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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14/07/2026
Appointment: Crispin Oliver
All members of Chambers and staff warmly congratulate Crispin Oliver upon his forthcoming appointment as Area Coroner for County Durham and Darlington, which has been announced by the Chief Coroner today. Crispin has enjoyed an outstanding career at the Bar and is one of the most eminent specialists in family finance and alternative dispute resolution […]
Read More09/07/2026
Jordan Parkinson secures acquittal for Vietnamese man charged with producing cannabis
The defendant successfully ran the modern slavery defence, after a negative NRM decision was received. Jordan successfully argued that the s45 defence was satisfied and the Crown were not able to disprove the statutory defence. The defence case set out how the defendant was illegally trafficked into the country and was subjected to repeated violence […]
Read More06/07/2026
Jordan Parkinson secures acquittal for 20-year-old accused with 4 counts of domestic violence
The defendant was acquitted of all counts, including ABH, intentional strangulation and common assaults of his ex-partner after a 4-day trial at Newcastle Crown Court. Jordan successfully cross-examined the complainant highlighting the multiple accounts she had given to the police and the court, demonstrating she was not a credible nor reliable witness. The defendant maintains […]
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