“Dere Street Barristers is a first rate organisation,

offering outstanding service”

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.

26/07/2024

Hannah Scott

We are pleased to announce that Hannah Scott joins us from Trinity Chambers (Chelmsford) on 29th July, relocating to her native North East. Hannah specialises in all areas of family law, with a particular emphasis on Private Children and Financial Remedies cases. John Elvidge KC said, “We are delighted that Hannah has chosen to join […]

23/07/2024

Newcastle killer jailed for life for stabbing Bradley Tams to death in revenge attack

David Lamb KC successfully prosecuted a man from Newcastle who has been jailed for life following the fatal stabbing of Bradley Tams in December of last year. Gavin Train will serve a minimum term of 21 years. To read the full media coverage please click here. If you would like to instuct David or any of […]

22/07/2024

Dere Street presents mini pupillage prize to Law Graduate at Teesside University.

Congratulations to graduate Holly Wharton who was presented with a prize of a week’s mini pupillage for the highest mark in the Litigation and Advocacy Module at Teesside University. Helen Scourfield was delighted to attend the prize giving and present the award, which took place on graduation day. Dere Street are proud to be supporting […]

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