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    What is The Legal 500? Oct 26 2008

    David Kelly, editor of The Legal 500, introduces the 2008 edition THIS year sees the 21st edition of The Legal 500. Read

    BHP is there for every legal requirement Oct 26 2008

    A FAST growing range of specialisms, new arrivals and two mergers in the last 12 months have seen BHP Law reach its highest position yet in the Legal 500. Read

    Largest firm continues to grow Oct 26 2008

    TBI Solicitors has strengthened its position as the largest law firm in the Tees Valley. TBI is a full- service legal firm employing 140 staff, including 15 partners and 60 further fee-earners. Read

    Looking after our clients’ environmental needs Oct 26 2008

    NO matter which way you turn, at present the outlook continues to be gloomy for the property market. Whether it’s residential or commercial properties, transaction numbers are declining and confidence in the market seems to be at an all time low. Read

    Celebrating 30 years in commercial law Oct 26 2008

    WE live in interesting times. As the credit crunch continues and there is talk of a full-blown recession, the need for commercial clients to make the right decisions is paramount. This in turn heightens the need to obtain the best legal advice. Read

    Landmark year for legal team at McKeags Sep 26 2008

    2007 was a milestone year for McKeags Law Firm. The real estate and banking finance divisions of the firm merged with Optima Legal to create one of the UK’s largest suppliers of volume legal services. Read

    Dedication to clients is hallmark of success Sep 26 2008

    WATSON Burton has completed another strong year, with real growth across major departments and more promotions to partners and associates than ever before. Read

    Eversheds increases its share of the market Sep 26 2008

    EVERSHEDS’ international capabilities and sector expertise have helped increase its market share so the firm remains a key player in the North East legal market. Read

    Hay & Kilner builds momentum Sep 26 2008

    THE 21-partner Newcastle law firm Hay & Kilner has reported another strong year’s performance. The firm attributes much to its personal approach offered across a full range of commercial and personal legal services. Read

    Dickinson Dees is leading the way in North legal services Sep 26 2008

    THE publication of this year’s Legal 500 sees Dickinson Dees LLP once again dominating the legal scene in the North East across the board in 28 categories, reinforcing our reputation for quality and service excellence. Read

    Reflecting on 60 years of success Sep 26 2008

    MINCOFFS is celebrating its 60th birthday year building on recent achievements both here in the region and nationally and is set to become Mincoff Jacksons in October following its merger with Teesside firm Jacksons. Read

    Reflecting on 60 years of success Sep 26 2008

    MINCOFFS is celebrating its 60th birthday year building on recent achievements both here in the region and nationally and is set to become Mincoff Jacksons in October following its merger with Teesside firm Jacksons. Read

    Service wins double top-tier ranking Sep 26 2008

    IRWIN Mitchell has become the only law firm to achieve a top tier ranking in the Legal 500 for both personal injury and clinical negligence work in the North. Read

    Firm builds its reputation on personal injury cases Sep 26 2008

    BROWELL Smith has expanded significantly and gained a similar reputation in a variety of areas including clinical negligence, employment law, family law, wills, trusts and probate, conveyancing and remortgaging, community care and welfare benefits. Read

    Employer clients go to experts at Phillips Sep 26 2008

    SAMUEL Phillips Law Firm is again recognised by Legal 500 for its expertise in a number of areas of legal practice for which it has gained national and local prominence. Read

    A rising star of the North East Sep 26 2008

    2008 has been one of Sintons LLP’s strongest years ever. Described in The Lawyer, as “a rising star in the North East”, there has been much positive news coming from this firm. Read

    Don't panic, but do think ahead Sep 26 2008

    ECONOMIC storms are blowing in faster and with greater severity than anyone predicted, or feared. In these circumstances, there’s certainly no need to panic, but the prudent business will be looking at how it will weather the months ahead. Read

    Keeping a rational perspective is key in difficult times Sep 26 2008

    TWO factors said to motivate financial markets, are fear and greed. Many don’t like those terms, because they’re too emotive. But surely protecting yourself against high levels of risk is prudent, not fearful. Read

    Practical experts easy to deal with Sep 28 2007

    HAY & Kilner has reported another strong year with outstanding increases in performance indicators. Read

    BHP reputation on the rise Sep 28 2007

    BLACKETT Hart & Pratt LLP has once again emerged as a rising star in the North East legal sector in the latest Legal 500. Read

    The Legal 500

    The North's top firms by number of fee-earners in the...

    Dickinson Dees: 502
    Ward Hadaway: 229
    Eversheds LLP: 139
    Hay & Kilner: 117
    Browell Smith & Co: 113
    Watson Burton LLP: 105
    BHP Law: 104
    Thompsons: 89
    Muckle LLP: 81
    Sintons LLP: 81
    McKeags: 80
    Gorman Hamilton
    Solicitors: 71
    Tilly Bailey Irvine: 66
    Burnetts: 54
    Crutes Law Firm: 47
    Mincoffs Solicitors LLP: 46
    Cartmell Shepherd: 45
    Berrymans Lace
    Mawer: 44
    David Gray Solicitors: 40
    Ben Hoare Bell LLP: 38
    Jacksons Commercial & Private LLP: 38
    Punch Robson: 33
    Irwin Mitchell: 31
    Archers Law LLP: 30
    Beecham Peacock: 30
    Patterson Glenton & Stracey: 30

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