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23/03/2023

Cleveland and South Durham Family Justice Board conference 17th March 2023

The Cleveland and South Durham Family Justice Board conference was a great success with the Crypt in Middlesbrough Town Hall being completely sold out! Helen Scourfield chaired and opened the conference, and all of the speakers were outstanding. Lads like Us packed the biggest punch, which will hopefully lead to a shift in the way […]

23/03/2023

David Lamb KC leading Andrew Walker secure a conviction for the Murder of Northumbria University student Jason Brockbanks.

Aaron Ray, 21, from Sunderland, who stabbed his lover after reading messages to other men on dating app Grindr has been jailed for life. He was convicted of Murder after a 7 day trial at Newcastle Crown Court. Prosecutor David Lamb KC, leading Andrew Walker, both of Dere Street Barristers had told jurors it was […]

20/03/2023

Dere Street Barristers are pleased to welcome Ruth Phillips to Chambers.

Ruth was called in 2001 and is a very well known children law specialist. Head Of Chambers John Elvidge KC said “We are delighted to welcome Ruth to chambers. Ruth is a very experienced and highly regarded family practitioner who is a significant addition to one of largest family teams in the country.” If you would […]

07/03/2023

James Rutherford, prosecuted by Mr David Lamb KC, has been jailed for life for murdering his half-sibling in Blyth

David Lamb KC, prosecuting, said: “There had been a dispute between them over £160 in cash and some possessions, including a mobile phone taken from the defendant when he was intoxicated and asleep at his friend’s flat. The Defendant pleaded guilty to murder and having an article with a blade or point and was sentenced […]

21/02/2023

York LFJB Conference 2023

Friday 31st March 9.30am – 4.30pm Principal Hotel, York. Sponsored by Dere Street Barristers, Ramsdens Solicitors, Pepperells Solicitors, Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors and Jones Myers Solicitors

14/02/2023

Cleveland and South Durham Local Family Justice Board Conference

Cleveland and South Durham Local Family Justice Board Conference Teenagers, Trauma and the Family Justice System Middlesbrough Town Hall Friday 17th March 2023 – 9.30am-4.30pm This event will be CPD registered [6 CPD Points] TICKET PRICES – £75 Reduced Ticket price for Social Workers and CAFCASS officers £50 [including lunch and refreshments] Event sponsored by […]

10/02/2023

Inquest into the deaths of Lyndsey Watkins and Ryan Turner near Durham

Senior Assistant Coroner for County Durham and Darlington Crispin Oliver recorded a verdict of unlawful killing in the case of Lyndsey Watkins. The coroner ruled that Mr Turner died as a result of a car crash, but said, because of the circumstances, a different verdict was necessary regarding the death of Ms Watkins. Media coverage […]

09/02/2023

Thomas Parsons-Munn Successfully appeals against a decision of The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)

Thomas Parsons-Munn attended the appeal on behalf of The Borough Council of Gateshead on an appeal against the decision of the First-tier Tribunal to cancel civil penalties imposed by the appellant on the respondent, City Estate Holdings Limited, for the offence of managing or being in control of two properties that were required to be […]

06/02/2023

HH Paul Batty KC (1953 – 2023)

It is with great sadness that Chambers has received news that Paul Batty died at the weekend in York Hospital.  Paul was called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn) in 1975 and completed his pupillage at 51 Westgate Road. He enjoyed a stellar career at the Bar, taking Silk in 1995. He was appointed a Circuit […]

02/02/2023

Katy Watson – England call up!

Chambers are delighted to hear that Katy is on standby for the England Women’s Under 19 Fixture Camp; Monday 13th – Wednesday 22nd February, Alicante, Spain. She has also been called up for the England Women’s Under 18 Fixture Camp; Friday 17th – Monday 20th February @ St George’s Park, Burton Upon Trent. Katy is […]