In association with LexisNexis and Jordan Publishing, Dere Street Barristers are delighted to invite you to join us at the Family Law Update Conference. A full day of lectures and training providing the very latest case-law developments, legislative and procedural changes from a team of outstanding speakers across all need-to-know topics. Speakers include: Aidan Vine […]

“The essence of proportionality is that the ends do not necessarily justify the means.” Sir Rupert Jackson, “Review of Civil Litigation Costs: Final Report” Dec 2009, Chapter 3, paragraph 5.3 It has been nearly 7 years since Sir Rupert published his seminal final report on the costs of civil litigation. The placement of proportionality at […]

Congratulations to the team of pupils from Keswick School who won the regional heat of the 2016/17 Bar Mock Trial Competition held at Newcastle Crown Court last weekend. The regional heat was organised by Chamber’s Christopher McKee, supported by members of the local Bar and judged by HHJ Prince, HHJ Rippon, HHJ Adams and Mr […]

Head of Chambers, John Elvidge QC said “Chambers is delighted to welcome Angharad Davies back to Dere Street Barristers.”  Angharad has a very strong reputation on circuit and nationally for her regulatory work and is also highly prized as a talented chancery and employment.  To view Angharad’s profile please click here

Dere Street extends a warm welcome to Angus who has today joined Chambers. Angus has a mixed criminal and regulatory law practice and will be joining one of the strongest criminal teams on the North Eastern Circuit that includes 4 Silks and 31 Junior practitioners. Further details of his experience can be found here

The analysis looks at the latest chapter which rests with the recent Court of Appeal decision from last week relating to the British Gas Ltd v Lock case.  The full article can be found here  

The analysis looks at the latest chapter which rests with the recent Court of Appeal decision from last week relating to the British Gas Ltd v Lock case.  The full article can be found here  

Head of Chambers, John Elvidge QC, in welcoming Liam O’Brien to Dere Street said, “we are delighted to have Liam on board. He is very well respected and I am sure his practice will continue to go from strength to strength” Liam will be joining one of the strongest criminal teams on the North Eastern Circuit […]

Head of Chambers, John Elvidge QC, in welcoming Liam O’Brien to Dere Street said, “we are delighted to have Liam on board. He is very well respected and I am sure his practice will continue to go from strength to strength” Liam will be joining one of the strongest criminal teams on the North Eastern Circuit […]