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 70 employees including 8 Partners across our offices in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne and opposite the Town Hall in South Shields.
TOP-RATED ON GOOGLE
We have more 4- and 5-star Google ratings than any other Newcastle-based solicitor
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you, it has been like a dark cloud hanging over me and my family, all I needed was someone like yourself to give me a glimmer of hope.
Client testimonial about Anna Curphey - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
This is great news, many thanks to June and to Iran for your effort and support. This is another successful application achieved as a result of your high standards and professionalism. Well done
Client testimonial about Irfan Ali and June HolmesWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We have been on a long journey, with quite a way to go. But we are thrilled with the recent result. Thank you so much for giving us so much help and support. We're thrilled.
Client testimonial about Mike Bishop - Mental HealthWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you for your help with this matter, it is greatly appreciated. We will not hesitate to recommend you to others.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thanks for all your help and support, we are eternally grateful.
Client testimonial about June Holmes - ImmigrationWHAT 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
I wish to thank you, Mary and Cliff for your kindness and professional management of what seemed to me, at the beginning of the proceedings, to be a terrifying minefield.
Client testimonial about Cliff Veitch and Mary ShawWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Mary Shaw is a wonder! Oh my goodness! I spent a really productive hour with her and am glad.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM)WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you for explaining it all so well.
Client testimonial about Louise Law - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I just wanted to say what a privilege & a pleasure it has been to work with you on some of our shared allocations, & thank you for all your support & advice, which has been much appreciated.
Client testimonial about Mike Bishop - Mental HealthWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you for being a fantastic solicitor and source of support Mary I needed it!!!.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT 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
I want to say how lucky I was to choose your firm to represent me in this difficult case.
Client testimonial about Paul HarbisonWHAT 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
With all my heart. Thank you for your support during my most difficult time. Obviously your legal expertise is fantastic but the friendliness of my solicitors was priceless.
Client testimonial about Samantha Farndale - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I have nothing but good things to say about the service which has been provided. I hope I will not find myself in a position to have to do so, but if any of my friends are faced with divorce proceedings I would not hesitate to recommend you and your team.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Pass on my gratitude to Brian Hegarty for achieving the miraculous yesterday in the face of a negative probation report. His defence was elegant, skilful and compassionate; and, even more important, effective.
Client testimonial about Brian Hegarty - CrimeWHAT 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
Mary Shaw was outstanding and professional at every turn. She was an excellent advocate for my daughter
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT 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
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
Thank you so much for all your support and wise counsel. Life has certainly changed a lot since our early conversations… Thanks to you I have the beautiful loving relationship with (my child) I dreamed of. A priceless contribution and job well done!
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you so much for everything with all my heartfelt gratitude.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
This has been the worst week of our lives. Your support, both legal and practical, has helped us to get through it with our sanity intact. The fact that you agreed to see us within 18 hours of my initial phone call was, quite frankly, magnificent. Huge thanks from us all.
Client testimonial about Lesley Monkhouse - 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
Many thanks for the sessions we had with you. I found them very helpful and you were very calm and thoughtful throughout the process.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
First let me thank you for the great service you provided in getting the BRP. Many thanks for your assistance and look forward to you handling any future applications for us.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you for representing me. I am delighted with the outcome. I greatly appreciate the time and effort of going through with me. Please will you pass on my sincere gratitude to your colleague Emma for her dedicated approach to my case as well.
Client testimonial about Mike Bishop and Emma Silburn- Mental HealthWHAT 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
I can’t thank you enough for representing me at the Tribunal Hearing. Without that positive outcome I feel certain I could still be back in … lacking any impetus for change or renewal. I too enjoyed our meetings and remain optimistic that we shall not meet in relation to such circumstances again.
Client testimonial about Mike Bishop - Mental HealthWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I would like to express my gratitude for helping us out. It was a very big help for our family. I am still adjusting and learning on how to live here. Thank you again.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I will never forget how you worked very hard and found truth for us at last.
Client testimonial about Michael Gibson – CrimeWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We are immensely grateful to you and your team for the outcome of the court order today. The whole process has been quite stressful, but we felt fully supported and completely guided by you. You were a good friend rather than a legal contact. Your expertise of the law and how to overcome the hurdles in this difficult case were superb.
Client testimonial about Elspeth Thomson - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you for your support. You kept us going many a time when we wanted to give up. Thank you for giving us the strength to keep going.
Client testimonial about Claire Hunter - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you for all your help with my divorce, I can't tell you how much happier I feel now it is all over. I am a different person to the one who came into your office last year, I was quite lost at the time but now I see a positive future.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT 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 again – you have made me feel at ease and I can relax a bit more now
Client testimonial about Louise Law - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thanks very much for your help and support and most of all pushing me to the bitter end. I couldn't of done it without you and would highly recommend David Gray Solicitors and of course yourself.
Client testimonial about Ailsa Gilhespy - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Please pass on my thanks to Louise who was... compassionate and efficient, a winning combination.
Client testimonial about Louise Law - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you for your representation and best wishes, I found everyone I encountered at David Gray to be exceptional and will continue to recommend David Gray to friends in the future.
Client testimonial about Emma Silburn - Mental HealthWHAT 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
Many thanks for all your help and hard work in getting these orders in place.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT 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
I desperately needed legal representation... she found me a solicitor and got straight back! Fab service
Client testimonial about Louise Law - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I just wanted to say thank you so much for all your hard work and support with our case. I cant thank you enough for your assistance. You have always provided a high quality of service by being very professional, efficient and friendly, Your help made a big difference in our life...I really appreciate your kindness and your efforts .
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thanks again for your time, approach & actions. After we left he said that you were the first person who'd questioned him, listened & treat him like he was of worth. Be encouraged & encourage others.
Client testimonial about Sukhi Patter - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you so much for helping me with my application, I am delighted with this news. You did professional work for our family and we are so grateful for you.
Client testimonial about June Holmes - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Such WONDERFUL news and a great relief after all this time! We really could not have done it without you. We feel like P.G. Woodhouse .... Joy in the Morning!
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I just want to say thank you so much for all of your guidance, what could have been even more of a nightmare has been totally eased by you being so efficient and helpful.
Client testimonial about Kay Potts - PropertyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you for all your help and support.
Client testimonial about Claire Hunter - Family