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24/02/2026

Liam O’Brien Secures Conviction of Detective Constable charged with Misconduct in a Public Office

Liam O’Brien was instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service North East’s Complex Case Unit to prosecute an experienced Detective Constable accused of misconduct in a public office. The charges related to inappropriate messages the Defendant sent to a vulnerable fourteen-year-old who had made a historic allegation of rape. The Defendant, then working in the Adult […]

23/02/2026

Sarah Preest provides Family Moot training to University Students

Sarah Preest rolled out some training recently for a Family Moot that is being run at Newcastle University this week. Sarah talked the students through how to approach a case and how to prepare for a Moot. The Speed Moot is being judged on 23 February at the university. The winners will be announced later […]

16/02/2026

With The Law on Our Side: Lady Hale on Why We Must Stand Up For Our Legal System

An article by Jonathan Walker-Kane. The doors of the Royal Courts of Justice swing open and so begins our journey through the legal system with a most distinguished and informative guide, former President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, Lady Hale. At every page turn, this book compels readers to think carefully about […]

02/02/2026

We are hiring!

We are a thriving multi-disciplinary set of approximately 100 barristers including Silks and Junior Counsel who offer specialist advocacy, advisory and drafting expertise at every level of seniority. We have a vacancy for a Barristers’ Clerk based in our new modern offices in Teesside. The role would ideally suit an experienced Barristers’ Clerk, although applications […]

26/01/2026

Chambers extends a warm welcome to Julie Richardson

We wish Julie well as she continues her career with us at Dere Street Barristers, a thriving multi-disciplinary set of approximately 100 barristers including Silks and Junior Counsel.

20/01/2026

Hurry – time is running out!

There are only a few days left before the 2026 Pupillage competition closes. The pupillage gateway opened on 5th of January and Chambers invited candidates to apply between 5 January 2026 and 22 January 2026, Successful candidates will receive an invitation to attend a first round interview by Saturday 31 January 2026. Chambers intends to hold first […]

19/01/2026

Laura Peto successfully quashes conviction for breach of a restraining order

Laura’s client was charged with breaching a restraining order by entering a shop where his ex-partner, the subject of the order, worked. At the time he was subject to a restraining order, made in 2024, that prohibited direct or indirect contact with her and entering any building he reasonably knew her to reside or work. […]

12/01/2026

Rachel Kelly secures acquittal

Rachel Kelly had a jury trial last week where a female defendant was acquitted after just 45 minutes of jury deliberations. The Defendant was accused of attempted robbery and after 3 days (2 days of evidence) and around 45 minutes of deliberations the jury returned unanimous not guilty verdicts. Rachel was instructed by Tilly, Bailey […]

08/01/2026

Dere Street Barristers’ Charitable Trust

Dere Street Barristers helping others! Many Barristers at Dere Street have committed to donating a percentage of their gross income to the Dere Street Barristers’ Charitable Trust. This is a novel scheme for The Bar. All Members of Chambers, including staff, are able to propose charitable causes (both National and International) and the Trustees determine […]