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28/11/2019

Bar Mock Trial 2019

Congratulations to Keswick School who won the Newcastle Heat of this year’s competition. The long-running event is supported by members of the local Bar and judiciary and co-ordinated by Chambers’ Christopher McKee. Keswick will represent the North East and Cumbria in the final which is scheduled to take place at the Royal Courts of Justice […]

26/11/2019

We need your help please!

Chambers are supporting the Ministry of Justice initiative to support Local North East Food Banks leading up to and throughout the Christmas period. To find out more on how you can help this worthwhile cause then please see here.

31/10/2019

Rosslyn Alexander Lee

    It is with great sadness that we report the sudden death of Ross Lee at his home in York yesterday, 30th October 2019. He was 72.   After Oxford University and a first career teaching history Ross was called to the Bar in 1987 (Gray’s Inn). He completed his pupillage in Chambers with […]

25/10/2019

Andrew Pike assists HM Senior Coroner

Andrew Pike has been assisting HM Senior Coroner for Birmingham and Solihull during the inquest touching the death of Cpl Joshua Hoole, who died during an Army fitness test in the Brecon Beacons in July 2016. Delivering her conclusion today, the Senior Coroner raised “grave concerns” about the failure of the Army to learn lessons […]

25/10/2019

Andrew Pike assists HM Senior Coroner

Andrew Pike has been assisting HM Senior Coroner for Birmingham and Solihull during the inquest touching the death of Cpl Joshua Hoole, who died during an Army fitness test in the Brecon Beacons in July 2016. Delivering her conclusion today, the Senior Coroner raised “grave concerns” about the failure of the Army to learn lessons […]

21/10/2019

York Family Justice Board Conference 2019 – Sponsored by Dere Street Barristers

The 2019 York Family Justice Board Conference takes place on Friday 22 November 2019 at the Principal Hotel in York.  Ticket price is £35 per delegate.  Further details on the event including how to secure a place and make payment can be found here.

21/10/2019

York Family Justice Board Conference 2019 – Sponsored by Dere Street Barristers

The 2019 York Family Justice Board Conference takes place on Friday 22 November 2019 at the Principal Hotel in York.  Ticket price is £35 per delegate.  Further details on the event including how to secure a place and make payment can be found here.

14/10/2019

The members and staff of Chambers are delighted to welcome Kate Barnes.

Kate joins a very experienced and well respected Criminal Team who are delighted to welcome her on board and is a great asset to that team. Prior to joining Chambers, Kate gained significant experience as a Solicitor Advocate. John Elvidge QC, Head of Chambers –  “It is excellent news for chambers and our clients that […]

14/10/2019

The members and staff of Chambers are delighted to welcome Kate Barnes.

Kate joins a very experienced and well respected Criminal Team who are delighted to welcome her on board and is a great asset to that team. Prior to joining Chambers, Kate gained significant experience as a Solicitor Advocate. John Elvidge QC, Head of Chambers –  “It is excellent news for chambers and our clients that […]

10/10/2019

Dere Street Barristers: Chambers and Partners UK Bar 2020 recommendations

Dere Street Barristers are delighted to have 13 members of chambers recommended in the Chambers and Partners UK Bar 2020 edition. Crime Dere Street Barristers is noted for its expertise across a broad range of serious criminal matters. Members are often instructed in complex cases relating to fraud, murder, drug conspiracies and serious sexual offences, […]