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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06/07/2026
Jordan Parkinson secures acquittal for 20-year-old accused with 4 counts of domestic violence
The defendant was acquitted of all counts, including ABH, intentional strangulation and common assaults of his ex-partner after a 4-day trial at Newcastle Crown Court. Jordan successfully cross-examined the complainant highlighting the multiple accounts she had given to the police and the court, demonstrating she was not a credible nor reliable witness. The defendant maintains […]
Read More30/06/2026
Calum McNicholas represents defendant acquitted of multiple counts of rape, assault by penetration, strangulation, and voyeurism
Calum McNicholas defended a man being tried on a multi-count RASSO indictment. The trial took place at Newcastle Crown Court, and lasted for 8 days. The Defendant was acquitted of multiple rapes, multiple counts of assault by penetration, multiple counts of strangulation, and voyeurism. Calum’s closing speech was commended by the trial Judge. If you […]
Read More22/06/2026
Mum who caused the death of her son given indefinite hospital order
David Lamb KC prosecuted a woman at Teesside Crown Court last week. The woman was unfit to plead; after a jury found that she had caused the death of her son the judge made a hospital order. You can read the full story here. If you would like to instruct David Lamb KC you can […]
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