Welcome to North Eastern Circuit
There are almost a thousand members of Circuit and you will be able to find a specialist barrister of the highest quality whatever your legal problem.
Welcome to the North Eastern Circuit. There are almost a thousand Members of Circuit and you will be able to find a specialist barrister of the highest quality whatever your legal problem. Local knowledge is a huge advantage in the majority of cases that come before the Courts.
Whether you are involved in a planning dispute, contractual dispute, a disagreement over children, or have been charged with a criminal offence, there will be a Barrister on Circuit who can advise and represent you. It’s entirely up to you as to whether a Barrister represents you.
To find your Barrister please decide which City you need them to be in and then go to each Chambers’ website via the links on this site. We cover all areas from Newcastle down to Sheffield and from Hull to Bradford. For appropriate cases we can also travel to any Court in England or Wales.
Covid-19 Updates - view all
LEADER - Bulletin 8 Jan 2021
Dear Fellow Circuiteer,
Nobody said that this was going to be easy…………..
We were all no doubt relieved to see the back of 2020, but are now starting 2021 with another national lockdown and the rates of COVID higher than they were last April. There can be no doubt that very difficult weeks and month lie ahead of us personally and as a Circuit.
Richard Wright QC
@NECircuitleader • 17 Jan 2021
HMCTS are holding a, short notice, webinar with Legal Professionals to answer questions on court safety on the evening of 21 Jan. Questions can be submitted to the curiously titled email address: changesomethingthatmatters@justice.gov.uk
Richard Wright QC
@NECircuitleader • 15 Jan 2021
Letter from the Acting Chief Executive of @HMCTSgovuk to Circuit Leaders @KateBrunnerQC @NECircuitleader @CAgnewQC @WandCcircuit @midland_circuit @BarCouncilChair @thebarcouncil https://t.co/WofJe5H5nr
Richard Wright QC
@NECircuitleader • 14 Jan 2021
This HMcts assurance that small con rooms in custody areas have been taken out of use is not true. https://t.co/OsmWcAyEJX
Richard Wright QC
@NECircuitleader • 14 Jan 2021
IMPORTANT COVID-19 COURT SAFETY UPDATE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BAR AND CIRCUIT LEADERS @BarCouncilChair @KateBrunnerQC @NECircuitleader @CAgnewQC @WandCcircuit @midland_circuit @thebarcouncil https://t.co/ll7xqTRKZ6
North Eastern Circuit
@NE_Circuit
Would the Non Publicly-Funded Bar Please Step Forward? https://t.co/XJko2VUNKi
North Eastern Circuit
@NE_Circuit
Dear Legal Tweeps, At 0939 @ne_circuit asked for volunteers. It's now 0945 & 14 people have answered. So, even though you're not from God's Own Counties, if you haven't volunteered, you can. I'm asking for 5 hours of your time, max. DM me your email, chambers & specialism. Please
North Eastern Circuit
@NE_Circuit
Important announcement from the Presiding Judges of the North Eastern Circuit on attendance at the Crown Court https://t.co/W3PPzh85kK
North Eastern Circuit
@NE_Circuit
The Lord Chief Justice has given an update following the Prime Minister's lockdown announcement. https://t.co/XwA62K61Jr
Wellbeing at the bar
Psychological wellbeing within the profession is rarely spoken about. The Bar Council are seeking to address and support the challenges facing the profession.
Join the circuit
Membership of Circuit is open to members of the Bar of England and Wales, who ordinarily practise, or intend to practise on the North Eastern Circuit.
Charity
Over the last thirty years the Circuit has raised almost £200,000 by organising the annual raffle and, in more recent times, a charity auction of lots.
FAQ's
Answers to all the questions you might have