Focus is on transparency for new firm

Nov 7 2007 by Iain Laing, The Journal

A NEW law practice has opened in Newcastle offering a broad range of advice to business, farmers and councils.

Smithson Law Firm, which is based on High Bridge, says it will provide commercial law services to city and rural business contacts throughout the North of England. Senior partner Michael Smithson says clear and accurate advice, coupled with transparent, fixed fees, are central to the firm’s client-focused operations.

Mr Smithson, who has more than 30 years’ legal experience, is the driving force behind Smithson Law Firm Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). The firm’s niche services include commercial property, rural business, joint ventures and a formidable debt recovery and service charge collection core.

He said: “We’re a no-nonsense, client-focused firm that does not make mountains out of molehills when it comes to legal matters. We provide clear, accurate advice and solutions with, wherever possible, fixed fees, giving a completely transparent legal service to our clients who are at the heart of the practice.”

The firm, which handles local authority, financial, agricultural and SME accounts, said it prides itself on the quality of service and high standards of personal care which it delivers to clients.

“We’re more flexible and therefore more responsive than many larger firms. We are completely client-focused and always operate with our clients’ best interests in mind,” said Mr Smithson.

“Our clients are assured of close partner contact at Smithson Law Firm, which may be more difficult to achieve within larger operations. Our partners are involved at a nuts-and-bolts level in cases and are always accessible to clients.”

Underpinning the firm’s services is investment in technology. The firm has an online case-management system, generating instant case progression-tracking for clients to access anytime, anywhere.

Mr Smithson said: “We have invested heavily in technology and have a strong in-house IT department to ensure we provide cutting-edge and accessible legal support for our clients.

“This is a very exciting time for Smithson Law Firm. The feedback we are receiving is excellent and a testament to our commitment in delivering high standards of client care which will remain our top priority as the practice grows.”