Fire Safety Law
Deans Court Chambers offers specialist expertise in fire law, providing comprehensive legal support across a range of fire-related disputes.
- Our Areas of Expertise
- Criminal Regulatory
- Fire Safety Law
At Deans Court, our barristers are at the forefront of fire safety litigation, advising on complex claims involving building regulations, fire safety compliance, and liability disputes.
We act for a range of clients across the spectrum of fire litigation, we primarily act for Fire Services and local and central Government. We also regularly receive instructions from private clients, ensuring robust representation in criminal proceedings, regulatory matters and inquiries.
Our team has extensive experience in high-profile fire cases, including claims related to cladding defects, fire risk assessments, and professional negligence.
We frequently advise on potential criminal liabilities, regulatory matters and health & safety prosecutions connected to arson and other fire-related risk. We have a wealth of experience in acting in inquests and inquiries.
With a strong presence in courts and tribunals across England and Wales, Deans Court Chambers is committed to delivering strategic, effective advocacy in fire law matters. Whether advising on fire safety regulations or public inquiries, our barristers provide expert guidance tailored to each client’s needs.
Our Fire Safety Law team
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Michael Hayton KC
Call: 1993 Silk: 2013
Head of Chambers
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Tim Horlock KC
Call: 1981 Silk: 1997
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Fiona Horlick KC
Call: 1992 Silk: 2019
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Iain Simkin KC
Call: 1995 Silk: 2023
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Peter Smith
Call: 1988
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Fraser Livesey
Call: 1992
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Lisa Judge
Call: 1993
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Rosalind Scott Bell
Call: 1993
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Adam Lodge
Call: 1996
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Elizabeth Dudley-Jones
Call: 1997
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Tom Gent
Call: 1998
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Virginia Hayton
Call: 1999
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Joseph Hart
Call: 2000
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Rosalind Emsley-Smith
Call: 2001
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Jonathan Lally
Call: 2005
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Michelle Brown
Call: 2005
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Harriet Tighe
Call: 2014
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Colette Renton
Call: 2015
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Megan Tollitt
Call: 2018
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