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12/03/2025

Robber jailed after targeting Gateshead disabled man in his own home

Rachel Kelly recently prosecuted a man who was found guilty of robbery. The Defendant from Dunston, who was accused of robbing a vulnerable man with serious health conditions in his own home, was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment and 4 years extended license period. You can read full media coverage here and here. Rachel secured […]

27/02/2025

Post Adoption Proceedings -Contact Orders

Stephen Thornton brings us the next episode from ‘The Advocates Lounge’. Stephen guides us through the Public Law working group’s recent papers (2024) on Adoption, concentrating on post adoption proceedings contact orders. You can view this and other podcasts here

25/02/2025

James Robinson successfully defends double decker bus driver

James Robinson successfully defended a double decker bus driver alleged to have driven negligently when a passenger in his 70’s fell from the top of the bus down the stairs sustaining serious injury. The passenger had decided upon a sight seeing trip around London and shortly after boarding the bus with his rucksack and bags fell […]

18/02/2025

Staff vacancy – Aged Debt Clerk/Administrative Assistant

We are recruiting for an aged debt clerk/administrative assistant. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Aged Debt Clerk / Administrative Assistant to join our team. In this position you will play a crucial role to assist in the smooth operation of our office. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth and […]

03/02/2025

Robert Newcombe and Penny Hall secure unanimous acquittal in complex pension investment fraud trial.

After a complex conspiracy to defraud trial lasting nearly 9 months, Robert Newcombe leading Penny Hall both of Dere Street Barristers, secured the unanimous acquittal of their businessman client. It is thought to be the longest trial to have taken place in the Crown Court at Newcastle upon Tyne. The allegation revolved around an occupational […]

29/01/2025

Richard Herrmann successfully prosecutes anaesthetist nurse convicted of attempted murder.

Richard Herrmann successfully prosecuted Darren Harris who was yesterday convicted of attempted murder following a trial at Leeds Crown Court. Mr. Harris, a specialist anaesthetist nurse with over 25 years’ experience, worked at the James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. Harris stole a muscle paralysing drug from the hospital which he used to inject into […]

28/01/2025

Calum McNicholas successfully opposes Attorney General’s Reference in the Court of Appeal.

Calum defended a man convicted of wounding with intent. The victim was left with life-threatening injuries, having been stabbed repeatedly in the torso. The Defendant was sentenced to 8.5 years imprisonment at Durham Crown Court. This sentence was referred as being unduly lenient by the Attorney General in that the Judge should have taken an A1 […]

27/01/2025

Provincial House.

Our brand new bespoke, modern and sophisticated office suite comprises: a welcoming reception area; 5 spacious conference rooms; clerk’s room; barrister work room; spacious seminar/lecture room seating 50+; lounge and kitchen. Provincial House is a very exciting new complement to our office space in Newcastle alongside our long established and recently refurbished premises at Broad […]

24/01/2025

Colin Harvey

Chambers was saddened to learn of the death of our former colleague Colin Harvey. Colin, universally known as ‘Suave’, was a wonderfully entertaining character who established a formidable criminal practice at St Paul’s Chambers in Leeds and joined us in the later part of his career. He will be remembered, fondly, for his style, sharp […]