Two London chambers have merged to create what they say is one of the biggest common law sets in the country whose name breaks with convention. The sets, 9 Gough Chambers and 1 Chancery Lane this week became ‘Deka Chambers’.

In its first announcement, the merged set said: ‘"Deka" is Greek for the number 10 (9+1) and reflects the coming together of a wealth of expertise from the two legacy sets’ Deka Chambers said in its first announcement. ‘The decision to break with convention, with most sets being named after their location, demonstrates the ambition of Deka Chambers as a forward thinking, inclusive and modern organisation, created to meet the changing needs of the legal market.’

Jacob Levy KC, joint head of chambers, said the two chambers embraced a 'rare opportunity' to create something new, increase choice of services for clients, and become more efficient, inclusive and collaborative.

Simon Readhead KC, joint head of chambers, said: 'We believe that Deka Chambers has an exciting future, focused on understanding and responding to the needs of all our clients in a fast-changing market for legal services.'

Members and staff from 1 Chancery Lane have moved into 9 Gough Chambers’ premises in 5 Norwich Street. The merged set has over 110 barristers, including 14 silks. The Gazette was told that all staff from both chambers have joined Deka and there have been no redundancies.

Deka’s specialisms range from clinical negligence and healthcare to police law, public sector and human rights, and travel and cross border claims.

 

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