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19/02/2019

Jamie Johnston and Seth Kitson help local students with interview skills

Dere Street tenants Jamie Johnston and Seth Kitson recently spent two evenings talking to over 70 students at the universities of Northumbria and Newcastle. They were joined by solicitors from Mincoffs Solicitors, Gordon Brown Law Firm, Watson Burton LLP and The Richmond Partnership to tell students about some of the toughest interview questions they’ve faced […]

08/02/2019

All members of Chambers and staff join in congratulating Julie Clemitson

Julie was the head of our criminal team and is highly respected by her colleagues in the legal professions across the region; an outstandingly able barrister she will be an excellent addition to the local judiciary. She is the second female appointment to the Circuit Bench from these Chambers in as many years.

06/02/2019

“Chambers is delighted to announce that Michael Cahill has been appointed as a Fee Paid Judge of the First Tier Tribunal assigned to the Social Entitlement Chamber.

Michael was called to the bar in 2012 and will continue in his practice alongside this appointment.”

05/02/2019

Chambers are delighted to welcome on board Oliver Longstaff

Chambers and the civil team extend a warm welcome to Oliver Longstaff who has joined us from Park Lane Plowden. Oliver was called to the Bar in 1999 and further details of his experience can be found here. If you require any further information or wish to instruct him then please contact Andy Gray on 01904 […]

16/01/2019

Northumbria University interview Lindsay Webster and Seth Kitson

Lindsay Webster and Seth Kitson, Northumbria alumni, talk to the University about their experiences of the BPTC, and their flourishing careers as barristers at Dere Street. The full interview can be viewed here

11/12/2018

Dere Street Barristers Charitable Trust

Since July 2018 dozens of Barristers at Dere Street have committed to donating a percentage of their income to the Dere Street Barristers Charitable Trust. In its inaugural 6 months the Trust has generated in excess of £17,000 for the following causes: Cancer UK Changing Lives (NE) Parkinsons UK The Wilberforce Trust York Hospital Special […]

21/11/2018

Prison nurse avoids immediate custodial sentence

Media coverage can be found here

20/11/2018

Criminal Practitioner, Lewis Kerr, joins Chambers

Chambers extends a warm welcome to Lewis Kerr who joins us from Fountain Chambers. John Elvidge QC, Head of Chambers said “Lewis is a popular and respected member of the local bar. We are delighted to welcome him to our vibrant criminal team.” Further details on his practice can be found here

06/11/2018

New Business and Property Court Practice Direction.

New disclosure practice direction for Business and Property Court cases. On 1 January 2019 a new pilot practice direction (“PD”) comes into effect for most proceedings in the Business and Property Court in Newcastle and Leeds (amongst other centres). The pilot lasts two years and creates new disclosure rules that supersede the existing rules […]