News - Dere Street Barristers

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 […]

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.