John Ross KC
Deka Chambers ‘He is completely in control when he is in court. Nothing fazes him and his advocacy is smooth, authoritative, and utterly persuasive.’
Deka Chambers has experience handling a range of professional liability matters, including claims against insurance brokers, solicitors, surveyors, and accountants. With his expertise in the construction sector, Saleem Khalid is acting for a housing association in a claim involving property defects. Described as a ‘formidable advocate’, Francesca O’Neill appeared in the case of Bijlani v Browne Jacobson, The Medical Protection Society & Ors, in which she was successful in getting the negligence claim against a firm of solicitors struck out.
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- ‘They have an increasing expertise in professional negligence work.’
- ‘They are a great set with a good depth of talent.’
- ‘Deka is an excellent chambers and its barristers are very generous with their time.’
- ‘The clerks room is of the highest quality. Clark Chessis, David Barrow, and Jamie Moylan stand out as shining stars.’
- ‘The clerks room is second to none. Deka is of the highest quality in terms of customer service, organisation, diary handling, and the general day to day management of chambers.’
- ‘David Barrow is amazing. He is so calm and efficient. The same applies to Clark Chessis. They are both so approachable and understand what their clients want.’
- ‘The clerks are friendly and responsive.’
- ‘The service is exceptional. Nothing is ever too much trouble. An excellent chambers.’
Silks
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 Warnock KC
Deka Chambers ‘Andrew is an exceptional advocate. He has very sound judgement. He is extremely thorough and hardworking.’
Juniors
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.
Saleem Khalid
Deka Chambers ‘Saleem is always willing to go the extra mile. He is very responsive and extremely commercial. He is very effective in mediations.’
Francesca O’Neill
Deka Chambers ‘Francesca is a formidable advocate. She can deal with any curve ball thrown at her with confidence. She is a joy to work with. She is approachable and reassuring with clients.’
Andrew Spencer
Deka Chambers ‘He is extremely knowledgeable about professional indemnity claims. His advice is direct, detailed, and sound. As a person, he is very approachable and has a lovely way about him.’