Why Choose Dere Street
We are a thriving multi-disciplinary set of approximately 100 barristers including Silks and Junior Counsel.
We offer specialist advocacy, advisory and drafting expertise at every level of seniority.
We are committed to delivering high quality legal services locally and nationally.
Our dedicated and experienced civil, criminal and family clerking teams make the process of instructing us simple with a straight-forward, user-friendly, approach to ensure that clients receive the standard of service they require.
We have modern conference facilities at our staffed premises in Newcastle, Middlesbrough and York.
In the increasingly competitive market for legal services, Dere Street stands out as one of the leading barristers’ chambers in the country with many members of Chambers ranked in the major legal directories.
Our areas of expertise
Providing the highest quality service in a friendly, approachable and results-focused manner.
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08/11/2025
Sunderland Law Society Dinner 2025
Chambers held a table at this year’s Law Society dinner on Friday evening at the Roker Hotel in Sunderland. The local charity, Veterans in Crisis, was chosen by Robin Ford, this year’s president. Everyone who attended had such a lovely evening that included, games, relaxed and humour filled speeches, a band playing hits from the […]
Read More03/11/2025
Members of Chambers and staff extend a warm welcome to Ralph McMullan who begins his tenancy within Chambers today
Ralph is a highly experienced lawyer and advocate who spent 20 years as a solicitor before transferring to the Bar. He will be joining the Family and Civil Costs teams in Chambers John Elvidge KC – Head of Chambers said “we are delighted to welcome Ralph to chambers, he has a wealth of experience and […]
Read More27/10/2025
Court of Appeal quashes sentence of immediate imprisonment
Calum McNicholas represented a 22-year-old who pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences. The Defendant was given an immediate custodial sentence. Calum successfully argued that the Crown Court erred in its application of the suspended sentence guidelines. Following submissions, the Court of Appeal replaced the immediate imprisonment with a suspended sentence. They also agreed with Calum’s […]
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