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.
Our areas of expertise
Providing the highest quality service in a friendly, approachable and results-focused manner.
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Latest News
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09/10/2024
Dan Edwards concludes multi million pound PI claim.
Case Details: Significant brain injury sustained on a construction site. The Claimant, who was represented by both Leading and Junior Counsel, had served a Schedule totalling nearly £7m. The claim raised numerous complex issues concerning Periodic and Provisional Payments, Rehabilitation, Relationship Breakdown, Accommodation and Neuropsychological Treatment. Dan Edwards, representing the Defendant, compromised the claim for […]
Read More07/10/2024
Northumberland predator jailed for 11 years after pleading guilty.
Anne Richardson recently prosecuted a man who has been jailed for 11 years following a sex attack on a vulnerable woman with learning difficulties. Full media coverage of this story can be found here. If you would like to instruct Anne Richardson or any of the Criminal Team you can contact one of the clerks […]
Read More02/10/2024
Dere Street ranked in the Legal 500 2025 across several disciplines
Criminal Law At Dere Street Barristers, the ‘very thorough and keen’ team continues to handle a high volume of serious criminal cases, and the set reports an uptick in instructions concerning serious sexual offences. Richard Herrmann, who is ‘extremely attentive to detail’, heads up the group and has expertise in defending and prosecuting in cases involving large-scale […]
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