Why Choose Dere Street
We are a thriving multi-disciplinary set of approximately 100 barristers including Silks and Junior Counsel.
We offer specialist advocacy, advisory and drafting expertise at every level of seniority.
We are committed to delivering high quality legal services locally and nationally.
Our dedicated and experienced civil, criminal and family clerking teams make the process of instructing us simple with a straight-forward, user-friendly, approach to ensure that clients receive the standard of service they require.
We have modern conference facilities at our staffed premises in Newcastle, Middlesbrough and York.
In the increasingly competitive market for legal services, Dere Street stands out as one of the leading barristers’ chambers in the country with many members of Chambers ranked in the major legal directories.
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Latest News
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27/10/2025
Court of Appeal quashes sentence of immediate imprisonment
Calum McNicholas represented a 22-year-old who pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences. The Defendant was given an immediate custodial sentence. Calum successfully argued that the Crown Court erred in its application of the suspended sentence guidelines. Following submissions, the Court of Appeal replaced the immediate imprisonment with a suspended sentence. They also agreed with Calum’s […]
Read More25/10/2025
HHJ Susan Boothroyd
Everyone at Dere Street joins in warmly congratulating our former colleague Susan Boothroyd upon her elevation to the Circuit Bench. The appointment was announced on the judiciary website on 24th October, The King has appointed Susan Boothroyd to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy MP, and […]
Read More24/10/2025
Sexual Risk Orders
This Autumn’s podcast is brought to you by Michael Cahill who takes us through sexual risk orders. Michael prides himself on being a common law lawyer and accepting work across multiple disciplines. Michael believes that his knowledge across practice areas is often invaluable in providing informed advice for his clients. You can watch the episode […]
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