After a trial lasting 15 weeks at Teesside Crown Court seven defendants have been sentenced for their part in trafficking and exploiting vulnerable people from central Europe over a period of 7 years. The case attracted considerable media attention, which can be found here

After a competitive selection process a panel of staff and barristers from Dere Street Barristers awarded the commissions to provide works of art for the Chambers’ new arbitration, mediation and conferencing suite in its historic buildings at Broad Chare, on the Quayside at Newcastle. The artists have been given the opportunity to help launch their […]

After a competitive selection process a panel of staff and barristers from Dere Street Barristers awarded the commissions to provide works of art for the Chambers’ new arbitration, mediation and conferencing suite in its historic buildings at Broad Chare, on the Quayside at Newcastle. The artists have been given the opportunity to help launch their […]

The family team are delighted to extend a warm welcome to Penny Howe QC who joins Chambers as a door tenant.   If you wish to instruct Counsel or require any further information then please contact the family clerks.

The family team are delighted to extend a warm welcome to Penny Howe QC who joins Chambers as a door tenant.   If you wish to instruct Counsel or require any further information then please contact the family clerks.

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Head of Chambers, John Elvidge QC alongside Christopher McKee, judged this year’s competition that was held on Monday 12 March 2018 at the Moot Hall, Newcastle. Mr Elvidge congratulates Georgia Beal and Amy Donlevey (senior team); Tyla Mallow (senior individual); Namwila Mulwanda and Maryam Nikdel (junior team) and Darby Oakfor (junior individual) who were all […]

John Elvidge QC said “We are delighted to welcome Graeme to chambers. Well known and respected in the North East he brings considerable experience to our busy criminal team.” Graeme’s profile can be found here and if you wish to obtain any further information then please do not hesitate to contact the Criminal Clerks who […]