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.
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
Many many thanks for all your efforts on my behalf, as you can imagine the relief I feel at the outcome is immeasurable and it is all due to your knowledge and understanding of the case and situation I was in. Once again our gratitude and thanks.
Client testimonial about Brian Hegarty - CrimeWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Sukhi Patter was very good in assisting me and at all times and reassuring that she was in control and very good at what she was doing.
Client testimonial about Sukhi Patter - FamilyWHAT 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
I would like to express my thanks and gratitude for helping me so efficiently and professionally, it was a great weight off my mind.
Client testimonial about Cliff Veitch - Wills, probate & trustWHAT 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
I want to say a huge thank you for giving my daughter legal advice and especially for going with her to the station. It has been a really difficult week and she was incredibly anxious about it. It was an enormous relief to have a clear steer from you and to know that you would be there to make sure it went according to plan.
Client testimonial about Brian Hegarty - CrimeWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you very much for the work you did for me. In future I still want to maintain David Gray Solicitors LLP as my representatives. You are absolutely the best.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Many thanks for all the sound advice and for handling a very tricky situation so well.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Just wanted to say thank you for all your support today, you really put us at ease and explained the process clearly. You were very professional and I think you managed to get the best outcome from this situation.
Client testimonial about Sophie Allinson - CrimeWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Just wanted to say a quick thank you for the great work you did for my brother and especially the way you treated him with such dignity and respect.
Client testimonial about Mike Bishop - Mental HealthWHAT 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
Thank you for explaining it all so well.
Client testimonial about Louise Law - FamilyWHAT 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
Many thanks for all your help and hard work in getting these orders in place.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thanks for doing a brilliant job professionally with my case and for the personal support too.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you so much for taking my case on and fighting for me to have peace at mind. I wish you all nothing but the best.
Client testimonial about Josh Hart - CrimeWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Mary Shaw has been an absolute delight to work with on finalizing my divorce. I deeply appreciate your agreeing to advise me on this matter. Your advice to me has been simply invaluable.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT 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
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
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
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
We just wanted to thank you for all your help in getting our visa for us, we appreciate it so much and won't forget all your help and work during this process - thanks again.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest – ImmigrationWHAT 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
You have shown the right mixture of a professional and a personal approach, which was very supportive to me and has achieved a good result. This was extremely helpful for me as a client
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you for the excellent support.
Client testimonial about Claire Hunter - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Can I just pass on my thanks for all your efforts with regard to the finance case and result we achieved.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - 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
I want to take this opportunity to say thank you for providing such a professional service. If we'd had you on the case from the start, the process might have been much simpler.
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, you really did provide us with an exceptional service. I will certainly be recommending you and your company to family and friends.
Client testimonial about Anthony Moscrop - PropertyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I just thought I'll drop a line to let you know that our application was successful. We are both enormously relieved by this outcome and wanted to thank you for your clear and succinct advice with our application. I have since recommended you to quite a few of my international friends in similar situation to me and I think some of them will get in touch with you in the future for advice.
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - 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
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
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
Thank you so much for all the help and advice. You definitely took some of the stress out of it all.
Client testimonial about Claire Hunter - FamilyWHAT 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
I could not recommend your company more, [you] have always been available and actually answer questions in terms that are understood by non solicitor type people, looking forward to getting my will done.
Client testimonial about Kay Potts - 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
I would like to express my gratitude and thanks to you for the efforts made over the past couple of years to finally get me divorced.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Many thanks for taking us through sorting out our mother’s will and finances so well. ........ I found it quite moving when tidying mum’s papers to find a letter from her to you expressing how much she appreciated all your help. My sister and I would similarly like to say what a difference it makes to have such a professional and friendly service , especially at a difficult time like this.
Client testimonial about Cliff Veitch - PropertyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We really appreciate your service and promptness, and wish to thank you very much for your professionalism.
Client testimonial about Kathryn Smales - CrimeWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
A big thank you to you Gael you have been so helpful, supportive and above all honest. I will if asked highly recommend you and the team.
Client testimonial about Gael Phillips - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
You have been superb.
Client testimonial about Lucy Mead - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you Gael. It was very difficult today. I really appreciate what you did.
Client testimonial about Gael Phillips - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you ever so much for all the help you have given to me and my family. Everything is deeply appreciated!
Client testimonial about Bryony Rest - ImmigrationWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Matthew was really great, with superb attention to detail and prompt at dealing with our case. We were extremely pleased with the service we received. Excellent, and couldn't be happier.
Client testimonial about Matthew Smith - PropertyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thank you for helping me out- I really appreciate it. You know something? I've always trusted you right from day one... you helped me out when everyone else ignored me. I like you and respect you.
Client testimonial about Mike Bishop - Mental HealthWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Mary, thanks very much for all of your help over the recent years, I believe I made a wise choice when I selected David Gray as I believe the way in which you and your colleagues have helped me has been exceptional.
Client testimonial about Mary Shaw - FamilyWHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Thanks again for all your amazing help over the case – you helped me so much at a time that was probably the most stressful I’ve had in my life (which for the things in my background is saying something). My very best to you and your team.
Client testimonial about Jenny Carter - FamilyWHAT 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 - Property