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.
Our areas of expertise
Providing the highest quality service in a friendly, approachable and results-focused manner.
Dere Street Barristers a set with a difference!
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Latest News
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29/09/2026
Welcoming Our New Tenants
Dere Street Barristers is delighted to announce that Lydia Gibson, Amelia Taylor and Robert White have all successfully completed their pupillages and accepted offers of tenancy within Chambers. Throughout their pupillages, Lydia, Amelia and Robert have each demonstrated exceptional professionalism, commitment and ability, making valuable contributions to Chambers while developing their practices under the guidance […]
Read More28/09/2026
Pupil Deck: Dere Street Wish Our Pupils Every Success as they embark upon their first six
Pupillage is a significant and rewarding stage in a barrister’s career, providing the opportunity to develop advocacy, legal knowledge and professional skills under the guidance of experienced practitioners. We are proud to support this year’s cohort and look forward to seeing their continued growth and achievements over the coming months. Our pupils are: Nicoletta Gerakios […]
Read More22/09/2026
Laura Peto secures conviction for man driving with a knife on a public road
After a three-day trial at Newcastle Crown Court, the jury delivered a unanimous guilty verdict in respect of a defendant who was alleged to have been driving late at night with a kitchen knife in his vehicle. He disputed the allegation, claiming that he never had the knife in his car and he instead placed […]
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