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The Dekagram: 28th July 2025
In this week’s Dekagram Thomas Yarrow considers an issue which has been the subject of some considerable controversy ever since the changes to the jurisdictional rules wrought by Brexit; and provides us with a characteristically erudite summary of the arguments, which (to the editor’s eye)…
We are advertising for third six pupils
We are seeking up to three third six pupils to assist in meeting an ever-expanding base of work and as an opportunity to develop a common law practice at the Bar with a view to tenancy. Each successful applicant will be someone who: For further…
Stuart McKechnie KC acted as leading counsel to secure a £14m settlement for a motorbike rider who experienced complications after a spinal cord injury
In July 2022, the client was involved in a road traffic collision while riding his motorcycle, resulting in a high-level spinal cord injury classified as T1 complete paraplegia. One-year post-accident, he was diagnosed with a post-traumatic spinal cord syrinx, an uncommon but serious complication that…
The Dekagram: 21st July 2025
This week Ben Rodgers considers how airline pilots are employed (or not); whilst Sarah Prager discusses a recent decision on discontinuance and costs. Casenote : Lutz v. Ryanair [2025] EWCA Civ 849 Aviation and shipping employers often use third party recruitment agencies to recruit crew. There…
James Thacker KC prosecutes Metropolitan Police Officer for two Rapes
Jake Cummings, a police officer working for the Metropolitan Police, was unanimously convicted by a jury of raping two women following a nine-day trial at St. Albans Crown Court. He had been in controlling and coercive relationships with the women and thereafter stalked them. He…
Tom Little KC successfully prosecutes Constance Marten and Mark Gordon for the death of their baby
On 14th July 2025 the jury at the Old Bailey following a four-month retrial convicted Constance Marten and Mark Gordon of the offence of gross negligence manslaughter in relation to the death of their baby. Tom Little KC was leading counsel for the prosecution. In…
The Dekagram: 14th July 2025
This week the team addresses two recent decisions on matters close to the hearts of all litigators: success fees, and striking out for defective service. Success fees are a matter of contract between lawyer and client, not a matter of costs inter partes In a…
Post-placement order contact: necessary or desirable? Re S (Placement Order Contact) [2025] EWCA Civ 823
Bethany Hutchison considers a judgment handed down on 1 July 2025, by the Court of Appeal in Re S (Placement Order Contact) [2015] EWCA Civ 823 (“Re S”), giving detailed consideration to the issue of inter-sibling contact post-placement order. The guidance is much welcomed by…
The Dekagram: 8th July 2025
In the week the Hague Convention came into force, whilst the domestic courts heard an important appeal on Covid refund claims, Anirudh Mandagere and Tom Collins bring us all the latest news both internationally and nationally. And as always, members of Deka Chambers are at…
Tom Little KC and James Thacker KC provide training to the CPS Homicide Unit
On 1 July, chambers was delighted to welcome leaders and members of the CPS Homicide Unit for a training and social evening. First Senior Treasury Counsel and Joint Head of Chambers Tom Little KC, was able to draw upon his experience of prosecuting some of…
The Dekagram: 30th June 2025
This week Julia Brechtelsbauer grapples with the continuing issues around taking evidence from abroad, and examines a case which illustrates well the problems, both legal and practical, that can arise when dealing with witnesses located in another jurisdiction. Meanwhile, Andrew Spencer asks whether UK law…
Deka Chambers commits to implementing the FreeBar Charter
As Pride Month draws to a close, Deka Chambers is delighted to announce it has committed to implementing the FreeBar Charter. We welcome the additional scrutiny this brings to our dedication to being an LGBT+ inclusive and welcoming organisation. Further information about the Charter is…
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