News - Dere Street Barristers

22/04/2026

Rachael Landin and John Hatton visit York St John University – 14 April 2026

Rachael Landin and John Hatton gladly accepted an invitation from Gurojosh Roth, lecturer in law, and solicitor and supervisor at York St John Law Clinic, to deliver lectures on life at the Bar to second year law students. Rachael and John provided students with details of their respective journeys to the Bar, as well as what to […]

20/04/2026

Dere Street Barristers Financial Remedies Team host Jazz Evening in York

The Financial Remedies Team at Dere Street Barristers would like to thank all of our guests for joining them at an evening of Jazz and street food at the Merchant Adventurers Hall in York. The wonderful evening’s entertainment was provided by the highly talented and much sought after jazz musicians, Tim Boniface and James Pearson […]

17/04/2026

Nursery worker, director and company sentenced following death of toddler

Noah Sibanda, aged 14 months, died after being suffocated while nursery staff tried to make him fall asleep. Upon their guilty pleas – The case was prosecuted by John Elvidge KC and Daniel Cordey instructed by CPS Special Crime Division. For further details of this case see Press Release, CPS, West Midlands

16/04/2026

Financial Remedies North all day conference – limited places available, secure your place now!

08:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday, 6th May 2026Merchant Taylors’ Hall, Aldwark, York YO1 7BX£95.005 CPD Hr(s) We’re excited to announce the return of Financial Remedies North (formerly Not the Jordans) Day Conference! Join fellow professionals from across the region for an updated and engaging programme, featuring top experts in financial remedies. Register for up to four […]

13/04/2026

Jennifer Coxon secures acquittal

Jennifer Coxon was instructed by DJMS solicitors to represent a male defendant accused of affray and taking possession of an offensive weapon. The defendant stated he acted in self defence and after a 3 day trial at Durham Crown Court, the defendant was acquitted of the charges. To instruct Jennifer please contact the Criminal Clerks […]

30/03/2026

Stepping into their second six!

As you will have seen from our previous news threads, each week leading up to their start we introduced our 5 new pupils to you all, Lidia Beqiraj, Lydia Gibson, Samantha Herman Amelia Taylor and Robert White. Today is the day Lidia, Amelia, Lydia and Robert step into their second six in Chambers, Lidia Bequiraj, […]

27/03/2026

Samantha Herman secures tenancy after 6 month pupillage

On 29th September 2025 we introduced you to a new specialist family law pupil, Sam Herman. As a former solicitor, Sam undertook a reduced 6 month pupillage consisting of 3 months none practising and 3 months practising. Everyone at Dere Street would like to congratulate Sam on completing her pupillage today and securing tenancy within Chambers […]

25/03/2026

Rachael Landin secures acquittal

Rachael was instructed by Neil Taylor of Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors to represent a young male accused of multiple rapes, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, controlling and coercive behaviour, non-fatal strangulation, and stalking. The defendant admitted the offence contrary to the Protection from Harassment Act 1977, but denied all other charges. After a 4-day […]

12/03/2026

Jane Waugh secures the conviction of two rapists

In a recent 7 day trial, Jane Waugh successfully prosecuted two men at Newcastle Crown Court, both were found guilty of offences including the rape of a teenage girl. The men were convicted and sentenced, one to 12 years and the other to 10 years. Full coverage can be found here. If you would like […]