Chambers are delighted to have many members recommended in Chambers and Partners 2023 Edition
October 20, 2022
Criminal Law
Dere Street Barristers offers expertise in a wide range of criminal matters, including serious crimes such as homicides and serious sexual offences. Several members of the team are on CPS panels, and the chambers is also home to a number of specialist rape prosecutors. Additional areas of strength for the set include cases relating to organised crime, such as drugs conspiracies, and criminal fraud matters. “They are a very strong and capable set,” says one interviewee. John Elvidge KC was lead prosecution counsel in R v Metwally, in which an anaesthetist was found to have poisoned his partner by injecting her with drugs to sedate her during a series of bogus exorcism rituals.
Client service
“The clerks are always able to help.”
The senior criminal clerk is Craig Mead.
From our Criminal Department we have Head of Chambers John Elvidge KC: “John is a very safe pair of hands.””He is fantastic.” Peter Makepeace KC: “Peter is a tremendous advocate. He prepares extremely well and he is persuasive.”and newly appointed David Lamb KC: “David is thorough in his preparation.”
Our Juniors are the Head of the Criminal Team Anthony Davis: “Anthony is an astute lawyer who is very capable.””He is a good and shrewd performer.””He is a very experienced and able advocate.” Anne Richardson: “Anne is a very able prosecutor in serious sexual cases.””She provides expert and detailed advice and support at every stage of the case” and Daniel Cordey: “Daniel is a very good junior – he is excellent.”
Civil Law including Employment
From our Civil team we have Head of the Civil Team Stephen Fletcher (Real Estate Litigation)
Stephen Fletcher of Dere Street Barristers provides high-quality representation in property-related tribunals and trials. He has experience of an interesting array of issues including rights of way, landlord and tenant disputes, covenants and joint ventures.
Daniel Edwards (Personal Injury) “Dan is excellent in all areas and very likeable to boot.” “Dan is a solid all-round performer with a practical solution to most problems.” “He has good judgement.”
Samuel Healy (Employment) “An exceptional barrister whom I cannot fault. Cool, calm, collected and extremely bright.”
Family Law
Dere Street Barristers has a sizeable team of barristers, often called on to act for local authorities and guardians, as well as parents, across the full range of children work. Members handle all manner of difficult cases, from those concerning serious injury and death to private law disputes over child arrangements and contact. The set is also noted for its experience in Court of Protection cases and is particularly well regarded for the barristers’ ability to act for vulnerable clients. A source notes that the set has “a number of barristers who have strong experience in all areas of family law.”
Client service
“Liam Branch, family clerk, Kevin Mordue, family clerk, and Neil Gibson, senior family clerk, are very helpful.”
“Sam Tattersall, family clerk, is always there to assist in resolving any issues and has a strong feel and knowledge to help meet requirements.”
“The clerks often go above and beyond to assist, including responding out of hours.”
Members of our very well established and respected Family Team who were successfully recommended in this year’s edition are:-
Family: Children
David Rowlands: .“David is a brilliant advocate who always knows every detail of the case he is instructed on.””David is a highly experienced, trustworthy and reliable barrister.””An extremely friendly and approachable barrister with a superb public law background.”
Elizabeth Callaghan: “Elizabeth is an extremely good advocate. She has great client care skills.””Elizabeth has handled some very difficult matters for us with great skill and care.””She is an exceptional advocate who is always thoroughly prepared, is a fantastic communicator and gives insightful and pragmatic advice.”
Pauline Moulder:“Pauline Moulder is an exceptional advocate who is always thoroughly prepared. I would always be happy to instruct Pauline for any client.””Pauline provides excellent analysis and advocacy.””Pauline is an exceptional advocate. She has a wealth of experience and an approachable, straightforward manner with clients and professionals alike.” and
Timothy Donnelly:“Timothy is a skilled advocate. His client care is excellent.””Timothy provides detailed advice and demonstrates great knowledge with excellent client management skills.””An excellent advocate who builds excellent rapport with clients.
Family: Matrimonial Finance:
Crispin Oliver “Crispin Oliver is very good at ancillary relief.” “Crispin is a forensic analyst and confident advocate, who always puts the client first.”
If you wish to instruct any of the barristers recommended or any member of the teams respectively then please contact any one of the clerks who will be happy to assist.
Dere Street Barristers provides legal services fit for the technological age, using a range of media platforms to deliver advocacy and advice whenever and wherever required.
Our large, specialist, clerking staff is available in and out of conventional hours so that our clients can receive assistance without delay.
We have fully staffed premises at Newcastle, Middlesbrough and York. All our premises offer modern, comfortable and flexible facilities to host conferences and access remote hearings and meetings across the country.
In Newcastle we occupy premises at the historic Trinity House complex, adjacent to the Law Courts as well as a suite of rooms at Haylofts, moments from the new Civil & Family Courts and Tribunal Hearing Centre at Barrass Bridge.
Our recently opened state of the art premises at Centre Square in Middlesbrough are also directly opposite Teesside Law Courts.
Our newly refurbished York premises are located within the city walls, a short distance from the courts and close to the Railway Station.
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