Crime

We’re proud to have retained our top tier set ranking in the new edition of the Legal 500, with 131 barrister rankings across 13 practice areas. We are ranked as top tier in the field of Personal Injury, Industrial Disease and Insurance Fraud – Deka…

News
02/10/2024

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…

News
02/10/2024

James Thacker KC and Edward Lamb KC attend Opening of the Legal Year

James Thacker KC and Edward Lamb KC attended the Opening of the Legal Year at Westminster Abbey yesterday, followed by the Lord Chancellor’s breakfast at Westminster Hall. This is a historic ceremony and involves the Lord Chancellor, Lady Chief Justice, Senior Judiciary, Members of the…

News
02/10/2024

Thom Dyke attends Guantánamo Bay as NGO observer for the 9/11 trial

In September, Thom Dyke travelled to US Naval Station Guantánamo Bay at the invitation of the Department of Defense, on behalf of the Association of Defence Counsel practising before the International Courts and Tribunals (ADC-ICT), in order to attend the trial of the four individuals…

News
01/10/2024

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…

News
21/08/2024

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….

News
30/07/2024

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…

News
29/07/2024

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…

News
25/07/2024

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…

News
24/07/2024

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

News
04/07/2024

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…

Briefings
19/06/2024

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…

News
19/06/2024

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