Deka Chambers is a ‘great set with a good range of counsel,’ and an ’excellently run set.’ Laura Johnson KC successfully defended the force in Transport Arendonk BVBA v Essex Police, a claim for damages by a haulage company after its lorry’s contents were stolen after the vehicle was left overnight in a layby, its driver having been arrested for drink-driving. Edwin Buckett represented a Civil Service Support Officer, who suffered psychiatric injury after processing extreme child abuse material as evidence for the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, in a claim against the National Crime Agency, while Lisa Dobie represented Thames Valley Police in claims found to be totally without merit brought by a convicted rapist acting as a litigant in person, obtaining a civil restraint order against the claimant.
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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.
‘Andrew’s attention to detail is second-to-none. He picks up complex cases with relative ease and quickly understands all the issues. His advice throughout is simple, sound and clearly reasoned. His advocacy at court is fantastic and a joy to watch.’
2022 Silks
‘Fights tough cases with passion and great skill but always with a bit of humour.’
2024 Silks
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.
'Geoffrey has a calm manner, superb knowledge of the law and regulations to be able to rebut defense. Unflappable.'
'Lisa is a rising star. She has a calm and confidence-inspiring approach, and successfully extracts the details and nuances of a case.'
3'A calm and thoughtful advocate who brings clarity of thought, sensible analysis and judgement to cases. Impressive on his feet. Sensitive and empathetic with clients.'
3'Ian provides very clear advice; he is a no-nonsense and practice advocate.'
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.
'Geoffrey has a calm manner, superb knowledge of the law and regulations to be able to rebut defense. Unflappable.'
'Lisa is a rising star. She has a calm and confidence-inspiring approach, and successfully extracts the details and nuances of a case.'
3'A calm and thoughtful advocate who brings clarity of thought, sensible analysis and judgement to cases. Impressive on his feet. Sensitive and empathetic with clients.'
3'Ian provides very clear advice; he is a no-nonsense and practice advocate.'
