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.
Dere Street Barristers a set with a difference!
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Latest News
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11/06/2025
Calum McNicholas defends 24-year-old male acquitted of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm
Calum represented a 24-year-old male in a three-day trial at Teesside Crown Court. The Defendant was a young man of previous good character. The allegation involved the Defendant using a pint glass as a weapon inside a public house. The jury acquitted the Defendant on 11 June 2025. If you would like to instruct Calum […]
Read More10/06/2025
Trial witness statements in the Business & Property Courts.
The spring episode from the ‘The Advocates Lounge’ is brought to you by Thomas Parsons-Munn. Thomas takes us through trial witness statements in the Business & Property Courts. Thomas’ practice encompasses all areas of employment, chancery and commercial, housing, and regulatory, whether undertaken in the County Courts or the High Court. His case load spans the full range […]
Read More05/06/2025
Provincial House opening sparks media interest!
We are extremely proud of the recent opening of Provincial House, our fourth fully staffed Dere Street Barristers premises on the North Eastern Circuit. The opening has gained considerable media interest. You can read all of the coverage here, here and here.
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