Whether you are growing a business, protecting your family, resolving a dispute or planning for the future, Hay & Kilner is here to guide you with clarity, care and expertise, whether you're in Newcastle, Teesside or elsewhere across the North East. We believe the best legal relationships are built on trust, responsiveness and understanding your goals from the outset.
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Legal services for your business
With a team of experienced solicitors across Newcastle, Wallsend and Teesside, we provide a comprehensive service across an extensive range of practice areas, whatever the type and size of your business and the sector that you work in.
Construction & Engineering
Whatever project you are undertaking, we will be by your side offering expert advice and guidance on the full spectrum of construction law issues. And if things go wrong, we are your perfect partner to resolve disputes in the most appropriate forum and in the most efficient, practical, commercial and cost-effective manner.
Dispute Resolution
With one of the largest teams in the North East and a wealth of experience across a wide range of disputes and sectors, we get involved at the onset to help resolve the matter at an early stage saving you valuable time and money, helping you mitigate risk to reputation and maintaining valuable relationships settled.
Intellectual Property
Our team of experts have the skills and knowledge to support you as you manage your IP, whatever sector you operate in. Taking the time to get to know your business and your goals allows us to advise on the steps you need to take to protect, utilise and license trademarks, patents, designs, copyright and more.
Legal services for you and yours
Our team of solicitors across the North East provide a comprehensive service across a wide range of legal matters, supporting individuals and families at every stage of life.
Our people
Our people truly are our biggest strength. With us by your side, you will be confident that we are always on hand to provide clear, commercial and practical legal solutions.
Jonathan Waters
Jonathan’s main focus is corporate mergers and acquisitions. He has a particular specialism in the care home sector, representing several national operators.
Alice Clewes
Alice is dual qualified as a Solicitor and a Chartered Tax Adviser and advises clients on all aspects of Wills, Trusts & Estates work.
Sarah Hall
Sarah has been advising clients on all aspects of employment law for over 25 years.
Lauren Hall
Lauren has successfully recovered substantial damages for clients in respect of clinical and dental negligence.
Jonathan Waters
Jonathan’s main focus is corporate mergers and acquisitions. He has a particular specialism in the care home sector, representing several national operators.
Alice Clewes
Alice is dual qualified as a Solicitor and a Chartered Tax Adviser and advises clients on all aspects of Wills, Trusts & Estates work.
Sarah Hall
Sarah has been advising clients on all aspects of employment law for over 25 years.
Lauren Hall
Lauren has successfully recovered substantial damages for clients in respect of clinical and dental negligence.
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“Personable, knowledgeable individuals who have a passion for what they do. They always take the time to get to know their clients and their individual needs. As an independent longstanding firm, they are well respected in the North East of England and beyond.
“Hay and Kilner have effortlessly combined the firepower of a large corporate firm, with the approachability and human touch of a boutique service. Their presence and quality within the marketplace inspire confidence in those they represent and their high-level legal advice ensures that their cases are incredibly well-prepared.
“I have worked with a number of the team at Hay & Kilner on both personal and business matters. All members of the team have been easy to deal with, attentive and knowledgeable. The practice feels small enough to be a valued client rather than a number while offering subject matter expertise.
“I cannot recommend Hay & Kilner enough, my subject which was discussed, can at times be difficult to talk about, and even though I have discussed the said issue in the past, quite a few legal issues where raised which I had not thought about. I now feel calm and at peace about dealing with the issues and sorting my legal affairs to my satisfaction.
“Hay & Kilner were a pleasure to deal with- friendly, helpful and efficient. I felt they were genuinely interested and anxious to get my legal issue sorted as quickly and smoothly as possible. Would definitely use them again.
“It is a pleasure to deal with a strong regional legal practice with some very proficient specialities. Working with you over a number of years, on a number of different matters, has always allowed me to put Hay & Kilner in the highest category of professionalism. Your commitment to the region and your North East independent identity really makes you stand out
“Since becoming a client of Hay & Kilner, we have always had professional, friendly and reliable solicitors that have understood our business and our personal needs from day one. We have used H&K for everything, from business acquisitions, property purchases, contracts and HR matters as well as using their Private Client team for Wills and much more. We, as a business, and as individuals, have never been disappointed with the service received, and would highly recommend their services and expertise.
“We have been dealing with Hay & Kilner for many years and have always received excellent service and advice. We always make Hay & Kilner our first stop for our legal needs.
“Really friendly, clear, concise help provided. Utter professionalism demonstrated on our experiences using Hay & Kilner.
“Every member of staff takes the trouble to engage with you as a client. Receptionists and secretaries know enough about me and my business to make me feel a valid client so that end-to-end contact with the firm is a pleasure.
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Hay & Kilner - solicitors based in the North East
Hay & Kilner is a modern, full-service law firm, providing expert legal advice and support for our clients. Our team of solicitors in the North East have a long-established reputation and proven track record, with offices in Newcastle city centre, Wallsend and, more recently, Teesside. This means we can work with you on both your personal and professional matters throughout your lives, wherever you are in the North East.
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