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05/10/2023

A Premature Ode to Bolam post Montgomery

Below we bring you an article written by Jonathan Godfrey, published in the October-December issue of the Barrister magazine. The article looks at a clinical negligence issue. With the advent of the “materiality” test in Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board [ 2015 ] UKSC 11, it was presumed by many that Bolam was consigned to […]

04/10/2023

Members of Chambers recommended in The Legal 500 2024 edition

Chambers are delighted to be recognised as a top tier set and have several members recommended in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500. We are a modern, innovative and forward thinking multi-disciplinary set of approximately 100 barristers including Silks and Junior Counsel. Our Head of Chambers is John Elvidge KC. If you require any […]

04/10/2023

Proceedings conclude following murder at the Caribbean Carnival in Manchester

Five young Huddersfield men have now been sentenced for murder, attempted murder and firearms offences following a clash between rival groups at the 2022 Caribbean Carnival in Moss Side. Prosecuting counsel John Elvidge KC and Daniel Cordey were instructed by the complex case unit at Manchester. Media coverage of the matter can be found here […]

03/10/2023

Members of Chambers and staff wish our new tenants the best of luck.

Haris Simpson, Holly Hickin, Molly McNestry, Calum McNicholas and Rachel Kelly start their tenancy today at Dere Street Barristers after completion of their successful pupillage under the supervision of Sue Boothroyd; Adam Mugliston; Elizabeth Lugg, Michael Cahill and Richard Herrmann. Head Clerk Phil Paxton said: ‘I was highly delighted that all 5 pupils successfully completed their […]

02/10/2023

Chambers welcome their new pupils

Chambers are delighted to welcome Jordan Parkinson and Katherine Walton, who begin their pupillage today, Monday 2 October. Jordan, undertaking a pupillage specialising in Criminal Law, will be under the supervision of Anthony Davis, one of the more senior members of the criminal team. Katherine, undertaking a pupillage specialising in Family Law, will be under […]

28/09/2023

Criminal Clerk Vacancy

Due to the forthcoming retirement of one of our long serving criminal clerks an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly experienced, professional and friendly clerking team. The criminal team of Barristers at Dere Street, headed by Richard Herrmann, is one of the strongest on the North East Circuit. The team’s 4 silks and […]

19/09/2023

Lady Hale is to be our Keynote Speaker.

We are delighted to introduce you to Lady Hale, our Keynote Speaker, at the upcoming ‘Not the Jordans’ Family Finance Day Conference. The Conference will be held at All Saints Church, Akenside Hill, Newcastle upon Tyne Wednesday, October 18th 0845hrs – 1700 hrs To secure your place you can Register Here The Conference will be followed […]

18/09/2023

Five new tenants

This is the largest number of pupils Chambers has had in a single year and includes specialist family and civil pupils, and common law pupils. Haris Simpson, Holly Hickin, Molly McNestry, Calum McNicholas and Rachel Kelly were congratulated on their success by Head of Chambers, John Elvidge KC, who said, “We are delighted they are joining […]

30/08/2023

Report from LimbBo Foundation Adventure Day

The LimbBo Foundation who Chambers sponsor had a great adventure day on Thursday 17th August 2023. The event took place at Cawthorne Cricket Club. Activities included an inflatable assault course, football, tennis, archery, cricket, Zumba, face painting, reptile handling and many more. The sun shone and good fun was had by all. Here are a […]