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Please contact us on 0191 232 9547 if we can help during these uncertain times. Our team are working and can help you by phone, email or videoconference.
How can we help?
Newcastle and South Shields award-winning solicitors
Family
Our award-winning team of family lawyers has specialists across the full range of family law and divorce
Crime
Our team of specialist criminal defence solicitors will provide expert advice and representation
Property
Our experienced team can assist with all aspects of domestic and commercial conveyancing and property transactions
Mental Health
The largest team of specialist Mental Health solicitors in the North East. Advice in relation to the Mental Health Act 1983
Immigration
Our specialist team are nationally recognised for our expertise in both business and personal immigration law
Family Mediation
Our mediators work with you to resolve your separation, divorce or other family problems without going to court
Court of Protection
The Court of Protection team advise and assist with decisions for those who do not have the mental capacity to do so
Wills, Probate & Life Planning
Advice on wills, probate and trust, tax planning, LPA, and estate administration
Motoring
Our road traffic specialists represent those accused of motoring and driving offences
OUR TEAM
We have over 80 employees including 8 Partners across our offices in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne and opposite the Town Hall in South Shields.
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thanks for your patience with this Mary; I imagine it was quite difficult for you but then that is why I refer people to you! Quote from a local Family Solicitor
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - MediationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
The case spanned close to 3 years and in parts becoming quite complex, requiring specialists. Throughout this period I found David Gray's staff to be professional, efficient and was kept informed at every stage of my case. This together with the experienced barristers they have at their disposal, saw my case conclude in a positive result. I have no problem in recommending David Gray solicitors and should I need legal representation in the future would use them again.
Client testimonial about Hannah Mostoufi - CrimeWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I would just like to personally say thanks to you for all the work you've done on my case over the years.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Your team has helped me so much and given me the confidence to see this through. You are absolutely lovely in every aspect, a credit toy our team.
Client testimonial about Meg AbbottWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Please pass on my thanks to Mary Shaw for a very worthwhile meeting on Friday. It was so useful to have the process simplified giving me an idea for the various options which maybe available.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - Family MediationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We were extremely happy with your excellent expertise which made you able to finalise our application almost as soon as you took it up. There is no doubt that we will resort to you again.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Heartfelt thanks. I really do not know how I'd cope without you at these meetings. You really are great at your job and its greatly appreciated.
Client testimonial about Jenny Carter - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
"Everything was amazing!"
Client testimonial about Rebecca Graham - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thanks so much Nicola for all your hard work. You have made this move as smooth as possible so we are really grateful!
Client testimonial about Nicola Fisher - PropertyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I would like to thank Mary Shaw in particular for her excellent approach, with a balance of professionalism, pragmatism and compassion. I would rate Mary highly as a Mediator & solicitor, and have no hesitation in recommending her services.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - MediationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thanks to Irfan for our meeting last week. It was very informative and explained in a very straight forward and easy to understand manner. We’ll be sure to engage his services if needed in the future.
Client testimonial about Irfan Ali - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you for looking after my case so well yesterday. It was immediately reassuring that you understood my particular situation so well and I was impressed with the assured way you facilitated getting the key points across in court. I am of course delighted with the outcome.
Client testimonial about Sophie Allinson - MotoringWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you so much for all your help and advice sorting our immigration matter! The process went smoothly and without a hitch, thanks to you!
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I received exceptional service from Ailsa within the Family team, whose expertise and thoughtful guidance were invaluable in helping me successfully navigate an extremely challenging time to achieve a positive outcome.
Client testimonial about Ailsa Gilhespy - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Nicola helped us purchase a property we like. everything is well organised. Very efficient.
Client testimonial about Nicola Fisher - PropertyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you for all your help and support.
Client testimonial about Claire Hunter - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Really happy with you and your firm. I recall that It was recommended by a friend of mine to contact you four years ago, and it was a good choice.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
She believed in me and stood by me, even when times were difficult and I was beginning to buckle under the pressure she offered me strong shoulders.
Client testimonial about Emma Silburn - Mental HealthWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Our daughter has received her UK passport. We are so happy that she has received it and we would like to thank you for all your help, dedication and professionalism throughout the process.
Client testimonial about June Holmes - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I am very grateful for all of your best endeavors, professionalism and thoroughness in representing me at today’s hearing, thank you for listening, and managing my expectations and anxieties.
Client testimonial about Paul Harbison - Mental HealthWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you for the exceptional service yourself and Nicola have provided.
