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Deka Chambers

Motor Insurance Fraud

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Deka Chambers

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Motor Insurance Fraud - All Circuits

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Deka Chambers has particular expertise representing insurers in personal injury cases with motor fraud elements and has a track record of success proving fundamental dishonesty. Members are experienced in tackling matters stemming from staged accidents and low-speed impacts. The set is also capable of handling cases of complex credit hire fraud and fraud rings. Recent instructions include representing the defendant in Petrovic v Sunyara & Esure Insurance, where an injury claim was found to be fundamentally dishonest. A commentator says that "Deka Chambers is very good on complex cases."

Michael Goodridge is the director of clerking.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Ella Davis
    Band 2Ella Davis

    Ella Davis

    Ella Davis enjoys a solid reputation for her adept handling of fraudulent and exaggerated personal injury claims. Her advocacy consistently achieves findings of fundamental dishonesty and awarding of costs against both claimants and solicitors.

    • Ella is excellent.

      Motor Insurance Fraud respondentUK Bar
    • She is a strong barrister, who is well versed in the authorities that overlap with this area.

      Motor Insurance Fraud respondentUK Bar
    • Ella Davis is very thorough.

      Motor Insurance Fraud respondentUK Bar
  • Band 2Roger André
    Band 2Roger André

    Roger André

    Roger André is well regarded for his ability to handle fast and multi-track claims. He acts for the defendant in cases involving opportunistic and staged fraud and has achieved numerous fundamental dishonesty findings.

    • He is strong as an advocate in court.

      Motor Insurance Fraud respondentUK Bar
    • Roger is popular with solicitors.

      Motor Insurance Fraud respondentUK Bar
  • Band 2Simon Trigger
    Band 2Simon Trigger

    Simon Trigger

    Simon Trigger maintains a busy motor fraud practice which sees him handle dishonest claims relating to ghost passengers, staged and induced accidents, fraud rings and exaggerated injury. He is a popular choice among defendant insurers, particularly in view of his impressive track record of achieving fundamental dishonesty findings.

    • He is very strong all round.

      Motor Insurance Fraud respondentUK Bar
    • Simon has a good reputation.

      Motor Insurance Fraud respondentUK Bar

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