Email : p.makepeacekc@derestreet.co.uk
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chambers is delighted to have 14 members ranked in Chambers and Partners 2022. This is what the directory have to say:- Crime – North Eastern (Bar) John Elvidge QC John Elvidge QC attracts plaudits for his impressive experience of dealing with a broad variety of serious criminal matters. He has expertise in cases involving homicide, serious […]
Chambers is delighted to have 14 members ranked in Chambers and Partners 2022. This is what the directory have to say:- Crime – North Eastern (Bar) John Elvidge QC John Elvidge QC attracts plaudits for his impressive experience of dealing with a broad variety of serious criminal matters. He has expertise in cases involving homicide, serious […]
