Anne Richardson leading Jane Waugh secured the conviction of both Andrew Hadwin and Cheryl Pickles after an earlier 6 week trial at Teesside Crown Court. Hadwin, 39, who was found guilty of raping a child and neglect, died at HMP Durham in February. Prosecutor Anne Richardson, leading Jane Waugh, said both Pickles and Hadwin were “sadistic” […]

After a seven-week trial at Teesside Crown Court, Anne Richardson, leading Richard Herrmann secured the conviction of four former staff members at Whorton Hall, a Durham hospital for vulnerable people, having been found guilty of the ill treatment of vulnerable patients in their care. Matthew Banner, 43, of Faulkner Road, Newton Aycliffe, was convicted on five charges […]

Katie Watson who plays for Sunderland AFC and sponsored by Chambers has been named as Women’s ‘Young Player of the Year award. Congratulations Katie from everyone here in Chambers. Worthy winner of this award. ‘A very bright future ahead for our young star.’ Sunderland AFC Women

Wednesday, 17th May 20230845 – 1700The GuildhallSt Martins Courtyard,Coney StreetYORKYO1 9QL£80.005 CPD Hr(s) Secure your place here Speakers and topics District Judge Nicola Shaw (Retired) Privacy or Open Justice in the FRC? The Honourable Mr Justice Mostyn, formerly Judicial Lead of the Family Remedy Court of England and Wales – Key Note Speaker. When and […]

Chambers was saddened to learn of the premature death of former Head of Chambers Christopher Walton at the age of only 74. He was a local man, educated at St Cuthbert’s Grammar School, Newcastle (as was) and then Downing College, Cambridge. Christopher was called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of Middle Temple in […]

Our current pupils entered into their second six on Monday 3rd April 2023 and have made a flying start. We have general Common Law Pupils Calum McNicolas, Rachel Kelly and Molly McNestry who are under the supervision of Michael Cahill, Richard Herrmann and Elizabeth Lugg respectively, we have a Civil Law Specialist Pupil Holly Hickin […]

Chambers are delighted to announce that Katy Watson, who is sponsored by Dere Street Barristers, has been selected for the Under-19 England squad. Well done Katy on this achievement that is a testament to all of the hard work and determination you demonstrate on and off the football pitch. Enjoy every minute Katy, we are […]

On 31st March, after almost 30 years’ service, Ann Hodgson retired from her post as our receptionist.  Ann joined us soon after we opened at 14 Toft Green and has welcomed generations of barristers and members of staff to chambers. Over the years she has been the face and voice of chambers to countless solicitors and their […]

All members of chambers and staff join in wishing Michael Bosomworth a very happy retirement after over 40 years in practice. He was called to the Bar in 1979 and for many years successfully managed a mixed practice taking across the jurisdiction, from commercial to family to crime. When he joined us in July 2007, from […]

Today is Tom’s last day in chambers as he heads into retirement.  His youthful looks and schoolboy smile conceal over 40 years at the Bar. He was called in 1981 and long ago proved his versatility across the disciplines: a veteran of the Cleveland child abuse cases and countless jury trials, latterly he specialised in […]