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!

 

All members of Chambers (barristers) are regulated by the

Bar Standards Board

Latest News

Keep up to date with all the latest news from Dere Street Barristers.

16/04/2026

Financial Remedies North all day conference – limited places available, secure your place now!

08:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday, 6th May 2026Merchant Taylors’ Hall, Aldwark, York YO1 7BX£95.005 CPD Hr(s) We’re excited to announce the return of Financial Remedies North (formerly Not the Jordans) Day Conference! Join fellow professionals from across the region for an updated and engaging programme, featuring top experts in financial remedies.   Register for up to four […]

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13/04/2026

Jennifer Coxon secures acquittal

Jennifer Coxon was instructed by DJMS solicitors to represent a male defendant accused of affray and taking possession of an offensive weapon. The defendant stated he acted in self defence and after a 3 day trial at Durham Crown Court, the defendant was acquitted of the charges. To instruct Jennifer please contact the Criminal Clerks […]

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30/03/2026

Stepping into their second six!

As you will have seen from our previous news threads, each week leading up to their start we introduced our 5 new pupils to you all, Lidia Beqiraj, Lydia Gibson, Samantha Herman Amelia Taylor and Robert White. Today is the day Lidia, Amelia, Lydia and Robert step into their second six in Chambers, Lidia Bequiraj, […]

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