News - Dere Street Barristers

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 […]

09/03/2026

Ben Nolan KC

The retirement of a true Circuit Heavyweight Having graced the Bar for almost 55 years Ben Nolan KC has decided to retire, quietly. Ben’s natural modesty belies his stellar career as a junior and then in Silk. He has been a Recorder, Deputy High Court Judge and is a Master of the Bench at Middle […]

26/02/2026

Financial Remedies Presentation Update

Eleanor Irons, Emma Gough and Zack Fixter, along with Amelia Taylor and Crispin Oliver were delighted to present recent developments in Financial Remedies to West and North Yorkshire Resolution today. The talk took place at the Guildhall in York. A huge thank you goes out to all who attended.

26/02/2026

Financial Remedies North presents Leadership, Legacy and Law with a Distinguished Keynote by Lady Brenda Hale

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 delegates here or reach out to us here for more details. 08:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday, 6th May […]

25/02/2026

Rachel Kelly Secures Acquittal

Rachel Kelly was instructed by Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors to represent a man of good character accused of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The trial was heard over three days and on the third day, after just 45 minutes of deliberations, the jury returned a unanimous not guilty verdict. To instruct Rachel or any […]

24/02/2026

Liam O’Brien Secures Conviction of Detective Constable charged with Misconduct in a Public Office

Liam O’Brien was instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service North East’s Complex Case Unit to prosecute an experienced Detective Constable accused of misconduct in a public office. The charges related to inappropriate messages the Defendant sent to a vulnerable fourteen-year-old who had made a historic allegation of rape. The Defendant, then working in the Adult […]

23/02/2026

Sarah Preest provides Family Moot training to University Students

Sarah Preest rolled out some training recently for a Family Moot that is being run at Newcastle University this week. Sarah talked the students through how to approach a case and how to prepare for a Moot. The Speed Moot is being judged on 23 February at the university. The winners will be announced later […]

16/02/2026

With The Law on Our Side: Lady Hale on Why We Must Stand Up For Our Legal System

An article by Jonathan Walker-Kane. The doors of the Royal Courts of Justice swing open and so begins our journey through the legal system with a most distinguished and informative guide, former President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, Lady Hale. At every page turn, this book compels readers to think carefully about […]

02/02/2026

We are hiring!

We are a thriving multi-disciplinary set of approximately 100 barristers including Silks and Junior Counsel who offer specialist advocacy, advisory and drafting expertise at every level of seniority. We have a vacancy for a Barristers’ Clerk based in our new modern offices in Teesside. The role would ideally suit an experienced Barristers’ Clerk, although applications […]