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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22/09/2026
Laura Peto secures conviction for man driving with a knife on a public road
After a three-day trial at Newcastle Crown Court, the jury delivered a unanimous guilty verdict in respect of a defendant who was alleged to have been driving late at night with a kitchen knife in his vehicle. He disputed the allegation, claiming that he never had the knife in his car and he instead placed […]
Read More21/09/2026
Pupil Deck
As we conclude our introduction of this year’s pupils, we are delighted to introduce Jennifer Crawford, our family law pupil. Jennifer joins chambers, under the supervision of Lindsay Webster, with valuable experience from the Family Court system and private practice, alongside an excellent academic record and a strong commitment to advocacy. We look forward to […]
Read More14/09/2026
Anne Richardson successfully prosecutes ex-teaching assistant
Anne Richardson recently successfully prosecuted an ex-teaching assistant charged with sexually assaulting a number of schoolboys in the 1990’s. Philip Watson was convicted after trial and was sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court to seven years in prison. For media coverage please click here and here. If you would like to instruct Anne you can contact the […]
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