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.
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20/01/2026
Hurry – time is running out!
There are only a few days left before the 2026 Pupillage competition closes. The pupillage gateway opened on 5th of January and Chambers invited candidates to apply between 5 January 2026 and 22 January 2026, Successful candidates will receive an invitation to attend a first round interview by Saturday 31 January 2026. Chambers intends to hold first […]
Read More19/01/2026
Laura Peto successfully quashes conviction for breach of a restraining order
Laura’s client was charged with breaching a restraining order by entering a shop where his ex-partner, the subject of the order, worked. At the time he was subject to a restraining order, made in 2024, that prohibited direct or indirect contact with her and entering any building he reasonably knew her to reside or work. […]
Read More12/01/2026
Rachel Kelly secures acquittal
Rachel Kelly had a jury trial last week where a female defendant was acquitted after just 45 minutes of jury deliberations. The Defendant was accused of attempted robbery and after 3 days (2 days of evidence) and around 45 minutes of deliberations the jury returned unanimous not guilty verdicts. Rachel was instructed by Tilly, Bailey […]
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