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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Latest News
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14/09/2026
Anne Richardson successfully prosecutes ex-teaching assistant
Anne Richardson recently successfully prosecuted an ex-teaching assistant charged with sexually assaulting a number of schoolboys in the 1990’s. Philip Watson was convicted after trial and was sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court to seven years in prison. For media coverage please click here and here. If you would like to instruct Anne you can contact the […]
Read More14/09/2026
Pupil Deck – Charlotte Jones
Continuing our series of weekly introductions to our newest pupils, this week we are delighted to introduce Charlotte Jones, the third of four pupils undertaking pupillage with Dere Street Barristers in September. After graduating from Tring Park School for the Performing Arts with a Diploma in Professional Dance, Charlotte studied Law at Durham University. Thereafter, […]
Read More07/09/2026
Rachel Kelly secures acquittals following a trial held in the defendant’s absence
The defendant faced serious allegations of intentional strangulation and assault. Following a two-day trial at Newcastle Crown Court in the defendant’s absence, the jury returned unanimous not guilty verdicts on all counts. If you would like to instruct Rachel Kelly please click here to contact the criminal clerks.
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