16/01/2023

Katy Watson scores winning goal for Sunderland AFC Ladies

Another excellent performance from Katy Watson who is sponspored by Chambers. In the 88th minute Katy was played through the centre and slotted a first-time shot past the goalkeeper to give Sunderland the lead and win against Durahm at the full time whistle. Well done Katy and keep up the good work!

13/01/2023

Simon Mallen sent to prison for 26 years for horrific sexual offences.

Anne Richardson leading Richard Herrmann represented the Crown at trial and sentence when Mallen, of Horsely Place, Christon Bank, Alnwick, was found guilty of conspiracy to facilitate or arrange the commission of child sex offences, two counts of sexual assault and admitted conspiracy to arrange or facilitate the commission of sexual activity with an animal […]

12/01/2023

Donations to Dere Street Barristers Charitable Trust head towards £200,000 

The Dere Street Barristers Charitable Trust is pleased to report that in excess of £165,000 has now been raised and anticipates donations will exceed £200,000 by the end of the year.  The following charities are currently benefiting from The Trust: AMBLE FOOD BANK: BOWEL CANCER UK: LIMBBO FOUNDATION: SCHOOLS CONSENT PROJECT Dozens of Barristers at Dere […]

10/01/2023

Actress killed herself after ‘taking plant medicine’ at healing retreat

Crispin Oliver, assistant coroner for West Yorkshire, who heard the inquest into Hyatt’s death, sent a “report to prevent future deaths” to the Hands of Light Academy (Hola), of which Willis is principal. He warned of his concern that “hallucinogenic substances” were being dispensed on the organisation’s courses. Hola denied dispensing the substances and said […]

10/01/2023

Cleveland Police officer Lee Morgan receives a suspended sentenced

A former police inspector who groped female colleagues at a Christmas party has been given a suspended prison sentence. In mitigation, Jane Waugh said Morgan’s behaviour that night was out of character and that he had lost his career in public service during which he had displayed “exemplary conduct”. Media coverage of the matter can […]

10/01/2023

Chambers is delighted to Welcome Marc Atkins

Marc is a 2017 call and before joining Chambers was a Senior Crown Prosecutor for the CPS.  He is already accepting instructions in criminal matters in the Crown and Magistrates Courts and will soon be accepting bookings in Family matters too.  For further details please click here.

03/01/2023

Dere Street Barristers are pleased to welcome Jonathan Godfrey to Chambers.

Jonathan was called in 1990 and specializes exclusively in Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Head of Chambers John Elvidge KC said  “We are delighted to recruit a practitioner of Jonathan’s calibre and experience to our expanding civil team.” Jonathan’s profile can be found here. If you wish to instruct Jonathan his clerks can be contacted […]

12/12/2022

Chambers Business hours over the Christmas period

06/12/2022

Junior Fees Clerk/Administrative Assistant Role

The window for applications for this position has now closed. Thank you to all who submitted applications. We have a vacancy for a Junior Fees Clerk / Administrative Assistant based in our new modern offices in Teesside. This position would suit a school / college leaver or someone wanting a change of career in a […]