Fraser Chambers Cases
Coroner agrees to open inquests into deaths of two mothers
Dr Anton van Dellen is instructed by the mothers of Kim Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy who gave birth by Caesarean section weeks apart at different hospitals that are part of the East Kent NHS Trust in 2018. In 2019, the Coroner wrote to the two families to say that [...]
Defamation claim against landlord
Dr Anton van Dellen represented a tenant who is bringing a defamation claim against his landlord and another individual. The Claimant claims that defamatory statements were made about him to his electricity provider. The hearing in the High Court granted the Claimant’s application for a claim for an injunction [...]
Ricky Waumsley calls on Cressida Dick to resign
An inquest jury has concluded that Metropolitan Police mistakes probably contributed to the deaths of victims of a serial killer, including Daniel Whitworth. Daniel's partner, Ricky, has called for Cressida Dick to resign. Officers missed repeated opportunities to catch the killer, who is serving a whole-life sentence for the murders [...]
Hearing in TV broadcast defamation proceedings
Dr Anton van Dellen represented a TV broadcasting company who is being sued for defamation by a prominent political figure. In the hearing in the High Court, the Judge ordered that a preliminary trial on meaning be heard on paper only, with sequential written submissions. Anton drew the Judge's [...]
Private prosecution by Thames Water
Dr Anton van Dellen represented the Defendants who were being privately prosecuted by Thames Water for obstructing drains. Following mitigation, the Judge agreed with Anton's submission that a band 3 fine was appropriate. No custodial sentence was imposed. Anton was instructed by Ennon and Co Solicitors. [...]
Judicial Review of Coroner about expert evidence
Dr Anton van Dellen represented the husband of a wife who died following a Sub-Arachnoid Haemorrhage at a young age. At a hearing before Mrs Justice Whipple in the High Court, Anton submitted that the Coroner had unlawfully failed to record how the deceased came by her death in box [...]