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20/07/2016

Elizabeth Callaghan wins prestigious Legal Aid Barrister of the Year award for 2016

19/07/2016

Dere Street Barristers were proud sponsors of LAGLA North East at Newcastle Pride 2016

19/07/2016

Dere Street Barristers were proud sponsors of LAGLA North East at Newcastle Pride 2016

05/07/2016

R -v- Sadiq – Sheffield Crown Court

The jury heard evidence that the Defendant had a successful business selling class A drugs and often used violent enforcement methods.   The Defendant and two others beat the deceased with a baseball bat, punched and kicked him and then left him in the middle of a road. He was given a 20 year minimum term.  […]

05/07/2016

R -v- Sadiq – Sheffield Crown Court

The jury heard evidence that the Defendant had a successful business selling class A drugs and often used violent enforcement methods.   The Defendant and two others beat the deceased with a baseball bat, punched and kicked him and then left him in the middle of a road. He was given a 20 year minimum term.  […]

27/06/2016

Dere Street Barristers and ‘BREXIT.’

With our established reputation for being at the forefront of circuit policy in the North East, Dere Street Barristers are committed to being a driving force in addressing the legal implications and resultant challenges the region’s legal practitioners and their clients will face over the coming months and years.

27/06/2016

Dere Street Barristers and ‘BREXIT.’

With our established reputation for being at the forefront of circuit policy in the North East, Dere Street Barristers are committed to being a driving force in addressing the legal implications and resultant challenges the region’s legal practitioners and their clients will face over the coming months and years.

16/06/2016

Kieran Rainey

Chambers extends a warm welcome to Kieran Rainey. John Elvidge QC said “Chambers is delighted to welcome Kieran Rainey to Dere Street Barristers.  Kieran has built a strong personal practice and will be a valuable addition to our criminal, family and regulatory teams.” Details of Kieran’s practice can be found here

16/06/2016

Kieran Rainey

Chambers extends a warm welcome to Kieran Rainey. John Elvidge QC said “Chambers is delighted to welcome Kieran Rainey to Dere Street Barristers.  Kieran has built a strong personal practice and will be a valuable addition to our criminal, family and regulatory teams.” Details of Kieran’s practice can be found here

03/06/2016

Julie Clemitson and Richard Herrmann appointed Head and Deputy Head of the Criminal Team