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19/05/2020
Kate Armstrong appointed Deputy District Judge
Chambers is delighted to congratulate Kate Armstrong on her appointment as a Deputy District Judge on the North Eastern Circuit, initially in the civil jurisdiction. Head of Chambers John Elvidge QC said, “Kate is part of the new generation of the judiciary; she joins the growing ranks of part time judges who continue to practise […]
Read More18/05/2020
Lorraine Mustard represents the owners of the Glass House,Newcastle in recent tribunal hearing.
Miss Mustard was instructed to represent Sambuca Cassia Ltd, owners of the Glass House, Dean Street, Newcastle upon Tyne at a recent licensing tribunal. The outcome of the virtual hearing will be known sometime this week. Media coverage can be found here.
Read More18/05/2020
Lorraine Mustard represents the owners of the Glass House,Newcastle in recent tribunal hearing.
Miss Mustard was instructed to represent Sambuca Cassia Ltd, owners of the Glass House, Dean Street, Newcastle upon Tyne at a recent licensing tribunal. The outcome of the virtual hearing will be known sometime this week. Media coverage can be found here.
Read More12/05/2020
Dere Street members mentor future barristers.
Members of Dere Street Barristers have been using lockdown to mentor the next generation of barristers. Using a combination of social media and email they are helping aspiring barristers develop their careers skills including interview technique and making applications. The lockdown mentoring programme was started by Dere Street barrister Jamie Johnston. He has used the […]
Read More12/05/2020
Dere Street members mentor future barristers.
Members of Dere Street Barristers have been using lockdown to mentor the next generation of barristers. Using a combination of social media and email they are helping aspiring barristers develop their careers skills including interview technique and making applications. The lockdown mentoring programme was started by Dere Street barrister Jamie Johnston. He has used the […]
Read More24/03/2020
A message to all of our clients from John Elvidge QC – Head of Chambers
A message to all our clients Like you we are having to adapt at pace to the outbreak of virus Covid-19, personally and professionally. In challenging times it is vital that the public retains access to the justice system. We want to lend our support to you and your clients and are committed to continuing to provide […]
Read More23/03/2020
Corona virus (COVID-19) Message from the Lord Chief Justice.
Recently published review of the court arrangements due to COVID-19 can be found here. Information on the planning and preparation for jury service can be found here.
Read More17/03/2020
Update on COVID-19 from our Head of Chambers
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 an increasing number of court hearings in person as well as by remote means using the latest technology. We are committed to managing old and […]
Read More24/02/2020
Crispin Oliver delivers lecture to an international audience
Crispin Oliver lecturing to an international audience at the Institute of Art and Law, on 22 February, on the subject of Treasure Inquests.
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