News - Dere Street Barristers

19/11/2024

Men Face Life Sentences for Grievous Bodily Harm

Brooke Morrison successfully prosecuted two men over 6 days who were charged with Section 18 (GBH) causing grievous bodily harm with intent when they set fire to a man in York. The men are due to be sentenced in January. The judge said he would consider passing a life sentence on their return. Full media […]

13/11/2024

Defendant Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges After Four-Day Trial in Newcastle.

The defendant faced two allegations of sexual assault, following a four day trial in Newcastle the Jury found the defendant not guilty. The defendant was represented by Katie Spence who was instructed by Haswell solicitors. If you would like to instruct Katie or any of the Criminal Team please contact the clerks here.

13/11/2024

Refurbishment of Dere Street North – Broad Chare Building.

We have had extensive refurbishments taking place this year at our Broad Chare premises and have further works planned for December and early 2025, but we could not wait to show you our reception area and two of our conference rooms. We hope you will agree the works so far look amazing and we look […]

07/11/2024

2024 ‘Not the Jordans’ Financial Remedies Day Conference.

Many thanks to all of the attendees and speakers at the annual Newcastle ‘Not the Jordans’ Financial Remedies Day Conference, which took place yesterday Wednesday 6th November at the All Saints Church in Newcastle. District Judge Nichola Shaw (retired) took charge of the opening address and introduced a great line up of speakers throughout the […]

06/11/2024

Katie Spence secures a suspended sentence.

The defendant pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. At the sentencing hearing, despite the Judge concluding that the starting point for her offending was 4.5 years, Katie was able to persuade him that in light of her personal mitigation a suspended sentence could be imposed. Katie joined Dere Street following […]

04/11/2024

Welcome back Emma

Emma has rejoined Chambers today. Emma was called in 2004 and practises in all areas of Family Law including Public and Private Law and Financial Remedies. If you would like to instruct Emma please contact her clerks here.

04/11/2024

Katie Spence represents client charged with section 18 wounding with intent.

Katie Spence was instructed to represent a client charged with section 18 wounding with intent. On the day of trial the Crown prosecution service applied for an adjournment to serve a witness summons. Katie successfully opposed this application on the basis that it was the day of trial and this delay was contrary to the […]

01/11/2024

Halloween visit to Durham University

Members of Chambers, led by John Elvidge KC, were pleased to accept an invitation to speak at the Lindisfarne Centre, St Aidan’s College, Durham on the subject of a career at the Bar in Dere Street. Durham alumnus, Grace Atkinson, together with Thomas Parsons-Munn, Calum McNicholas and Jordan Parkinson gave interesting and informative talks about […]

29/10/2024

David Mason

(1948 – 2024) Members of Chambers and staff were saddened to learn of the death of our friend and colleague David Mason last weekend after a period of illness. David had a very long and successful life in the law. After completing a law degree at Nottingham University in 1970. He completed his solicitors’ finals […]