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 13th August 2021
Dear Fellow Circuiteer,
This has been a sad week for the North Eastern Circuit with the death of two well-loved members Matthew Collins and Lorna Cole. You will all have read the heartfelt tribute paid to Matthew that was circulated earlier in the week, and it is right that I now say a little more about Lorna.
Richard Wright QC
@NECircuitleader • 3 Dec 2021
It's December, it's Friday and this week we give our #FridayShoutOut to Glenn Parsons of @psqbar. A male ally of Women in the Law UK a visible #rolemodel. #law #ambassador #love #WomenInTheLawUk #recognition #achievement #leader https://t.co/yhrRTN94Di
Richard Wright QC
@NECircuitleader • 24 Nov 2021
At @middletemple for call tonight. Congratulations to all those being called today and tomorrow. For all the pressures that we face we ought to occasionally remind ourselves of how privileged we are to be members of this great profession @thebarcouncil https://t.co/1VRMOf8yg0
Richard Wright QC
@NECircuitleader • 19 Nov 2021
Circuit Leaders are baffled by the LCJ's comment 'when Presiding Judges ask for examples of listing issues none are put forward'. We've been providing info about the current listing crisis as has @TheCriminalBar- seems not to have reached LCJ. 🤷♀️ https://t.co/KYY7vnam8S 1/2
Richard Wright QC
@NECircuitleader • 13 Nov 2021
Working on a very exciting project today for the NEC diversity & equality working group. Thank you @psqbar for hosting us! @NECircuitleader @WeAre21Degrees https://t.co/yfXTL8FV8j
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@WeAreAdvocate @ne_circuit @SarahEasby @SpireBarristers Your circuit @ne_circuit and your leader could not be prouder Sarah - richly deserved and a perfect successor to John
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We have a brand new award this year in partnership with the @ne_circuit to honour the life of a #probonohero: the John Collins Pro Bono Excellence Award, presented by @NECircuitleader. Nominated by the casework team, congratulations to @SarahEasby from @SpireBarristers 👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/jyOnyGV1xG
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You kept the name @CircuitNorth and we kept the silver @ne_circuit https://t.co/m0titOmLp0
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@ne_circuit ready for the opening of the legal year at Westminster Abbey. An important year ahead as we navigate capacity issues, legal aid reviews and the introduction of controversial legislation https://t.co/6610V1762h
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
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