Deka Chambers boasts ‘a range of excellent barristers specialising in public law proceedings’, a notable strength of the set; it is also home to practitioners who are active in private law proceedings and cases surrounding international issues and assisted reproduction. Specialist family law silk Tim Parker KC undertakes complex child protection cases, as well as high-value private children law matters. Edward Lamb KC is notable for his expertise in Hague Convention proceedings. Tabitha Barran handles both public and private law matters in the children arena, while John Schmitt has a strong grounding in cases surrounding injuries to children and often appears in the High Court.
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  • 'Jaime Brooks and Abigail Clark work brilliantly on ensuring a great service is provided. Abi is responsive, personable and a pleasure to work with.'
  • 'The clerks are excellent. They are helpful and responsive, with a problem solving approach in the event of any difficulty. Jaime Brooks stands out.'
  • 'The clerks are very helpful and efficient.'
  • 'Deka are an excellent and competent set. They have good availability of counsel from the senior to junior end.'
  • 'The chambers as a whole is excellent. The clerks are helpful and efficient.'
  • 'Deka Chambers have a range of excellent barristers.'

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