Ms Tabitha Barran > Deka Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

Deka Chambers
3-5 Norwich Street
London
EC4A 1DR
England
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Position

Tabitha was called to the Bar in 1998 and since that date has developed a thriving practice in the area of family law, focussing in particular on child law; both public and private law cases. Tabitha is a fearless yet sensible advocate and is always energetic, willing and committed on behalf of her client. She always establishes an easy rapport with those she represents, whilst showing a drive and determination to do the best on behalf of her clients. In Public Child Law cases, Tabitha’s practice concentrates on care proceedings, many of her cases involving allegations of non-accidental injury and sexual abuse. She also appears in cases involving adoption, and placement of children overseas. Tabitha is keen to develop her practice in Court of Protection work. Since 1999, Tabitha has been a volunteer advisor on family law at legal advice centres in London.

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Family: children and domestic abuse

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3

Tabitha Barran Deka Chambers ‘Tabitha is a calm advocate who never inflames difficult situations.’

Deka Chambers‘ family law team is renowned for having a ‘wealth of knowledge and expertise in complex and sensitive child law cases‘. Tim Parker KC has established strength in handling public child law matters, and often advises on complex cases involving sexual abuse, serious injuries and deaths. Among the juniors, Tabitha Barran is ‘an excellent barrister who excels in complex cases due to her thorough case preparation‘; she is adept at handling cases involving adoption, international child abduction and allegations of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. In a boost to chambers, Edward Lamb KC took silk in March 2024.