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27/09/2022
Congratulations on completion of pupillages
Many congratulations to, Laura Dawson, Laura Callaghan, Grace Atkinson and Sarah Preest on making successful applications for tenancy at the conclusion of their pupillages. Both Laura’s and Grace are available to accept instructions in all areas of general common law and Sarah is available to accept instructions exclusively in family law. Chambers would also like to […]
Read More26/09/2022
Welcome to our newly refurbished offices in York
“We are delighted with this refurbishment. It has transformed our York premises and is part of a planned overhaul of Chambers’ estate, designed to provide a fresh, practical and attractive working environment.” Head of Chambers John Elvidge KC Chambers in Toft Green, York has recently undergone a full refurbishment to provide our clients, barristers and […]
Read More20/09/2022
Exciting opportunity to join our Criminal Clerking Team
We have a vacancy for a Barristers’ Clerk based in our new modern offices in Teesside. Ideally you will have experience working in a Barristers’ Chambers or other legal organisation or have suitable transferable skills. You will work as part of a team with our other clerks who are located in our Newcastle and York […]
Read More13/09/2022
The Late Queen Elizabeth II
As a mark of respect to the late Queen Elizabeth II, Chambers will be closed Monday 19th of September 2022 1926-2022
Read More09/09/2022
Dere Street Barristers and its members join the nation in mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
We would wish to send our deepest sympathies to His Majesty the King and the entire Royal Family
Read More06/09/2022
Dere Street Barrister presented with signed England Shirt from Niamh Boothroyd
Phil Paxton on behalf of Dere Street Barristers was proud to receive a signed England shirt from Niamh Boothroyd, Phil commented “It was a pleasure to sponsor Niamh over this last year and it has been a delight to follow her success whilst playing for the England Under 15’s Girls. I am sure Niamh will […]
Read More05/09/2022
Criminal Team Client Summer Reception
Many thanks to all who attended The Live Theatre, Newcastle on Friday 2nd September for our Criminal Team Client Summer Reception. It was so nice to once again be able to host an event for our Members of Chambers and Clients at such a terrific venue. Good fun was had by all!
Read More18/08/2022
Save the date – Not the Jordan’s Family Finance Seminar 2022
Save the date ‘Not the Jordan’s’ FINANCIAL REMEDIES SEMINAR All Saints – NewcastleOctober 12, 20220900 – 1700 Speakers include: DJ Nicola Shaw (Chair)HHJ Edward Hess (tbc)DJ Nathan AdamsProfessor Rosemary Hunter FAcSS Helen Brander – Barrister, Pump Court ChambersDaniel Pitt – Barrister, Park Lane PlowdenHenry Percy-Raine – Barrister, Trinity Chambers Crispin Oliver – Barrister, Dere Street […]
Read More16/08/2022
HH Gordon Atkinson
Chambers was saddened to learn of the death of Gordon Atkinson who was formerly a member of 2 Harcourt Buildings and a Circuit Judge based in West Yorkshire. On Friday 12th August his great friend HH Paul Batty QC said, “This great warrior died early this afternoon after a short illness in York district Hospital. […]
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