News - Dere Street Barristers

17/12/2024

Jordan Parkinson Successfully Represents Appellant in Durham Crown Court Appeal.

Jordan Parkinson, instructed by DJMS, has successfully represented the appellant at Durham Crown Court in an appeal against conviction in which the appellant’s sexual risk order was revoked. The court found that it was not necessary for the making of such an order. This was the first time Durham Crown Court had heard an appeal against […]

16/12/2024

Charles McCain and Andrew Pike successfully represent parents alleged to have inflicted bilateral skull fractures to their baby.

Charles McCain and Andrew Pike have successfully represented parents alleged to have inflicted bilateral skull fractures to their baby. Following a fact-finding hearing, the Court found that the injuries were sustained accidentally as the result of a low-level fall from the father’s arms onto a laminate floor, and the children were returned to the care […]

11/12/2024

Congratulations to Anne Richardson.

Dere Street would like to congratulate Anne Richardson who has just been appointed Master in charge of the North Eastern Circuit for Inner Temple, which will commence in January 2025. Anne will be the Master of the Bench dealing with all circuit matters and events. Anne is now one of the most senior and experienced […]

03/12/2024

Sending some Christmas joy to St Leonard’s Hospice.

Dere Street has again donated a 6-foot Christmas tree to St Leonard’s Hospice, a York based charity that is close to so many of our hearts. This year, the tree was decorated by a local scout group and looked magical at the Light up a Life remembrance service that they held on Sunday evening. This […]

02/12/2024

Pupillage Fair North 2024.

Dere Street had a great day at the Pupillage Fair (North) on Saturday, which was held at Leeds Beckett Law School. The event, which was organised by the North Eastern Circuit and Northern Circuit and supported by the Bar Council, offered attendees the opportunity to talk to pupils, barristers and members of the Judiciary about […]

02/12/2024

Article by Jonathan Godfrey for AvMA Lawyers Service Newsletter.

Jonathan Godfrey has written an article for the AvMA Lawyers Service Newsletter which is a charity organisation that provides information, support and advice to people adversely impacted by avoidable medical harm. Jonathan’s article, entitled Medical Assistance Required – Recent caselaw on expert medical evidence, can be found here. If you would like to instruct Jonathan […]

28/11/2024

The Advocates Lounge

Chambers launches its new podcast channel this morning with Dan Edwards taking us through Anticipatory Costs. With over 30 civil law barristers practising within our Civil Team, Dere Street Barristers offers you an exceptional advisory and advocacy service at all levels of experience. Dan was called to the bar in 1993 and specialises in all […]

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.