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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24/02/2026
Liam O’Brien Secures Conviction of Detective Constable charged with Misconduct in a Public Office
Liam O’Brien was instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service North East’s Complex Case Unit to prosecute an experienced Detective Constable accused of misconduct in a public office. The charges related to inappropriate messages the Defendant sent to a vulnerable fourteen-year-old who had made a historic allegation of rape. The Defendant, then working in the Adult […]
Read More23/02/2026
Sarah Preest provides Family Moot training to University Students
Sarah Preest rolled out some training recently for a Family Moot that is being run at Newcastle University this week. Sarah talked the students through how to approach a case and how to prepare for a Moot. The Speed Moot is being judged on 23 February at the university. The winners will be announced later […]
Read More16/02/2026
With The Law on Our Side: Lady Hale on Why We Must Stand Up For Our Legal System
An article by Jonathan Walker-Kane. The doors of the Royal Courts of Justice swing open and so begins our journey through the legal system with a most distinguished and informative guide, former President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, Lady Hale. At every page turn, this book compels readers to think carefully about […]
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