’s Counsel
It is with great pleasure that Deka Chambers announces that Eleanor Mawrey has been appointed as King’s Counsel in the Ministry of Justice’s new Silk appointments published today, 23rd of January 2026. Eleanor Mawrey is an experienced barrister practising in serious crime and is ranked in the Financial…
Thom Dyke prosecutes dangerous rapist sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment
Thom Dyke was instructed by the CPS to prosecute a man accused of a nine-year campaign of rape and sexual abuse against his young daughter. He was convicted after standing trial at the Crown Court at Croydon last September. Passing a sentence of thirty years’ imprisonment,…
Charlie Stonehill joins us as a tenant
Deka Chambers is delighted to announce that Charlie Stonehill joins us as a tenant from today, 7 January 2026, having accepted an offer of tenancy following successful completion of pupillage. Charlie accepts instructions across Chambers’ core areas of practice and regularly appears in court. Before…
Virtual Pupillage Event 2025 – Recording
On 19 November 2025, Deka Chambers hosted its online pupillage information event. In this webinar attendees heard about pupillage at Deka Chambers, a common law (mixed practice) set of chambers based in London. Three Deka Chambers barristers, Eleanor Mawrey, Ben Rodgers and Madeleine Miller, explained…
Deka Chambers takes part in the Great legal Bake
Deka Chambers is taking part in the London Legal Support Trust and the Access to Justice Foundation’s Great Legal Bake, raising money in aid of free legal advice charities. Our winning cake was baked by Megan Bithel-Vaughan who retained the title from last year. Many…
Thom Dyke interviewed by The Advocacy Tutor
Thom Dyke was interviewed by Sonia Simms for The Advocacy Tutor Brief. Spotlight on Thom Dyke Thom Dyke, is a barrister at Deka Chambers. His practice spans serious crime, human rights, prison law, and police law. He is regularly instructed in sensitive and high-profile matters, especially…
Tenancy Announcement: Imogen Todd
Deka Chambers is delighted to announce that Imogen Todd joins us as a tenant from today, 1 October 2025, having accepted an offer of tenancy following successful completion of pupillage. Imogen accepts instructions across Chambers’ core areas of practice and regularly appears in court. Imogen is currently a Grade 1…
Deka Chambers is pleased to welcome Shekinah Anson
We are delighted to welcome Shekinah Anson to Deka Chambers. She joins us from 1 MCB Chambers. Shekinah is a highly experienced criminal advocate with over two decades’ practice in serious and complex crime. She is a Grade 4 CPS prosecutor and a member of…
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