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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23/12/2025
Opening times over the Christmas period
Seasons greetings and a happy New Year from all at Dere Street Barristers. Chambers buildings will close at 3.00pm on Tuesday 23rd December and reopen on Friday 2nd January at 9.00am (until 3.00pm on this day). Staff will be available Monday 29th – Wednesday 31st 9.00am – 3.00pm for urgent business and can be contacted […]
Read More18/12/2025
All for one and one for all: Financial Remedies update
Join Crispin Oliver and Jonathan Walker-Kane for a Financial Remedies update, where they will guide you through the key developments that shaped 2025. The session will also feature contributions from Emma Gough and Zak Fixter. Emma will explore the increasingly topical issue of chattels in “Who Gets the Dog?”, while Zak will provide valuable insight into the latest […]
Read More09/12/2025
We are recruiting for a Barristers’ Clerk in our Teesside office
Salary: Up to £26,000 starting salary Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm Holidays: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays Benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme, Death in Service Benefit, Cycle to work Scheme, travel expenses if required to work at other locations. Job Description We have a vacancy for a Barristers’ Clerk based in our […]
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