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19/05/2023

Not the Jordan’s’ Financial Remedies Conference 2023

Dere Street Barristers would like to thank all the speakers, attendees and organizers of this event. It was an amazingly successful day with speakers and attendees coming from far and wide. This years York event took place on 17th May 2023 and was held at the historical Guildhall. Fantastic feedback has been received and we […]

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18/05/2023

Three new Recorders appointed from Dere Street

Chambers are delighted to congratulate Andrew Finlay, Andrew Walker and Richard Herrmann on their forthcoming appointment as Recorders on the North Eastern Circuit.  Head of Chambers John Elvidge KC said “The appointments are thoroughly deserved. It is particularly pleasing that successful candidates have been selected from our criminal team which further demonstrates the strength of both the […]

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04/05/2023

Secure your place on ‘Not the Jordan’s’ Financial Remedies Day Conference 2023 York

With an impressive line up of speakers including The Honourable Mr Justice Mostyn, this event is not to be missed. Wednesday, 17th May 2023 0900 – 1630The Guildhall, St Martins Courtyard,Coney Street, YORKYO1 9QL£80.00 per person5 CPD Hr(s) The programme for the day can be found here. If you wish to secure your place – […]

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28/04/2023

Cheryl Pickles jailed for child cruelty committed with partner Andrew Hadwin who died in prison awaiting sentence

Anne Richardson leading Jane Waugh secured the conviction of both Andrew Hadwin and Cheryl Pickles after an earlier 6 week trial at Teesside Crown Court. Hadwin, 39, who was found guilty of raping a child and neglect, died at HMP Durham in February. Prosecutor Anne Richardson, leading Jane Waugh, said both Pickles and Hadwin were “sadistic” […]

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28/04/2023

Former Whorton Hall care workers found guilty of Ill treatment

After a seven-week trial at Teesside Crown Court, Anne Richardson, leading Richard Herrmann secured the conviction of four former staff members at Whorton Hall, a Durham hospital for vulnerable people, having been found guilty of the ill treatment of vulnerable patients in their care. Matthew Banner, 43, of Faulkner Road, Newton Aycliffe, was convicted on five charges […]

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27/04/2023

Katie Watson named Women’s Young Player of the Year

Katie Watson who plays for Sunderland AFC and sponsored by Chambers has been named as Women’s ‘Young Player of the Year award. Congratulations Katie from everyone here in Chambers. Worthy winner of this award. ‘A very bright future ahead for our young star.’ Sunderland AFC Women

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25/04/2023

Last chance to secure your place on ‘Not the Jordan’s’ Financial Remedies Day Conference – York 17th May 2023

Wednesday, 17th May 20230845 – 1700The GuildhallSt Martins Courtyard,Coney StreetYORKYO1 9QL£80.005 CPD Hr(s) Secure your place here Speakers and topics District Judge Nicola Shaw (Retired) Privacy or Open Justice in the FRC? The Honourable Mr Justice Mostyn, formerly Judicial Lead of the Family Remedy Court of England and Wales – Key Note Speaker. When and […]

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12/04/2023

HH Christopher Walton (1949 – 2023)

Chambers was saddened to learn of the premature death of former Head of Chambers Christopher Walton at the age of only 74. He was a local man, educated at St Cuthbert’s Grammar School, Newcastle (as was) and then Downing College, Cambridge. Christopher was called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of Middle Temple in […]

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06/04/2023

Congratulations to our pupils who are now accepting bookings

Our current pupils entered into their second six on Monday 3rd April 2023 and have made a flying start. We have general Common Law Pupils Calum McNicolas, Rachel Kelly and Molly McNestry who are under the supervision of Michael Cahill, Richard Herrmann and Elizabeth Lugg respectively, we have a Civil Law Specialist Pupil Holly Hickin […]

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