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.
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06/01/2026
Pupils visit students at York College
Two of our current pupils, Amelia Taylor and Lidia Beqiraj recently visited some students at York College to talk about their experiences as law students through to pupillage and this is what they had to say… ” It was a pleasure to be able to speak to the students of York College about our experiences […]
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Samantha Herman now accepting bookings
On 29th September 2025 we introduced you to a new specialist family law pupil, Sam Herman. As a former solicitor, Sam is undertaking a reduced 6 month pupillage consisting of 3 months none practising and 3 months practising. Everyone at Dere Street would like to congratulate Sam on completing her none practising stage and wish […]
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Leadership, Legacy, and Law: Baroness Hale to Headline
Save the Date: Financial Remedies North 2026 – York We’re pleased to announce the return of Financial Remedies North (formerly Not the Jordans) in May 2026. Join colleagues from across the region for a refreshed and insightful programme featuring leading voices in financial remedies. Further details and formal registration will follow—but for now, please mark […]
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