News - Dere Street Barristers

24/03/2025

York and North Yorkshire Family Justice Board Conference

Dere Street was delighted again to sponsor this years York and North Yorkshire annual Family Justice Board conference, which took place at the Milner Hotel in York on Friday 21st March . The event was a huge success with over 120 attendees, including solicitors, barristers, magistrates, social workers, managers, CAFCASS, LA Legal Teams and volunteer […]

13/03/2025

David Lamb KC prosecutes teenage boy found guilty of attempted murder

David Lamb KC led Claire Holmes at a six day trial in Hull to prosecute a teenage boy who has been found guilty of the attempted murder of a 14-year-old girl with a samurai-style sword during a Halloween camping trip. The teenager is due to be sentenced on 4 April. You can read the full […]

12/03/2025

Guilty verdict on 13 counts for care home boss

Anne Richardson successfully prosecuted a care home boss which has resulted in guilty verdicts on all 13 counts. He will be sentenced on 30th April. The Defendant was the care home manager of a care home in South Shields and during his time there he sexually assaulted residents who did not have mental capacity as well […]

12/03/2025

Robber jailed after targeting Gateshead disabled man in his own home

Rachel Kelly recently prosecuted a man who was found guilty of robbery. The Defendant from Dunston, who was accused of robbing a vulnerable man with serious health conditions in his own home, was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment and 4 years extended license period. You can read full media coverage here and here. Rachel secured […]

27/02/2025

Post Adoption Proceedings -Contact Orders

Stephen Thornton brings us the next episode from ‘The Advocates Lounge’. Stephen guides us through the Public Law working group’s recent papers (2024) on Adoption, concentrating on post adoption proceedings contact orders. You can view this and other podcasts here

25/02/2025

James Robinson successfully defends double decker bus driver

James Robinson successfully defended a double decker bus driver alleged to have driven negligently when a passenger in his 70’s fell from the top of the bus down the stairs sustaining serious injury. The passenger had decided upon a sight seeing trip around London and shortly after boarding the bus with his rucksack and bags fell […]

18/02/2025

Staff vacancy – Aged Debt Clerk/Administrative Assistant

We are recruiting for an aged debt clerk/administrative assistant. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Aged Debt Clerk / Administrative Assistant to join our team. In this position you will play a crucial role to assist in the smooth operation of our office. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth and […]

03/02/2025

Robert Newcombe and Penny Hall secure unanimous acquittal in complex pension investment fraud trial.

After a complex conspiracy to defraud trial lasting nearly 9 months, Robert Newcombe leading Penny Hall both of Dere Street Barristers, secured the unanimous acquittal of their businessman client. It is thought to be the longest trial to have taken place in the Crown Court at Newcastle upon Tyne. The allegation revolved around an occupational […]

29/01/2025

Richard Herrmann successfully prosecutes anaesthetist nurse convicted of attempted murder.

Richard Herrmann successfully prosecuted Darren Harris who was yesterday convicted of attempted murder following a trial at Leeds Crown Court. Mr. Harris, a specialist anaesthetist nurse with over 25 years’ experience, worked at the James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. Harris stole a muscle paralysing drug from the hospital which he used to inject into […]