Newcastle and South Shields award-winning solicitors
How can we help?
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 75 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
Emma has commendable humane qualities that should be admired. She is a bright talented solicitor who is clearly dedicated to her job and believes in doing the best for her client…which quite frankly I find exceptional.
Client testimonial about Emma Silburn - Mental HealthWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
A heartfelt gratitude from me for your encouragement, support, belief, understanding, hard work... everything really! You are a blessing to us, our family and ministry.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Many thanks for representing me during those times.. thanks for being there.
Client testimonial about Paul Harbison - Mental HealthWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I would like to pass on my sincere thanks to Hannah for all her help and support in this matter. As an individual whom has never had any need for any legal advice or similar, Hannah dealt with my situation as well as I could have ever hoped. She took the time to listen, to not judge and to offer sage advice in return. When something was promised to be done, it was not only done, but it was completed within the agreed time and communicated in a clear and concise matter. As much as I would never wish to need legal advice again, my first port of call would be Hannah and if not, one of her colleagues at David Gray Solicitors.
Client testimonial about Hannah Mostoufi - CrimeWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
After the mediation session with Mary I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - MediationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
My husband has been issued a visa today, I want to say a big thank you to you for the effort and dedication you have contributed toward our case.
Client testimonial about Andrew Tague - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I have no words to describe how happy I am; It has been a long and sometimes frustrating process, but in the end we did it ! I can't thank you enough for your extraordinary help and guidance throughout the application process.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
A huge thank you for guiding me through the mediation process. A truly liberating experience and a novelty that for once my voice could be heard. I couldn’t have succeeded without you. With much appreciation
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - MediationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you for your highly professional support, and attention to detail……. At the start I was not sure how the long distance collaboration would work but it has been a very friendly, easy, working relationship between us, and I appreciate very much how you conveyed a sense of solidarity to me even though we have never met. I would also like to thank Kim who was the perfect 'relay' between us whenever it was necessary.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Special thanks for your hard work for my family, my wife and daughter got their visa's and hope to come to the UK soon. You're a very hard worker and a caring person.
Client testimonial about Andrew TagueWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you so much for everything with all my heartfelt gratitude.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Having successfully helped me get through my asylum application, indefinite leave to remain and currently my naturalisation, I feel you are doing an excellent service and I give credit to Irfan Ali... Thank you so much.
Client testimonial about Irfan Ali - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Many thanks for your advice which led us to this new application and the way to approach it. The supporting letter was just what we wanted and I'm sure it helped convince them to issue a visa. We are all so happy. Many thanks again for your help with this.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Mary was patient and understanding ,she actively encouraged opinions from both sides and made the meetings a place where I felt at ease and my opinion mattered.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - MediationWHAT 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 with the exceptional hardship hearing. Whilst I am sure you have many far more serious cases to deal with, I found you and everyone at David Gray to be friendly, helpful, efficient and professional which all went to produce a successful outcome.
Client testimonial about Brian Hegarty - MotoringWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Just wanted to let you know after all the heartache, waiting, and money we finally got the visa. It was granted and issued for leave immediately. Thank you so much for all of your help. Your services were worth every penny.
Client testimonial about Irfan Ali - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you to you and your staff for help selling my late Fathers property. You made a difficult process easy to understand and your staff were both helpful and easy to deal with. I would be happy to recommend your professional service to my remaining family in the UK.
Client testimonial about Cliff Veitch - PropertyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I can't express my feelings and I have no words to say all of you BIG THANKS..
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We wanted to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU for all your efforts in helping us achieve a successful application, which means the world to us!
Client testimonial about Pierrette Tshibuyi - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Firstly many thanks for handling our case and its successful outcome, we are delighted that matters have been sorted.
Client testimonial about Elspeth Thomson - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I am so delighted with June... The support and the result was positive, she is friendly and helpful.
Client testimonial about June Holmes - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
May I take this opportunity to thank you for your timely and efficient services, which enabled everything to run so smoothly.
