Why Choose Dere Street
We are a thriving multi-disciplinary set of approximately 100 barristers including Silks and Junior Counsel.
We offer specialist advocacy, advisory and drafting expertise at every level of seniority.
We are committed to delivering high quality legal services locally and nationally.
Our dedicated and experienced civil, criminal and family clerking teams make the process of instructing us simple with a straight-forward, user-friendly, approach to ensure that clients receive the standard of service they require.
We have modern conference facilities at our staffed premises in Newcastle, Middlesbrough and York.
In the increasingly competitive market for legal services, Dere Street stands out as one of the leading barristers’ chambers in the country with many members of Chambers ranked in the major legal directories.
Our areas of expertise
Providing the highest quality service in a friendly, approachable and results-focused manner.
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29/07/2025
Further Media Interest for Provincial House
Last month we shared the news that the opening of Provincial House, our fourth fully staffed Dere Street Barristers premises on the North Eastern Circuit, had sparked media interest in High Life North, Insider Media and the B Daily Business News. This month we are happy to announce that the media interest keeps coming, this […]
Read More28/07/2025
Husband and father acquitted of inflicting grievous bodily harm
Calum McNicholas recently represented a man at Teesside Crown Court alleged to have seriously assaulted his neighbour. After cross examining the Complainant, Calum argued that the Defendant was protecting himself and his family. The jury acquitted the Defendant after 30 minutes of deliberation. Calum was instructed by Neil Taylor of Tilly Bailey and Irvine solicitors. […]
Read More24/07/2025
The defendants represented by Ben Nolan KC, Peter Makepeace KC and Rod Hunt acquitted of Murder after a 7 week trial at Teesside Crown Court
Ben Nolan KC leading Johnathan Pigford of Singleton Winn Connell; Peter Makepeace KC, instructed by Meikles Solicitors leading Jonathan Walker and Rod Hunt, led by Sharon Beattie KC and instructed by Tilly Baily & Irvine, secure acquittals for each of their clients after a 7-week trial in Teesside. The defendants with others, faced an indictment […]
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