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 KCCall: 1993 Silk: 2013 Head of Chambers 
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                    Tim Horlock KCCall: 1981 Silk: 1997 
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                    Fiona Horlick KCCall: 1992 Silk: 2019 
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                    Iain Simkin KCCall: 1995 Silk: 2023 
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                    Peter SmithCall: 1988 
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                    Fraser LiveseyCall: 1992 
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                    Lisa JudgeCall: 1993 
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                    Rosalind Scott BellCall: 1993 
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                    Adam LodgeCall: 1996 
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                    Elizabeth Dudley-JonesCall: 1997 
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                    Tom GentCall: 1998 
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                    Virginia HaytonCall: 1999 
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                    Joseph HartCall: 2000 
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                    Rosalind Emsley-SmithCall: 2001 
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                    Jonathan LallyCall: 2005 
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                    Michelle BrownCall: 2005 
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                    Harriet TigheCall: 2014 
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                    Colette RentonCall: 2015 
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                    Megan TollittCall: 2018 
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