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13/05/2026

Liam O’Brien Secures Acquittal of Autistic Defendant Accused of Serious Sexual Offences

Liam O’Brien recently secured the acquittal of a young defendant charged with three counts of rape and one count of controlling or coercive behaviour following a trial at the Crown Court. The allegations related to events said to have occurred when the defendant was 15 years old. The case involved significant and complex issues concerning […]

07/05/2026

2026 Financial Remedies North Conference

Many thanks to all the attendees and speakers who joined us for The Financial Remedies North conference, which took place yesterday Wednesday 6th May at The Merchant Taylors’ Hall, Aldwark, York. Former Deputy High Court Judge, David Salter, took charge of the opening address and introduced a great line up of speakers throughout the day, […]

27/04/2026

Congratulations to our three new Recorders

Dere Street Barristers are delighted to announce that Elizabeth Lugg, Tim Donnelly and Victoria Hajba-Ward have all been appointed as Recorders to sit in Family on the North Eastern Circuit. The appointments have been made by His Majesty The King on the advice of the Lord Chancellor and the Lady Chief Justice of England and […]

22/04/2026

Rachael Landin and John Hatton visit York St John University – 14 April 2026

Rachael Landin and John Hatton gladly accepted an invitation from Gurojosh Roth, lecturer in law, and solicitor and supervisor at York St John Law Clinic, to deliver lectures on life at the Bar to second year law students. Rachael and John provided students with details of their respective journeys to the Bar, as well as what to […]

20/04/2026

Dere Street Barristers Financial Remedies Team host Jazz Evening in York

The Financial Remedies Team at Dere Street Barristers would like to thank all of our guests for joining them at an evening of Jazz and street food at the Merchant Adventurers Hall in York. The wonderful evening’s entertainment was provided by the highly talented and much sought after jazz musicians, Tim Boniface and James Pearson […]

17/04/2026

Nursery worker, director and company sentenced following death of toddler

Noah Sibanda, aged 14 months, died after being suffocated while nursery staff tried to make him fall asleep. Upon their guilty pleas – The case was prosecuted by John Elvidge KC and Daniel Cordey instructed by CPS Special Crime Division. For further details of this case see Press Release, CPS, West Midlands

16/04/2026

Financial Remedies North all day conference – limited places available, secure your place now!

08:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday, 6th May 2026Merchant Taylors’ Hall, Aldwark, York YO1 7BX£95.005 CPD Hr(s) We’re excited to announce the return of Financial Remedies North (formerly Not the Jordans) Day Conference! Join fellow professionals from across the region for an updated and engaging programme, featuring top experts in financial remedies. Register for up to four […]

13/04/2026

Jennifer Coxon secures acquittal

Jennifer Coxon was instructed by DJMS solicitors to represent a male defendant accused of affray and taking possession of an offensive weapon. The defendant stated he acted in self defence and after a 3 day trial at Durham Crown Court, the defendant was acquitted of the charges. To instruct Jennifer please contact the Criminal Clerks […]

30/03/2026

Stepping into their second six!

As you will have seen from our previous news threads, each week leading up to their start we introduced our 5 new pupils to you all, Lidia Beqiraj, Lydia Gibson, Samantha Herman Amelia Taylor and Robert White. Today is the day Lidia, Amelia, Lydia and Robert step into their second six in Chambers, Lidia Bequiraj, […]