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05/01/2022

Peter Makepeace KC

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Peter has practised exclusively in Criminal law since 1994 and has extensive experience of defending and prosecuting in all areas of serious crime. He is on the CPS Specialist Fraud Advocate Panel. Prior to taking Silk in early 2016, Peter frequently acted as leading Junior in multi counsel cases.  He continues to receive instruction as […]

05/11/2018

Peter Makepeace QC leading Aisha Wadoodi secure murder acquittal.

R -v- Weaver and others.  A row at a family funeral led to a young father being fatally stabbed by a cousin. The defendant maintained he didn’t know that his best friend had taken a knife with him.  After a three week jury trial alongside his co-accused,  he was acquitted of all charges, murder, manslaughter […]

01/01/2016

Peter Makepeace appointed to silk

It has been announced today (11th January 2016) that Peter Makepeace has been appointed to Queen’s Counsel. All members of chambers congratulate him on this richly deserved success. Peter will be sworn in by the Lord Chancellor on Monday 22nd February 2016.

17/10/2024

Congratulations to our members on their success in this year’s Chambers and Partners 2025 Edition

Crime – North Eastern (Bar) Band 2What the Team is Known ForDere Street Barristers is noted for its “high-quality and experienced barristers” for a wide range of criminal matters, including serious crimes such as homicides and serious sexual offences. Several members of the team are on CPS panels, and the chambers is also home to […]

02/10/2024

Dere Street ranked in the Legal 500 2025 across several disciplines

Criminal Law At Dere Street Barristers, the ‘very thorough and keen’ team continues to handle a high volume of serious criminal cases, and the set reports an uptick in instructions concerning serious sexual offences. Richard Herrmann, who is ‘extremely attentive to detail’, heads up the group and has expertise in defending and prosecuting in cases involving large-scale […]

19/10/2023

Many members of Chambers recognised in the Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2024 Edition

Crime – North Eastern (Bar) Dere Street Barristers is noted for an “excellent selection of experienced barristers” for a wide range of criminal matters, including serious crimes such as homicides and serious sexual offences. Several members of the team are on CPS panels, and the chambers is also home to a number of specialist rape […]

04/10/2023

Members of Chambers recommended in The Legal 500 2024 edition

Chambers are delighted to be recognised as a top tier set and have several members recommended in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500. We are a modern, innovative and forward thinking multi-disciplinary set of approximately 100 barristers including Silks and Junior Counsel. Our Head of Chambers is John Elvidge KC. If you require any […]

10/07/2023

Three people jailed for Hartlepool manslaughter

Three people who chased and killed a man in revenge for a knife attack have been jailed. Adam Thomson, 30, was hit by a Ford Focus in Hartlepool as he tried to flee after attacking his ex-partner’s new boyfriend, Teesside Crown Court heard. The three had previously denied murder but admitted manslaughter. Sarah Hadfield, 35, […]

20/10/2022

Chambers are delighted to have many members recommended in Chambers and Partners 2023 Edition

Criminal Law Dere Street Barristers offers expertise in a wide range of criminal matters, including serious crimes such as homicides and serious sexual offences. Several members of the team are on CPS panels, and the chambers is also home to a number of specialist rape prosecutors. Additional areas of strength for the set include cases […]

29/09/2022

20 members of Chambers have been recommended in the Legal 500 2023 Edition

Chambers are delighted to have several members recommended in this year’s edition. If you wish to know any further information on those who have been recommended or any member of Chambers then please contact one of our experienced clerks who will be able to assist. This is what others have to say: CHANCERY, PROBATE, AND […]