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03/04/2023

Michael Bosomworth

All members of chambers and staff join in wishing Michael Bosomworth a very happy retirement after over 40 years in practice. He was called to the Bar in 1979 and for many years successfully managed a mixed practice taking across the jurisdiction, from commercial to family to crime. When he joined us in July 2007, from […]

31/03/2023

Happy Retirement Tom Finch

Today is Tom’s last day in chambers as he heads into retirement. His youthful looks and schoolboy smile conceal over 40 years at the Bar. He was called in 1981 and long ago proved his versatility across the disciplines: a veteran of the Cleveland child abuse cases and countless jury trials, latterly he specialised in […]

23/03/2023

Cleveland and South Durham Family Justice Board conference 17th March 2023

The Cleveland and South Durham Family Justice Board conference was a great success with the Crypt in Middlesbrough Town Hall being completely sold out! Helen Scourfield chaired and opened the conference, and all of the speakers were outstanding. Lads like Us packed the biggest punch, which will hopefully lead to a shift in the way […]

23/03/2023

David Lamb KC leading Andrew Walker secure a conviction for the Murder of Northumbria University student Jason Brockbanks.

Aaron Ray, 21, from Sunderland, who stabbed his lover after reading messages to other men on dating app Grindr has been jailed for life. He was convicted of Murder after a 7 day trial at Newcastle Crown Court. Prosecutor David Lamb KC, leading Andrew Walker, both of Dere Street Barristers had told jurors it was […]

20/03/2023

Dere Street Barristers are pleased to welcome Ruth Phillips to Chambers.

Ruth was called in 2001 and is a very well known children law specialist. Head Of Chambers John Elvidge KC said “We are delighted to welcome Ruth to chambers. Ruth is a very experienced and highly regarded family practitioner who is a significant addition to one of largest family teams in the country.” If you would […]

07/03/2023

James Rutherford, prosecuted by Mr David Lamb KC, has been jailed for life for murdering his half-sibling in Blyth

David Lamb KC, prosecuting, said: “There had been a dispute between them over £160 in cash and some possessions, including a mobile phone taken from the defendant when he was intoxicated and asleep at his friend’s flat. The Defendant pleaded guilty to murder and having an article with a blade or point and was sentenced […]

21/02/2023

York LFJB Conference 2023

Friday 31st March 9.30am – 4.30pm Principal Hotel, York. Sponsored by Dere Street Barristers, Ramsdens Solicitors, Pepperells Solicitors, Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors and Jones Myers Solicitors

14/02/2023

Cleveland and South Durham Local Family Justice Board Conference

Cleveland and South Durham Local Family Justice Board Conference Teenagers, Trauma and the Family Justice System Middlesbrough Town Hall Friday 17th March 2023 – 9.30am-4.30pm This event will be CPD registered [6 CPD Points] TICKET PRICES – £75 Reduced Ticket price for Social Workers and CAFCASS officers £50 [including lunch and refreshments] Event sponsored by […]

10/02/2023

Inquest into the deaths of Lyndsey Watkins and Ryan Turner near Durham

Senior Assistant Coroner for County Durham and Darlington Crispin Oliver recorded a verdict of unlawful killing in the case of Lyndsey Watkins. The coroner ruled that Mr Turner died as a result of a car crash, but said, because of the circumstances, a different verdict was necessary regarding the death of Ms Watkins. Media coverage […]