Tim Parker KC
‘Tim is extremely good with clients, making them feel at ease in highly charged situations, while he methodically unpicks the evidence and legal issues.’
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.
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- 'Jaime Brooks is fantastic.'
- 'Louis Candy and Abigail Clark are very helpful.'
- 'The clerks' room is approachable. Jaime Brooks is the go-to clerk to find counsel and goes above and beyond to help when there is an issue or a clash.'
- 'The clerks are efficient and very helpful. Louis Candy and Abigail Clark are very professional and quick to respond.'
- 'Deka Chambers is a very strong set for care proceedings, particularly more complex cases.'
- 'Deka Chambers is a reputed family law set.'
- 'Deka Chambers is a go-to set for childcare cases.'
- 'Deka Chambers has a very good family team, all solid and high calibre.'
Lawyers
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
2024 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Edward Lamb KC
‘Edward is an excellent children’s law barrister, particularly with cases involving international elements. A strong advocate who is well-prepared in his cross-examination.’
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Tabitha Barran
‘Tabitha is a calm advocate who never inflames difficult situations.'
Thomas Jones
‘Thomas is very well prepared and has comprehensive legal knowledge.’
John Schmitt
‘John is a safe pair of hands. He is a good choice for a case with complex medical evidence.’
Oliver Millington
‘Oliver has thorough knowledge of family law and an exceptional ability to handle the most complex and sensitive cases. A junior renowned for his compassionate advocacy.’
Tara Vindis
preparation and attention to detail is exceptional.'
Kate Lamont
‘Kate is extremely thorough, insightful, and always prepared.'
Laura Bumpus
‘Laura is an experienced advocate who manages complex matters with ease.’
Max Melsa
‘Max is a capable advocate. He focuses on the central issues in a case and is very good at predicting how a judge will view those issues.’