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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18/02/2025
Staff vacancy – Aged Debt Clerk/Administrative Assistant
We are recruiting for an aged debt clerk/administrative assistant. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Aged Debt Clerk / Administrative Assistant to join our team. In this position you will play a crucial role to assist in the smooth operation of our office. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth and […]
Read More03/02/2025
Robert Newcombe and Penny Hall secure unanimous acquittal in complex pension investment fraud trial.
After a complex conspiracy to defraud trial lasting nearly 9 months, Robert Newcombe leading Penny Hall both of Dere Street Barristers, secured the unanimous acquittal of their businessman client. It is thought to be the longest trial to have taken place in the Crown Court at Newcastle upon Tyne. The allegation revolved around an occupational […]
Read More29/01/2025
Richard Herrmann successfully prosecutes anaesthetist nurse convicted of attempted murder.
Richard Herrmann successfully prosecuted Darren Harris who was yesterday convicted of attempted murder following a trial at Leeds Crown Court. Mr. Harris, a specialist anaesthetist nurse with over 25 years’ experience, worked at the James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. Harris stole a muscle paralysing drug from the hospital which he used to inject into […]
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