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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13/10/2026
Dan Edwards successfully represents Royal College of Midwives in largest ever Group Action
The claims were brought against Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust and concerned historic Entonox leaks on Maternity Wards. For national media coverage see here. To instruct Dan please contact the civil clerks here.
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