We invite applications from new and established practitioners, including those who wish to transfer from the solicitors profession, to join each of our practice groups – civil, employment, family and crime – to meet demand for our services which has increased year on year since we formed in 2011. Please address applications for tenancy to […]
This week’s blog is brought to you by Rebecca Cowell – pupil to Charles McCain On 19 February 2021, the Supreme Court handed down judgment in the highly-anticipated employment case. Background to the dispute In summary, the dispute concerned the employment status of the drivers who provide their services through the Uber App. The first […]
This week’s blog is brought to you by Kelly Sherif – pupil to Anne Richardson Usually, the Crown courts are bustling places, alive with court staff, Lawyers, reporters and members of the public. Not today…not any day in these times. Today I find myself at the security point with no queue, obligingly unzipping every single […]
Chambers was saddened to learn of the death of Simon Hawkesworth yesterday evening. Simon was called to the Bar in 1967 and completed his pupillage with Rudolph Castle Miller at 2 Harcourt Buildings where he remained until York Chambers was formed in 1990. He had a stellar practice on this Circuit and beyond both as […]
Sam’s Government work includes all aspects of employment law, representing a variety of Government departments. In addition, Sam is regularly instructed in personal injury matters, particularly for the Ministry of Defence in cases involving military, for example Inglis v. MoD [2019] EWHC 1153) and other injuries sustained by soldiers. More information on Sam’s […]
This week’s blog is brought to you by Rebecca Cowell – pupil to Charles McCain A review of a recent Family Law Report A Local Authority v JK & Anor [2021] EWHC 33 (Fam) An application was made by a Local Authority for declarations that non-notification to the baby’s father and wider family was lawful. […]
Helen Scourfield successfully appealed against interim removal on behalf of a family member, with whom the child was placed, and had been for almost two years. The appeal was on the basis that the test for interim removal, confirmed by Jackson LJ in Re C. The Judge of first instance agreed to stay the Order […]
Crime – General and Fraud The criminal practice group at Dere Street Barristers is ‘fantastic, vibrant, and technically diverse in their ability to deliver excellent advice, guidance and service with clients in this field‘. John Elvidge QC prosecuted a 78-year-old man who was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after accidentally shooting his great-grandson dead with an illegal high-power air […]
Laurie Scott and John Elvidge QC represented the prosecution in the high profile trial of Helena Karine Atay, who unlawfully killed her husband Atakan Atay and claimed, unsuccessfully, that she had acted in self-defence after being subjected to coercive control. Media coverage can be found here
Laurie Scott and John Elvidge QC represented the prosecution in the high profile trial of Helena Karine Atay, who unlawfully killed her husband Atakan Atay and claimed, unsuccessfully, that she had acted in self-defence after being subjected to coercive control. Media coverage can be found here