Client testimonial about Cliff Veitch - PropertyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
My husband and I would like to express our sincere thanks to Bryony Rest and Pierrette Tshibuyi for their professionalism, efficiency and courteous manner throughout the application for a UK spouse VISA. We genuinely appreciate their advice, guidance and support throughout this whole process and are delighted with the positive outcome which is life changing for us. We would not hesitate to wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone else who needs a helping hand finding their way through the immigration maze.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest & Pierrette Tshibuyi - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I am writing to thank you for the outstanding work you did for me. Words cannot give my appreciation justice. You were superbly efficient and professional.
Client testimonial about Nicky Hunter - FamilyWHAT 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
We have just completed a house sale and purchase and this is the second time that Cliff Veitch... has dealt with our affairs. As before, he dealt with both sale and purchase in a very efficient manner and always kept us informed of progress and any issues that arose. His calm and professional manner helped enormously during some of the trickier moments. I can certainly highly recommend him.
Client testimonial about Cliff Veitch - PropertyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
You were excellent throughout my divorce. My kids are my world and I can't thank you enough for your support during this time. You are a dedicated, professional and intuitive lawyer and I will always be grateful for what you gave me in self confidence and advice.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT 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
Thank you for all your support and hard work. I would certainly feel confident using David Gray's again.
Client testimonial about Cliff Veitch - PropertyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Really appreciate your patience and understanding, and great professional approach. Hopefully we will see each other again, if not, I'll happily recommend you to anyone who may need your services.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you for all your hard work we couldn't have done without you!
Client testimonial about June Holmes - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Words are not enough to express my feelings of appreciation, you provided the best service in preparing all documents for my visa. After a successful outcome it is a dream come true to join my family. You are the best solicitor I have ever found and gave excellent service.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Would just like to thank Brian Hegarty for his invaluable help and guidance he has given myself and my family over the last few months. Many Thanks
Client testimonial about Brian Hegarty - CrimeWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
June was absolutely outstanding and we received a first rate service from her - thankyou.
Client testimonial about June Holmes - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Ailsa, I would like to thank you for your support since we met. I have been extremely anxious and your calming approach helped me regain perspective.
Client testimonial about Ailsa Gilhespy - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Ann Austin sold my house for me. Excellent friendly service. Hassle free and very reasonably priced. Would fully recommend.
Client testimonial about Anne Austin - PropertyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Can I also thank you for the help you have given me over these final few months of my divorce and for cutting through the years of accumulated undergrowth to achieve what appears to be a satisfactory resolution....many thanks for your help it has been appreciated.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I was the luckiest person to have Mary Shaw help me through my divorce. She was firm, but never pushy, forthright but always fair, sympathetic but never deviated from the goal of practically carrying me through this torrid time. She was always there.She was the friend that talked sense and gave you a gentle shake to wise up and push forward.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I am one of the luckiest person that I could know you and that was such a pleasure to meet the kind and helpful person like you, you are always in my mind and my heart dear June.
Client testimonial about June Holmes - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I just want to say thank you for supporting me through such a hard time. You are a great person who is great at their job!
Client testimonial about Lesley Monkhouse - Court of ProtectionWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Just a belated thank you for everything. I would have never got through this without you. Very many thanks for your excellent professional support and guidance.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Saying thank you is not enough to express all the gratitude we feel for you, so we would like to thank you from the bottom of our heart for everything you have done for us.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I met with your mediator, Mary for a MIAM last Wednesday, she was fabulous and I can not speak highly enough of my dealings with your practice so far.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - Family MediationWHAT 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 - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you so much Bryony. You have been so kind and supportive throughout. God Bless!.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you so much for everything you have done - it’s been a difficult and long process- but the family are absolutely thrilled that they got there in the end. Thank you - especially to Bryony Rest for the excellent correspondence- and explanations along the way.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Sukhi Patter made me feel very safe and would get the outcome in my favour. Also at no time did she make me feel worthless because I had got in arrears with paying my mortgage and would like to thank her for the outcome. Thanks very much.
Client testimonial about Sukhi Patter - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Just to say thank you for the time and energy you put in during our mediation process. Â You could not have been more calm and understanding, in what I feel were very challenging and somewhat unique circumstances.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - Family MediationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I am very grateful for all of your best endeavours, 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 Health & Crime