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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 […]
Read More26/11/2019
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.
Read More31/10/2019
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 […]
Read More25/10/2019
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 […]
Read More25/10/2019
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 […]
Read More21/10/2019
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.
Read More21/10/2019
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.
Read More14/10/2019
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 […]
Read More14/10/2019
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 […]
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