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.

Dere Street Barristers a set with a difference!

 

All members of Chambers (barristers) are regulated by the

Bar Standards Board

Latest News

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06/01/2026

Pupils visit students at York College

Two of our current pupils, Amelia Taylor and Lidia Beqiraj recently visited some students at York College to talk about their experiences as law students through to pupillage and this is what they had to say… ” It was a pleasure to be able to speak to the students of York College about our experiences […]

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05/01/2026

Leadership, Legacy, and Law: Baroness Hale to Headline

Save the Date: Financial Remedies North 2026 – York We’re pleased to announce the return of Financial Remedies North (formerly Not the Jordans) in May 2026. Join colleagues from across the region for a refreshed and insightful programme featuring leading voices in financial remedies. Further details and formal registration will follow—but for now, please mark […]

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23/12/2025

Opening times over the Christmas period

Seasons greetings and a happy New Year from all at Dere Street Barristers. Chambers buildings will close at 3.00pm on Tuesday 23rd December and reopen on Friday 2nd January at 9.00am (until 3.00pm on this day). Staff will be available Monday 29th – Wednesday 31st 9.00am – 3.00pm for urgent business and can be contacted […]

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