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Deka Chambers attending the Legal Cheek Awards 2026
Stephanie Hayward and Imogen Todd will be attending the Legal Cheek Awards this evening. Deka Chambers is delighted to be shortlisted in the following categories: ⭐️ Best chambers for quality of work 2026 ⭐️ Best chambers for colleague supportiveness 2026 ⭐️ Best chambers for facilities 2026…
X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside) [2026] UKSC 13
Imogen Todd looks at the recent decision in X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside) [2026] UKSC 13, in which the UK Supreme Court ruled that courts have no inherent jurisdiction to revoke a valid adoption order outside the limited statutory exceptions or the appeal process. The…
Deka Chambers barristers appear in the Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales 2026
We are delighted that Paul Stagg KC, Edward Lamb KC, Simon Butler and Anirudh Mandagere are recognised in this year’s Pro Bono Recognition List. The List recognises lawyers who undertook 25 hours or more legal pro bono over the last year. The list is available…
Deka Chambers Pupils Beatrice Fatungase and Charlie Blair Now Accepting Instructions
We are pleased to announce that Deka Chambers pupils, Beatrice Fatungase and Charlie Blair, are now accepting instructions after starting the second 6 months of their pupillage. We are delighted for both of them and wish them the very best as they take this next…
Edward Lamb KC quoted in Observer article
Edward Lamb KC was interviewed for an article in the Observer in the context of his extensive experience as a family law practitioner. He commented on the tension between the very private nature of family law cases, and the need for the public to understand…
Deka Chambers Participates in BVL Student Mooting Competition
Barristers from Deka Chambers were delighted to support this year’s Big Voice London (“BVL”) mooting competition by acting as judges on 5 March 2026. The competition is open to students at A-level (or equivalent) at non-fee-paying schools. The scheme pairs participants with graduates studying on…
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.
Max Melsa appears for Local Authority in Re: T(A Child) (Non-Agency Adoption)
The unusual case involved two siblings who were placed in separate placements, and whether one of the siblings should be placed with the other, or remain in her foster placement. As McKendrick J found, this was one of the limited cases where siblings were not…
Edward Lamb KC recommended in the Doyles 2026 Guide
Many congratulations to Edward Lamb KC who is recommended as a London Children Law King’s Counsel in the 2026 Doyles Guide. The 2026 listing of leading London Children Law King’s Counsel details King’s Counsel practising within the areas of Private, Public and International Children Law…
Kyah Mufti, Thomas Clarke and Max Melsa’s update of The Advocate’s Gateway Toolkit published
The updated version of “Toolkit 13 – Vulnerable Witnesses in the Family Courts” is now available online and can be accessed here. It also includes a new Crib Sheet for ease of access. The toolkit provides guidance and advice as to how to approach proceedings where…
A New Case Concerning Transparency and the Scope of PD12R FPR 2010
A Local Authority v A Mother & Ors [2025] EWHC 3498 (Fam) This judgment of Mrs Justice Lieven, handed down on 2 December 2025, concerns the scope of a Transparency Order in ongoing care proceedings and, in particular, whether an NHS hospital trust may be…
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…
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