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31/03/2025

Haris Simpson (1990 – 2025)

Everyone in Chambers has been shocked to learn this past weekend of the death of Haris Simpson whilst he was enjoying a holiday abroad. Haris was a very dear colleague who was held in great affection and respect by all who knew him in the legal profession and through his previous work in Local Authority […]

26/03/2025

Specialist Pupils’ secondment to the CPS

As part of their specialist criminal pupillage within Chambers, Jillian and Laura undertook a short secondment to the CPS to enable them to have a direct insight into the role of the CPS in respect of both Magistrates and Crown Court work. During their secondment they spent time in the Magistrates Court including the Youth […]

24/03/2025

York and North Yorkshire Family Justice Board Conference

Dere Street was delighted again to sponsor this years York and North Yorkshire annual Family Justice Board conference, which took place at the Milner Hotel in York on Friday 21st March . The event was a huge success with over 120 attendees, including solicitors, barristers, magistrates, social workers, managers, CAFCASS, LA Legal Teams and volunteer […]

13/03/2025

David Lamb KC prosecutes teenage boy found guilty of attempted murder

David Lamb KC led Claire Holmes at a six day trial in Hull to prosecute a teenage boy who has been found guilty of the attempted murder of a 14-year-old girl with a samurai-style sword during a Halloween camping trip. The teenager is due to be sentenced on 4 April. You can read the full […]

12/03/2025

Guilty verdict on 13 counts for care home boss

Anne Richardson successfully prosecuted a care home boss which has resulted in guilty verdicts on all 13 counts. He will be sentenced on 30th April. The Defendant was the care home manager of a care home in South Shields and during his time there he sexually assaulted residents who did not have mental capacity as well […]

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 […]