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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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 […]
Read More13/03/2025
David Lamb KC prosecutes teenage boy found guilty of attempted murder
David Lamb KC led Claire Holmes at a six day trial in Hull to prosecute a teenage boy who has been found guilty of the attempted murder of a 14-year-old girl with a samurai-style sword during a Halloween camping trip. The teenager is due to be sentenced on 4 April. You can read the full […]
Read More12/03/2025
Guilty verdict on 13 counts for care home boss
Anne Richardson successfully prosecuted a care home boss which has resulted in guilty verdicts on all 13 counts. He will be sentenced on 30th April. The Defendant was the care home manager of a care home in South Shields and during his time there he sexually assaulted residents who did not have mental capacity as well […]
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