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 - Update on Courts Opening 10th June 2020
Dear Fellow Circuiteer,
This update focuses on one issue only – the resumption of work in Courts across the Circuit.
Over recent weeks I have tried to keep you all updated on plans to re-open buildings and resume in person hearings. As soon as I have been able to tell you about the plans of HMCTS on Circuit I have shared the information with you.
Richard Wright QC
@NECircuitleader • 1 Jul 2020
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Richard Wright QC
@NECircuitleader • 3 Jul 2020
Yesterday, at Bradford Crown, I donned my wig & gown for the first time since 23rd March (the robing room there being open, in a controlled way). It felt good to have my suit of armour back. Lucky cufflinks and everything 👍🏻
Richard Wright QC
@NECircuitleader • 1 Jul 2020
Please don’t forget us: the people left in legal limbo by a court system with a backlog of half a million cases. Their stories will be heard this morning on @BBCr4today @SolaceWomensAid @TheCriminalBar @VictimsComm https://t.co/xCmVmE6vlH
Richard Wright QC
@NECircuitleader • 26 Jun 2020
LATEST UPDATE from @HMCTSgovuk: The following seven Crown Courts will resume jury trials next week (29 June). Sheffield Crown Court Liverpool Crown Court Woolwich Crown Court Luton Crown Court Maidstone Crown Court Canterbury Crown Court Manchester Crown Square
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*** Barristers under 10 years call *** further links to the @PIBarAssoc survey on small claims, fast tracks and practicalities of extended court hours. All four surveys take less than 5 mins to complete https://t.co/gWbdQoDqzx
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** Barristers under 10 years call ** please complete this urgent survey from @PIBarAssoc - deadline 3:30pm tomorrow 👇 https://t.co/PapYr4E5eQ
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Calling all barristers who have been severely impacted by Covid19. We want to hear about your personal experiences - how have you managed to (or not) get through these unprecedented times without further financial support? Please email us your story to campaigns@barcouncil.org.uk
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United front from the Circuits - there is a solution to the capacity problem in our Courts - investment! @TheCriminalBar @KateBrunnerQC @CircuitNorth @ne_circuit @SECircuit @westerncircuit @MidlandCircuit @WandCcircuit https://t.co/XVEYIemDyP
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