Anne Richardson represented the Crown in the prosecution of a multiple rapist, George Stephenson who tried to evade justice by pretending to be wheelchair-bound and mentally impaired has been sentenced today, after being caught out by a police surveillance operation.  His wife, Wendy Stephenson was also convicted of offences against the same victim.  More […]

  Anne Richardson represented the Crown in the prosecution of a multiple rapist, George Stephenson who tried to evade justice by pretending to be wheelchair-bound and mentally impaired has been sentenced today, after being caught out by a police surveillance operation.  His wife, Wendy Stephenson was also convicted of offences against the same victim.  More […]

Dere Street are delighted to announce that Karen Lennon and Michael Cahill have been appointed as Deputy District Judges to sit on the North Eastern Circuit. The appointments are part-time and Karen and Michael will continue their busy practices in family, civil, criminal and regulatory law.

Good luck to our pupils, Edmund Jackson, Henry Hawkesworth, James Howard and Rebecca Broadbent who embark upon their second six pupillage.  If you require any further information regarding their experience then please see their individual profiles or contact one of our clerks.    

        Chambers extend their good wishes to Her Honour Judge Julie Clemitson who sits at Newcastle Crown Court for the first time today.

Dere Street tenants Jamie Johnston and Seth Kitson recently spent two evenings talking to over 70 students at the universities of Northumbria and Newcastle.  They were joined by solicitors from Mincoffs Solicitors, Gordon Brown Law Firm, Watson Burton LLP and The Richmond Partnership to tell students about some of the toughest interview questions they’ve faced […]

Julie was the head of our criminal team and is highly respected by her colleagues in the legal professions across the region; an outstandingly able barrister she will be an excellent addition to the local judiciary.  She is the second female appointment to the Circuit Bench from these Chambers in as many years. 

  Michael was called to the bar in 2012 and will continue in his practice alongside this appointment.”