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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Latest News
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13/05/2026
Liam O’Brien Secures Acquittal of Autistic Defendant Accused of Serious Sexual Offences
Liam O’Brien recently secured the acquittal of a young defendant charged with three counts of rape and one count of controlling or coercive behaviour following a trial at the Crown Court. The allegations related to events said to have occurred when the defendant was 15 years old. The case involved significant and complex issues concerning […]
Read More07/05/2026
2026 Financial Remedies North Conference
Many thanks to all the attendees and speakers who joined us for The Financial Remedies North conference, which took place yesterday Wednesday 6th May at The Merchant Taylors’ Hall, Aldwark, York. Former Deputy High Court Judge, David Salter, took charge of the opening address and introduced a great line up of speakers throughout the day, […]
Read More27/04/2026
Congratulations to our three new Recorders
Dere Street Barristers are delighted to announce that Elizabeth Lugg, Tim Donnelly and Victoria Hajba-Ward have all been appointed as Recorders to sit in Family on the North Eastern Circuit. The appointments have been made by His Majesty The King on the advice of the Lord Chancellor and the Lady Chief Justice of England and […]
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