Phil Paxton on behalf of Dere Street Barristers was proud to receive a signed England shirt from Niamh Boothroyd, Phil commented “It was a pleasure to sponsor Niamh over this last year and it has been a delight to follow her success whilst playing for the England Under 15’s Girls. I am sure Niamh will […]
Many thanks to all who attended The Live Theatre, Newcastle on Friday 2nd September for our Criminal Team Client Summer Reception. It was so nice to once again be able to host an event for our Members of Chambers and Clients at such a terrific venue. Good fun was had by all!
Save the date ‘Not the Jordan’s’ FINANCIAL REMEDIES SEMINAR All Saints – NewcastleOctober 12, 20220900 – 1700 Speakers include: DJ Nicola Shaw (Chair)HHJ Edward Hess (tbc)DJ Nathan AdamsProfessor Rosemary Hunter FAcSS Helen Brander – Barrister, Pump Court ChambersDaniel Pitt – Barrister, Park Lane PlowdenHenry Percy-Raine – Barrister, Trinity Chambers Crispin Oliver – Barrister, Dere Street […]
Chambers was saddened to learn of the death of Gordon Atkinson who was formerly a member of 2 Harcourt Buildings and a Circuit Judge based in West Yorkshire. On Friday 12th August his great friend HH Paul Batty QC said, “This great warrior died early this afternoon after a short illness in York district Hospital. […]
SAFC Women produced a solid performance to round off a strong pre-season. In their friendly against Nottingham Forest, #SAFCwomen went into the second half leading 1-0 and were helped along the way to their final victory of 3-0 by our very own Katy Watson. 79′ Scarr’s free kick goes over the bar. Soon after, Watson’s […]
Our team of runners consisted of, from left to right, Debbie Adcock, Michael Cahill, Angela Morgan, Nick Rooke, Victoria Hajba-Ward, Katie Spence and Jennie Smith. Money raised so far has exceeded our target of £200 with the current total at £310. There is still time to donate and thank you to all who have donated […]
Four members of Chambers were instructed on behalf of the defence in the Murder trial after an attack took place, the victim having attended the final night of the Houghton Feast funfair in Houghton-le-Spring on 16 October last year. The high profile trial at Newcastle Crown Court lasted 2 ½ months involving 10 youths and […]
Calum McNicholas graduated with a first-class degree in law and an Outstanding on the Bar Professional Training Course. He received the Linda Sykes Memorial Prize for ranking first in his cohort, and was one of two students admitted to the Northumbria Bar Course Honour Roll. He also received the Middle Temple Certificate of Honour for […]
All members of chambers and staff at Dere Street join in congratulating Harvey Murray on his forthcoming appointment as a Circuit Judge. Harvey is a highly respected member of our distinguished family team who became a Recorder in 2019. He was born and raised in New Zealand, educated at the Universities of Auckland and Newcastle […]
Royal Courts of JusticeStrand, London, WC2A 2LL29/07/2022 These extremely serious and high-profile cases provided an opportunity for the Lord Chief Justice to consider the provisions relating to the imposition of ‘whole life’ tariffs when passing a sentences of life imprisonment. Full transcript of the Judgment can be found here
