Chambers Review
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Crime - North Eastern (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
Dere Street Barristers is noted for its team, which includes "experienced silks and juniors as well as an energetic group of talented younger barristers." The set is noted for their expertise in a wide range of criminal matters, including serious crimes such as homicides and serious sexual offences. Several members of the team are on CPS panels, and the chambers is also home to a number of specialist rape prosecutors. Additional areas of strength for the set include cases relating to organised crime, such as drugs conspiracies, and criminal fraud matters. Instructions have recently included the case of R v Thomas Kwan, a GP charged with attempted murder of mother's partner.
Craig Mead is the senior clerk.
Strengths
Dere Street Chambers has a large, experienced clerking team which responds quickly and effectively to ensure that the needs of clients are met.
Dere Street clerks are exceptional. Craig is my go-to guy. No matter where he is in the world, he will always seek to help.
Dere Street Chambers clerking staff are second to none.
Dere Street clerks will always go the extra mile to accommodate.
Notable practitioners
John Elvidge KC attracts plaudits for his impressive experience of dealing with a broad variety of serious criminal matters. He has expertise in cases involving homicide, serious and organised crime, commercial drugs supply and serious sexual offences. He has been instructed to prosecute and defend cases brought by the CPS Complex Crime Unit.
John Elvidge is fantastic.
Peter Makepeace KC is a respected silk who is experienced at both prosecuting and defending a range of serious crime cases. His practice includes cases concerning drugs, homicide and serious violence. He sits on the CPS Specialist Fraud Advocate Panel.
Peter is simply the best.
Peter is just a superb advocate with a real flair for putting clients at their ease and a first-rate jury advocate.
Anne Richardson is a very capable junior with extensive experience in cases concerning sexual offences, including historic sexual abuse allegations. She also handles matters relating to murder, drugs and firearms.
Anne is an outstanding choice for the most demanding cases.
Anthony Davis is a well-regarded junior who wins praise for his impressive criminal practice. He regularly acts for defendants facing serious charges, such as homicide, conspiracy to supply and money laundering.
Anthony is a superb practitioner and a skilled jury advocate.
Anthony is hugely popular and a terrific advocate.
Daniel Cordey is a respected junior with notable experience in a wide range of criminal cases. He regularly handles matters relating to rape, murder and drugs offences.
Daniel is a busy and well-liked practitioner.
Daniel Cordey is exceptionally good.
David Lamb KC is a notable barrister with strong expertise in serious criminal cases. He is called upon to prosecute and defend matters relating to sexual offences, murder and manslaughter.
David is a conscientious, well-prepared and effective silk.
David Lamb KC's case preparation is meticulous.