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24/09/2025
Dan Edwards successfully defends £11.5m claim in High Court
Following an accident at a construction site in April 2007, for which liability had been admitted, the Claimant sought to revisit the settlement agreement concluded in 2010, alleging inter alia fraud, misrepresentation and material GDPR breaches on the part of the Employer’s Insurer. The Claimant further disputed whether he had capacity to enter into such an […]
Read More22/09/2025
Dere Street’s Pupil Deck
It won’t be long now until we welcome our 5 new pupils, Samantha Herman, Lydia Gibson, Lidia Beqiraj, Robert White and Amelia Taylor. The pupils will soon be commencing their pupillages on the 29 of September 2025 and each week, leading up to their start, we have been introducing each of them individually. This week […]
Read More17/09/2025
Helen Scourfield contributes to ITV News feature about the extremes gangs go to, to recruit children
Helen was honoured to be asked to contribute to this amazing news piece about such an important subject. Gang crime and the use of children and young people in those gangs is an increasing problem. This news feature encapsulates it perfectly. You can watch the full news report here. If you would like to book Helen […]
Read More15/09/2025
Dere Street’s Pupil Deck
We are looking forward to welcoming our 5 new pupils, Samantha Herman, Lydia Gibson, Lidia Beqiraj, Robert White and Amelia Taylor. The pupils will be commencing their pupillages on the 29 of September 2025 and each week, leading up to their start, we shall be introducing each of them individually. Taking centre stage this week […]
Read More09/09/2025
Financial Remedies update
Our final podcast from the summer is brought to you by Eleanor Irons who brings us a Financial Remedies update. Eleanor specialises in all areas of family law, with a particular emphasis on Private Children and Financial Remedies. Eleanor’s practice currently encompasses financial remedy matters, she also accepts instructions for financial provision under Schedule 1 […]
Read More08/09/2025
Success in Court for Katie Spence
Katie Spence represented a Defendant who was unanimously acquitted of Robbery following a four day trial in Newcastle Crown Court. Katie joined Dere Street following a successful eighteen months working as an inhouse barrister (and pupil) at one of the largest criminal defence firms in London. She is a criminal practitioner and accepts instructions in the […]
Read More08/09/2025
Dere Street’s Pupil Deck
We are looking forward to welcoming our 5 new pupils, Samantha Herman, Lydia Gibson, Lidia Beqiraj, Robert White and Amelia Taylor. The pupils will be commencing their pupillages on the 29 of September 2025 and each week, leading up to their start, we shall be introducing each of them individually. In the spot light this […]
Read More03/09/2025
Congratulations to Victoria Hajba-Ward on her appointment as Deputy District Judge
Dere Street Barristers are delighted to announce that Victoria Hajba-Ward has been appointed as a Deputy District Judge on the North Eastern Circuit to sit within the Civil and Family (Private Law) Jurisdiction. The appointment is a part time position and Victoria will continue with her busy family practice accepting instructions in both public and […]
Read More02/09/2025
Success in Rape Trial for Katie Spence
Katie Spence successfully defended a man who was unanimously acquitted of three charges of rape and one intentional strangulation, following a four day trial prosecuted by King’s Counsel in Durham Crown Court. If you would like to instruct Katie or any of the Criminal Team please contact the Clerks here.
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