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27/07/2020
Social Diversity of Chambers
Dere Street recently carried out a survey of its barrister members exploring their social background. It produced some interesting results: Over 50% of barristers attended a state comprehensive secondary school; 45% attended a university outside of the Russell group or Oxbridge; 25% have come to the profession as a second career; Over 65% had parents […]
Read More21/07/2020
Update on COVID-19 from our Head of Chambers
Throughout the public health crisis we have continued to work collaboratively with our professional clients to deliver advice and representation to those in need. We are grateful to our solicitors for their support during these challenging times and hope we have been able to reciprocate. To those who are returning to work – welcome back! Many of our barristers are attending […]
Read More21/07/2020
Update on COVID-19 from our Head of Chambers
Throughout the public health crisis we have continued to work collaboratively with our professional clients to deliver advice and representation to those in need. We are grateful to our solicitors for their support during these challenging times and hope we have been able to reciprocate. To those who are returning to work – welcome back! Many of our barristers are attending […]
Read More30/06/2020
Jamie Johnston features on More from Law Podcast
Jamie recently features on More from Law Podcast. The focus for this podcast is on transferring to the law from a different career. A link to the podcast can be found here.
Read More30/06/2020
Jamie Johnston features on More from Law Podcast
Jamie recently features on More from Law Podcast. The focus for this podcast is on transferring to the law from a different career. A link to the podcast can be found here.
Read More15/06/2020
Kevin Beaumont
On Friday 19th June 2020 Kevin Beaumont will complete his last working day before his retirement after over 40 years clerking barristers, and 30 years distinguished service as head clerk to Chambers – surely a near unique achievement in the modern age. Kevin’s career began in 1977 when he joined what was then the Chambers […]
Read More15/06/2020
Kevin Beaumont
On Friday 19th June 2020 Kevin Beaumont will complete his last working day before his retirement after over 40 years clerking barristers, and 30 years distinguished service as head clerk to Chambers – surely a near unique achievement in the modern age. Kevin’s career began in 1977 when he joined what was then the Chambers […]
Read More08/06/2020
Tribunal appointments for Kate Armstrong
Chambers is pleased to announce that following her recent appointment as a Deputy District Judge, Kate Armstrong has been appointed to be a Fee Paid Judge of the Employment Tribunal and also of the First-tier Tribunal assigned to the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber (Special Educational Needs and Disability). Kate will continue to practise as a […]
Read More08/06/2020
Tribunal appointments for Kate Armstrong
Chambers is pleased to announce that following her recent appointment as a Deputy District Judge, Kate Armstrong has been appointed to be a Fee Paid Judge of the Employment Tribunal and also of the First-tier Tribunal assigned to the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber (Special Educational Needs and Disability). Kate will continue to practise as a […]
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