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31/01/2024

Robert Woodcock KC

Members of Chambers and staff were saddened to learn of the death of their former colleague Robert Woodcock KC. Bertie served as our Deputy Head of Chambers for a number of years until he returned to New Court (now New Park Court Chambers) from where he continued to practise until his death on Tuesday 30th January […]

27/01/2024

Liam Smith convicted after falsely accusing 6 innocent men of Rape.

Anne Richardson secures the conviction of Liam Smith, after a week long trial. Smith faced seven counts of perverting the course of justice by making false rape allegations against six innocent men. Sentence will take place on 22nd March. For full media coverage of the matter can be found here. Anne is now one of the […]

26/01/2024

A man who sexually abused two young girls has been jailed for 18 years.

John Bell from Gateshead, prosecuted by Anne Richardson, was sentenced on 25th January to 18 years custody and a year of extended licence. He was convicted of sexual assaulting a 3-4 year old and also the sexual assault and rape of a girl between the ages of 11 and 15 after a 5 day trial last […]

23/01/2024

Four carers sentenced for abusing vulnerable patients at a County Durham hospital.

At Teesside Crown Court last April, Anne Richardson, leading Richard Herrmann secured the conviction of four former staff members at Whorlton Hall, a Durham hospital for vulnerable people. The four were finally sentenced on the 19th January. Full media coverage can be found here. Both Anne and Richard practice exclusively in crime. If you wish to instruct them, or any member of […]

08/01/2024

Nick Peto retires after almost 40 years in Chambers

All members of Chambers and staff join in congratulating Nick Peto on his retirement from Chambers after 37 years clerking service. Nick Peto joined Chambers in 1986 when it was still based at 51 Westgate Road, Newcastle and Brian Bell was Senior Clerk. Nick was part of the team that moved Chambers to our current […]

12/12/2023

James Robinson and Andrew Lewis KC secure multimillion pound settlement.

A Joint Settlement Meeting (JSM) last week led to a multimillion settlement for the victim of a road traffic accident whose catastrophic injuries left him as a ‘well functioning paraplegic’ after intensive rehabilitation. The precise settlement figure is confidential, but the Claimant was delighted with the award negotiated on his behalf. James Robinson said that […]

11/12/2023

Congratulations Rachel Kelly on becoming a Grade 2 Prosecutor.

Chambers is delighted to announce that Rachel Kelly has recently been awarded her grade 2 prosecutor rights by the crown prosecution service. Rachel became a tenant in early October after a successful pupillage under Richard Herrmann and to achieve a grade 2 prosecutor status in such a short time is quite an achievement. Rachel also […]

06/12/2023

Court sentence Defendants for their participation in a rooftop protest at a Newcastle Factory

Katie Spence represented Craig Smith at the sentence hearing at Newcastle Crown Court on 6th December. She successfully secured a suspended sentence on behalf of her client in respect of his role in a protest that led to a Newcastle factory having to be closed for two days and damages and loss in excess of […]

06/12/2023

Spreading some Christmas cheer.

Dere Street wanted to spread some Christmas cheer by donating a 6-foot Christmas tree to St Leonards Hospice, a York based charity that is close to so many of our hearts. The tree was decorated by families visiting the well-being café and the volunteers who support them. St Leonard’s Hospice is an independent charity, providing specialist […]