Deka Chambers

Roderick Abbott has developed and maintained a deliberately broad practice within Chambers’ key areas of specialisation.

Roderick acts for several police forces across the whole range of civil claims, including false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, assault and battery, and human rights claims. He also advises and represents forces in police disciplinary matters.

Roderick was recently seconded to the Metropolitan Police legal team working on the Undercover Policing Inquiry. He has also worked in-house on secondment to Thames Valley Police.

Roderick acts for Claimants and Defendants across the full range of personal injury work. He has particular expertise in defending claims which are alleged to be fraudulent or fundamentally dishonest.

Roderick has extensive experience of defending against fraudulent claims. He can advise on pleading points (including whether the evidence is strong enough to advance allegations of fraud) and on the many tactical questions which it is important to get right to maximise the chances of exposing fraudulent claims. A significant amount of Roderick’s practice involves trial advocacy in fraudulent claims, and he brings to bear a wealth of experience in cross-examining fraudulent claimants which is invaluable in getting the right result for defendants.

Brasenose College, Oxford: BA Modern History (First Class Honours). BPP Law School, London: GDL (Outstanding); BVC (Very Competent).