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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06/11/2024
Katie Spence secures a suspended sentence.
The defendant pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. At the sentencing hearing, despite the Judge concluding that the starting point for her offending was 4.5 years, Katie was able to persuade him that in light of her personal mitigation a suspended sentence could be imposed. Katie joined Dere Street following […]
Read More04/11/2024
Welcome back Emma
Emma has rejoined Chambers today. Emma was called in 2004 and practises in all areas of Family Law including Public and Private Law and Financial Remedies. If you would like to instruct Emma please contact her clerks here.
Read More04/11/2024
Katie Spence represents client charged with section 18 wounding with intent.
Katie Spence was instructed to represent a client charged with section 18 wounding with intent. On the day of trial the Crown prosecution service applied for an adjournment to serve a witness summons. Katie successfully opposed this application on the basis that it was the day of trial and this delay was contrary to the […]
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