Fountain Chambers is a progressive set of barristers’ chambers with offices in Middlesbrough and Newcastle, serving the North-East of England with a distinguished 50-year history. Founded in Baker Street and later moving to the Cleveland Business Centre, Chambers has evolved from a predominantly criminal practice to a robust full-service set with strong teams across multiple legal disciplines, including family law and criminal/regulatory matters.
Dedicated to providing a friendly, high-quality service, Fountain Chambers works with solicitors, individuals, unions, businesses, and local and national government departments. The set is committed to evolving its practice to meet changing legal demands while maintaining strong community roots. Many members have been appointed to judicial office, and Chambers takes pride in its legacy of leadership, including the first female head of chambers and the first two silks appointed from Teesside.
Services Offered
- Crime
- Family Law
- Inquests
- Police Disciplinary Matters
- Mediation
- Civil Law
- Employment Law
- Court of Protection and Mental Health Law
- Housing Law
- Public Access Work (direct instruction from the public)
- Publicly Funded (Legal Aid) Work
With offices in Middlesbrough and Newcastle, Fountain Chambers offers convenient conferencing facilities near local courts and serves clients across the North-East region. The set is regulated by the Bar Standards Board and maintains a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in legal services.
