Crime

Sep 29 2006

By The Journal

The firms recommended in the table are highly rated for complex white-collar crime, rather than for the full scope of criminal work. At Crutes Law Firm, Teesside-based Alison Shepherd is highly recommended for her work on high-profile cases. In a recent landmark judgment, the firm secured the acquittal of the first local authority prosecuted for corporate killing. Hay & Kilner has considerable expertise in complex health and safety executive prosecutions and white-collar crime, as well as offences under the Trade Descriptions Acts. The three-partner team includes practice head Rob Hart, Gerry Bass and Mark Harrison, who are all experienced practitioners in the field. Niche practices Forrester Solicitors, Pearson Caulfield and Stephens McDonald & Robson all have leading local reputations for crime, with Geoffrey Forrester, Lewis Pearson and Bradley Stephens respectively cited as key practitioners. Ward Hadaway's Stephen Graham focuses on regulatory offences, for both companies and individuals. Clients rate Graham highly, with one commenting that he was `very knowledgeable about the particular issue concerned; he carefully guided me through all legal matters'. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT Brown Beer Nixon Mallon specialises in RTAs, and David Gray Solicitors has significant crime capability. Jacksons Commercial & Private Law LLP also has a good reputation, as does Gerard Tompkinson at Russell Jones & Walker. The `capable' Stuart Grant at Samuel Phillips Law Firm handles all types of criminal cases, in particular white-collar crime. The team also specialises in actions against the police and claims for criminal injury compensation. Tilly Bailey & Irvine provides a first-class white-collar crime support service, under the guidance of John Ellwood, a leading criminal and licensing lawyer with higher rights of audience. --------------------------------------------------------- Crime Crutes Law Firm, Stockton-on-Tees Forrester Solicitors, Jarrow Hay & Kilner, Newcastle Pearson Caulfield, Newcastle Stephens McDonald & Robson, Newcastle Ward Hadaway, Newcastle Brown Beer Nixon Mallon, Redcar David Gray Solicitors, Newcastle Jacksons Commercial & Private Law LLP, Stockton-on-Tees Russell Jones & Walker, Newcastle Samuel Phillips Law Firm, Newcastle Tilly Bailey & Irvine, Hartlepool Firms are listed A-Z within tiers

Top | Back | E-mail to a friend | Printable version

The Legal 500 Another outstanding year Sep 26 2003 The gap between Dickinson Dees and the chasing pack shows few signs of narrowing and the firm remains the region's clear market leader, dominating every market sector bar insurance as it expands its national client base. more The clients' guide to the UK legal profession Sep 26 2003 Few would have imagined back in 1988 just how The Legal 500 would develop. more Ward Hadaway's exceptional year Sep 26 2003 After an exceptional year, Ward Hadaway continues to strengthen its position as one of the UK's leading law firms. more Growing momentum at Watson Burton Sep 26 2003 Watson Burton has been highlighted as a regional law firm going from "strength to strength" by Legal 500. more Dickinson Dees returns to table with continued national presence growth Sep 26 2003 Dickinson Dees returns to the table, having dropped out in 2002. Despite no London office, the firm continues to develop a national presence in a range of practice areas. more Success stories of leading firm Sep 26 2003 Robert Muckle has consolidated its position as one of the leading commercial law firms, and now works for some of the most successful organisations across the region. more Building strong reputation in field of construction law Sep 26 2003 For construction law, the clear market leader in the North of England is Watson Burton. more Corporate staff to build on success Sep 26 2003 Following a period of considered refocusing, Eversheds' North-East operation continues to work with some of the region's best companies and organisations. more High-quality practitioners lead Sep 26 2003 Dickinson Dees remains Newcastle's corporate firm par excellence, due to its range of high-quality practitioners and breadth of practice. more Top team accolade Sep 26 2003 The 'absolutely first-class' Guy Harvey leads Dickinson Dees' `thorough' six-partner team together with highly-rated John Marshall. more Click here for more Legal 500

Business News Recruitment company forecasts £5m sales Aug 9 2007 A RECRUITMENT company is expecting to reach £5m sales by the end of its second year in business – a five-fold increase it credits to booming North-East manufacturing. more Interest rates to hit 6%, hints Bank Aug 9 2007 BANK of England policymakers signalled borrowers could face a hike in interest rates to 6% before the end of the year. The Bank’s key quarterly inflation report suggested a further rate rise could be needed this autumn. more Growing success for the family Aug 9 2007 AJM Dream Gardens, based in Consett, County Durham, was set up by entrepreneur Martin Boyle, who already ran a natural stone business. AJM Dream Gardens, based in Consett, County Durham, was set up by entrepreneur Martin Boyle. more £2m homes deals in frame for pair Aug 9 2007 A FLEDGLING timber frame manufacturer is on the verge of signing two deals, worth £2m, that will double its turnover and workforce by next year. more PROFITS at Gateshead construction company Tolent have fallen by nearly 30% to £1.5m in the first half of 2007. Aug 9 2007 Turnover also suffered – falling nearly 10% to £76.2m as several contracts suffered delays. more Jobs safe in deal over NEL Power Aug 9 2007 MORE than 50 jobs will be saved after Teesside power station builder NEL Power was bought out of administration by a competitor. more Click here for Business News from The Journal

Copyright and Trade Mark Notice

© 2012 owned by or licensed to ncjMedia Limited. icNewcastle™ is a trade mark of ncjMedia Limited. Please read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement before using this site.

 

Jobs Newcastle, Homes in Northeast, Used Cars Northeast, Newcastle Free Classified ads Mortgages, Jobs in Newcastle Local Mole - Local Directory