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.’

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