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.

 

 

 

Our areas of expertise

 

Providing the highest quality service in a friendly, approachable and results-focused manner.

Dere Street Barristers a set with a difference!

 

All members of Chambers (barristers) are regulated by the

Bar Standards Board

Latest News

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31/03/2025

Haris Simpson (1990 – 2025)

Everyone in Chambers has been shocked to learn this past weekend of the death of Haris Simpson whilst he was enjoying a holiday abroad.  Haris was a very dear colleague who was held in great affection and respect by all who knew him in the legal profession and through his previous work in Local Authority […]

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26/03/2025

Specialist Pupils’ secondment to the CPS

As part of their specialist criminal pupillage within Chambers, Jillian and Laura undertook a short secondment to the CPS to enable them to have a direct insight into the role of the CPS in respect of both Magistrates and Crown Court work.  During their secondment they spent time in the Magistrates Court including the Youth […]

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24/03/2025

York and North Yorkshire Family Justice Board Conference

Dere Street was delighted again to sponsor this years York and North Yorkshire annual Family Justice Board conference, which took place at the Milner Hotel in York on Friday 21st March . The event was a huge success with over 120 attendees, including solicitors, barristers, magistrates, social workers, managers, CAFCASS, LA Legal Teams and volunteer […]

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