1 Crown Office Row

Michael Deacon

1 Crown Office Row, London

Position

Michael Deacon has a busy practice encompassing the main areas of Chambers’ work, including clinical negligence and personal injury, inquests, costs, public law, data protection law, professional discipline and employment law. Michael is regularly instructed by claimants and defendants in a broad range of clinical negligence and personal injury work .Michael continues to develop his practice in data protection law. He recently appeared in two Post Office FOIA appeals.

Career

Call 2014

Mentions

Clinical negligence

Leading junior4

Michael Deacon is excellent at assessing the merits of a case and providing sound advice on prospects of success. He has a good eye for detail and has assisted with commenting on expert evidence. Michael has also successfully represented our clients at various court hearings, including costs and case management conferences and applications to rely on particular specialisms of experts.

Data protection

Leading junior2

Michael is a thorough and forensic barrister who understands this complex area of law.

Inquests and inquiries

Leading junior5

Michael is an excellent example of how advocacy should be practiced in the Coroner's Court, where all legal representatives should work together to assist the Coroner/Jury in coming to a conclusion. Michael works collaboratively and understands that NHS staff can also be vulnerable as witnesses. He is respectful while also able to get to the bottom of an issue with accurate and insightful questioning.

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