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Dere Street Barristers opens second Newcastle office
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Image caption: (L–R) Ami Dodd, Barrister; Andrew Pike, Barrister; Sarah Preest, Barrister; Jack Gibson, Administrative Assistant; Frazer McDermott, Barrister.
Dere Street Barristers, one of the largest chambers in the North East, is celebrating the opening of its second office in Newcastle, complementing its existing chambers facilities in Newcastle, Middlesbrough and York.
Provincial House is a newly refurbished, bespoke, modern office facility located on Northumberland Street. Situated in the heart of Newcastle’s busy shopping and business district, it is conveniently positioned in close proximity to the Civil, Family Courts and Tribunal Courts, at Barras Bridge.
MODERN SPACE, TIMELESS EXPERTISE
Speaking about the new Northumberland Street office, Head of Chambers, John Elvidge, KC, said: “The people and businesses in the North East need to have access to high-quality specialist legal services locally. Our investment in these new premises, so close to the Newcastle Civil and Family Courts and Tribunals Centre, demonstrates our confidence in, and ongoing commitment to serving that demand. We look forward to welcoming all of our clients, old and new, to Provincial House.”
Image caption: (L–R) Frazer McDermott, Barrister and Andrew Pike, Barrister.
Provincial House comprises a welcoming reception area, a Clerk’s room, a Barrister’s work room, a seminar room seating up to 60 people, five conference rooms, and a lounge and kitchen. The elegant new space offers an accessible, professional and inviting base for barristers and clients. As with all Dere Street Barristers’ offices, it is equipped with the technology to seamlessly facilitate remote and in-person conferences, meetings, mediations and private hearings.
The new Northumberland Street office complements Dere Street Barristers’ newly refurbished Newcastle Chambers on Broad Chare, located by the Newcastle Crown Court on the Quayside.
With four well-equipped and welcoming offices across the North Eastern Circuit, the Chambers boasts a highly experienced team practising predominantly in Family, Civil and Criminal law. They are renowned for the provision of high-quality specialist advice and service to a diverse range of clients.
A REPUTATION BUILT ON RESULTS
Dere Street Barristers was formed in 2011, following the merger of two long-established sets, Broad Chare Chambers and York Chambers. Now with over 100 barristers, including King’s Counsel, Dere Street Barristers is one of the largest sets on the North Eastern Circuit. Nationally, Dere Street Barristers has grown from strength to strength, building an enviable reputation for unrivalled expertise and experience across all disciplines.
In addition to a well-established and thriving team of Leading and Junior Counsel, the barristers are assisted by a large team of highly experienced clerks and staff. Dere Street Barristers also recruits at least four new pupils annually, providing superb in-house training through a very rigorous yet supportive pupillage programme. The programme is designed to ensure the continuation of excellence, quality of advocacy, advice and service which distinguishes the Chambers.
A further, highly unique aspect of Dere Street Barristers is the Charitable Trust, established in 2018. The Trust contributes to a wide range of local community charities and projects and is funded by the many barristers in Chambers who choose to contribute 1% of their gross earnings to charity. Alongside other charitable giving by the Chambers, approaching £300,000 has been distributed by the Trust alone.
Image caption: Dere Street Barristers’ new office on Northumberland Street at Provincial House, Newcastle.
MORE THAN LAW: INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
Dere Street Barristers continues to expand its reputation and presence, both in the North East and nationally. The barristers and staff are exceptionally well trained and supported by the experience and leadership of well-established and highly specialised practitioners, a significant number noted in the Legal 500 for their excellence and expertise in their respective practice areas.
Dere Street Barristers continues not only to fortify its reputation at the heart of the legal and wider community in the North East, but also as a distinctive and leading set of barristers at a national level.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Whether you’re facing a complex legal challenge, seeking specialist advice or simply want to know your options, Dere Street Barristers has the people, the facilities and the passion to support you.
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Dere Street Barristers, Provincial House, 150 Northumberland Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7DQ
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After gaining a first in her BA Media and Journalism degree at Northumbria University, Rachael worked at Newcastle’s leading regional newspaper with her stories being picked up in national and global newspapers. She spent two very successful years giving a voice to those communities across the North East who otherwise…
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