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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20/08/2025
Criminal Pupil Laura Peto successfully prosecutes prolific shoplifter
Criminal Pupil Laura Peto successfully prosecuted in a sentence last week resulting in a 21 month custodial sentence and Criminal Behaviour Order for a prolific shoplifter. The offender had gone on a spree of offending and has been committed for sentence for five offences: affray, possession of an offensive weapon, burglary, thefts, and criminal damage. […]
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Christine Harmer
Members of Chambers and staff were saddened to learn of the death of our dear retired colleague Christine Harmer who died peacefully at home. Christine was called to the Bar in 1973. She has rightly been described as a trailblazer for women and was one of the first female barristers in the North East to […]
Read More18/08/2025
Jordan Parkinson secures acquittal for partner and father charged with ABH
Jordan Parkinson recently represented a man at Teesside Crown Court alleged to have assaulted his elderly estranged uncle. After cross examining the Complainant, Jordan argued that the Defendant was acting in self-defence, in response to the Complainant’s physical aggression towards him. The jury acquitted the Defendant after 30 minutes of deliberation. If you would like […]
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