North East Solicitors

Our Legal Experts

Meet Our Expert Legal Team

Our team of experienced solicitors brings decades of combined legal expertise across all practice areas. Each member is dedicated to providing exceptional representation and achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Sarah Thompson

Senior Partner | Family Law Specialist

LLB (Hons) - University of Newcastle

SRA Registered Solicitor (15+ years)

Resolution Accredited Family Mediator

Sarah specializes in complex family law matters including high-net-worth divorces, international child custody disputes, and domestic violence protection. With over 15 years of experience, she has successfully resolved hundreds of family law cases through both negotiation and court representation.

Divorce & Separation Child Custody Financial Settlements Mediation

James Anderson

Partner | Property & Conveyancing

LLB (Hons) - Durham University

SRA Registered Solicitor (18+ years)

Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accredited

James leads our property law department, handling complex commercial and residential transactions. He has extensive experience in property development, lease extensions, and landlord-tenant disputes, with a track record of completing thousands of successful property transactions.

Residential Conveyancing Commercial Property Lease Extensions Property Disputes

Michael Roberts

Partner | Commercial Law

LLB (Hons), MBA - University of Leeds

SRA Registered Solicitor (20+ years)

Corporate Law Specialist

Michael specializes in corporate and commercial law, advising SMEs and large corporations on mergers, acquisitions, commercial contracts, and corporate governance. His business-focused approach helps clients navigate complex commercial transactions efficiently.

M&A Commercial Contracts Corporate Governance Business Formation

Emily Wilson

Senior Solicitor | Immigration Law

LLB (Hons) - Northumbria University

SRA Registered Solicitor (12+ years)

Level 2 Immigration & Asylum Accredited

Emily is our immigration law specialist with an exceptional track record in visa applications, appeals, and citizenship matters. She has successfully handled hundreds of immigration cases with a 92% success rate, helping families reunite and businesses recruit international talent.

Work Visas Family Visas Citizenship Appeals

David Clark

Senior Solicitor | Personal Injury

LLB (Hons) - University of Newcastle

SRA Registered Solicitor (14+ years)

APIL Accredited Personal Injury Specialist

David specializes in personal injury claims, having recovered millions in compensation for clients. He handles workplace accidents, road traffic incidents, medical negligence, and industrial disease claims, working on a No Win No Fee basis for eligible cases.

Workplace Accidents Road Traffic Medical Negligence No Win No Fee

Jessica Lewis

Solicitor | Wills & Probate

LLB (Hons) - University of Sunderland

SRA Registered Solicitor (10+ years)

Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP)

Jessica specializes in estate planning, will writing, and probate administration. She provides sensitive, expert guidance on complex estate matters, inheritance tax planning, and lasting powers of attorney, helping clients protect their legacies.

Will Writing Probate Estate Planning LPAs

Robert Hall

Senior Solicitor | Criminal Defense

LLB (Hons) - University of Durham

SRA Registered Solicitor (16+ years)

Police Station Accredited Representative

Robert provides robust criminal defense representation with 24/7 availability for police station attendance. He has successfully defended clients in complex fraud cases, serious assaults, and drug offenses, achieving numerous acquittals and favorable outcomes.

Criminal Defense Fraud Cases 24/7 Support Court Representation

Laura Walker

Solicitor | Employment Law

LLB (Hons) - Newcastle University

SRA Registered Solicitor (9+ years)

Employment Lawyers Association Member

Laura specializes in employment law, representing both employees and employers. She handles unfair dismissal claims, discrimination cases, settlement agreements, and provides HR support to businesses, with a strong track record in Employment Tribunal proceedings.

Unfair Dismissal Discrimination Settlement Agreements HR Support

Our Team