Client testimonial about Anne Austin and assistant Nicola Cowie - PropertyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you so much for everything with all my heartfelt gratitude.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you so much. Of course I regret that I will probably not see you again but at least I can draw a line under all this. Thank you for all your work and help and warmth.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We really appreciate your service and promptness, and wish to thank you very much for your professionalism.
Client testimonial about Kathryn Rowlands - CrimeWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you so much for doing everything to help me get the boys back. You and your team do such a great job and I hope yous have as much happiness as I have now the boys are back where they belong.
Client testimonial about Elspeth Thomson - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I think I’ve thanked you a few times, but now we’re done and dusted I just wanted to say again I couldn’t possibly have coped with this without your reasonable and kind but firm approach.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - Collaborative LawWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you for your excellent service and your help. If I need any further advice I will come back to you and certainly I will be recommending you to anyone who needs help and advice in family matters
Client testimonial about Ailsa Gilhespy - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Just a final thank you for all your work on the sale of our Property. You have always been, pleasant, efficient, professional and ready to check out and sort out any problems, which we really appreciated.
Client testimonial about Anne Austin - PropertyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I have found the mediation valuable beyond measure, especially having been so sceptical to begin with.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - MediationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I am so pleased and so happy about the decision. I cannot explain my feelings. On top of this, everyone else who has supported me are all so pleased and happy about it. Everyone wants to thank you for your great support. Many thanks for everything and God bless you.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
There’s such a lot to thank you for, like your thoughtfulness and so very much more. So I am sending warm wishes and special thanks.My life is much richer for just knowing you. People like you make the world a nicer place.
Client testimonial about Sukhi Patter - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Mary, thank you very much for all the time and effort you have put in to get me to this good place now.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Really impressed. Thanks for everything.
Client testimonial about Michael Gibson - CrimeWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
She made me feel a valued human being, preserved my dignity and that I was not just another case. She has a commendable understanding of mental health (MH) and if there were more people like Emma to represent those who suffer from a MH illness the world would be a more humane place.
Client testimonial about Emma Silburn - Mental HealthWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We would like to thank you for all your help and good advice. We both felt you truly understood our situation and genuinely cared, it made this stressful process that little bit easier.
Client testimonial about June Holmes - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
An excellent service.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw & Brian Cantwell - Family MediationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I so very much appreciate your time and support and you being at the end of a phone …… when I was very weary. You were a lifeline for me. Many thanks.
Client testimonial about Lesley Monkhouse - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you so much for all that you have done for me and my boys over the years. We are so grateful to you for your kindness and perseverance in this really tough case.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I chose to work with Mary because of her no-nonsense approach – no false promises, no big ego claims – just downright honesty and integrity and a delivery of results at the end. Mary is professional, reassuring and has a great sense of humour. I would highly recommend her.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Very good news and relief all round. Big thanks to... Mr Gibson for your fantastic communication throughout.
Client testimonial about Michael Gibson - Motoring & CrimeWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Many, many thanks for all your help .... with helping to prepare for [the] court case, for writing and submitting an excellent case for appeal, for choosing [the] barrister and for briefing her extraordinarily well. You were fantastic in everything you did!
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I would just like to say thanks for all the help and support that you have given me through my wife's visa application.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Kay has been excellent in dealing with my case which went through quickly and efficiently. Kay kept us updated throughout and was very pleasant when we popped in to sign the necessary papers. We will without hesitation recommend Kay and your firm to friends and colleagues.
Client testimonial about Kay Potts - PropertyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I received a letter from Mary with regards to mediation both myself and XX attended together. We have made a workable child arrangement that both parties and children are happy with and will not require a second mediation session. I hope in future if we ever needed to come back we would have the chance to as Mary has helped us a lot. Thank you very much for everything.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - Family MediationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Words can’t tell how much we appreciated all the help you gave us over the past few months.
Client testimonial about Elspeth Thomson - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I have emerged with a result that I just could not have anticipated, mainly due to the in court efforts of Emma who was an absolute star in her presentation to the bench, I felt that she pushed it to the limit and was successful with her efforts.
Client testimonial about Emma Silburn - CrimeWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
The excellent service I received from David Gray, including yourself, in drawing up my will last year meant I had no hesitation in appointing you to act on my behalf regarding the purchase of my new home.
Client testimonial about Anne Austin - PropertyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
The case was articulated with great clarity and skill by Mrs. Silburn (to whom we are very grateful)
Client testimonial about Emma Silburn - Mental HealthWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you. Can I say that I am enormously grateful for the promptness, as well as impressed by the quality, of your responses.
Client testimonial about Matthew Smith - PropertyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Just wanted to thank you so much for your representation today and your calming influence. Your professionalism and knowledge was second to none.
Client testimonial about Sukhi Patter - Family