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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15/06/2026
Tim Donnelly and Christopher McKee shortlisted for Legal 500 Bar Awards 2026
Chambers are delighted to announce that Tim Donnelly and Christopher McKee have been shortlisted in the Junior Family Barrister of the Year category at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2026. This recognition reflects the strength and depth of their work in family law, where both are widely regarded for their expertise in complex and sensitive […]
Read More11/06/2026
When Separate Proceedings Should Not Mean Additional Punishment:
A Note on Totality and R v Riberio by Liam O’Brien Notwithstanding that every effort is made to avoid piecemeal sentencing exercises, most criminal practitioners will occasionally encounter cases in which offences committed during the same period are sentenced at different times. When this does occur, the consequences can be significant. Sometimes the position arises […]
Read More08/06/2026
Congratulations on their amazing achievements
A huge congratulations goes out to Niamh Boothroyd on signing her professional football contract with Sunderland AFC Women and congratulations to Katy for re-signing her contract too. Both Niamh and Katy have been sponsored by Dere Street Barristers in the last few years, and we are super proud of their amazing achievements.
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