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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08/06/2026
Congratulations on their amazing achievements
A huge congratulations goes out to Niamh Boothroyd on signing her professional football contract with Sunderland AFC Women and congratulations to Katy for re-signing her contact too. Both Niamh and Katy have been sponsored by Dere Street Barristers in the last few years, and we are super proud of their amazing achievements.
Read More17/05/2026
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991: a clarification
Twigg v R [2026] EWCA Crim 587 In a judgment handed down last week the Court of Appeal delivered an important clarification of s.3(1) of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, confirming that two people in different locations can simultaneously be in charge of a dangerous dog. The case also highlights the importance of taking adequate […]
Read More14/05/2026
Liam O’Brien Secures Acquittal in Medically Complex Sexual Assault Trial
Liam O’Brien recently secured the acquittal of a defendant charged with sexually assaulting his daughter following a trial at the Crown Court. The defendant, of previous good character, faced an allegation that he had digitally penetrated his then six-year-old daughter. The prosecution case included expert paediatric evidence said to be supportive of sexual abuse from a […]
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