about dere street barristers

The route to excellence


With nearly a hundred barristers specialising in the broadest spectrum of law, Dere Street Barristers, created by the merger of two leading Newcastle upon Tyne and York Chambers, is the largest home-grown set on the North Eastern Circuit.  From family, employment and criminal law to civil, chancery and commercial law, you can count on excellence in advocacy and trial management for cases from the most straightforward to those of the utmost complexity or gravity. 

At Dere Street, we are committed to providing the highest quality of service in a friendly, approachable and results-focused manner. To achieve this, we operate a system of specialist practice groups which aids the exchange of knowledge, ideas and experience and ensures that you will receive the best advice and advocacy from your chosen barrister. 

Clerks in any one of our major disciplines look forward to discussing your needs and helping you enjoy the best possible representation.

From its offices in York and Newcastle, Dere Street is a highly regarded and client-focused barristers' chambers, dedicated to working in partnership with its clients and delivering the highest levels of client care and advocacy.

news and publications

27-01-2012
Crispin Oliver, Deputy Coroner

We are delighted to confirm that Mr Crispin Oliver has been appointed Deputy Coroner for the No... (read more)

23-01-2012
His Honour Judge Peter Johnson

Dere Street is delighted to congratulate Peter Johnson upon his appointment to the Circuit Bench at ... (read more)

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