Hay & Kilner expands into Teesside as it celebrates 80 years of growth

Hay & Kilner expands into Teesside as it celebrates 80 years of growth

Hay & Kilner is expanding into Teesside with the opening of a new office in Stockton-on-Tees, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the region as it celebrates its 80th year in business.

The move follows two consecutive years of strong financial growth and continued investment in the firm, including the recruitment of more than 40 new colleagues across legal and business support roles. Hay & Kilner now employs more than 130 people, with recent appointments including experienced solicitors, trainees and specialists in compliance, marketing and finance, providing a strong platform for its next phase of expansion.

The new office at Preston Farm establishes a permanent presence in Tees Valley, enabling the firm to better support its significant and longstanding client base across South Durham, Tees Valley and North Yorkshire, while creating opportunities for further regional growth.

Recruitment to support the new office is well advanced, with opportunities available across a number of practice areas as Hay & Kilner continues to invest in its people and services.

Jonathan Waters, Managing Partner at Hay & Kilner, said:

"The opening of our Stockton office is an important step in our long-term growth strategy. We already work with a substantial number of businesses and individuals across Tees Valley, South Durham and North Yorkshire, and having a dedicated base there will allow us to support them even more effectively while strengthening our presence in the region.

"We're incredibly proud to be celebrating our 80th year in the North East at a time of real momentum for the firm. The continued investment we're making in our people, our clients and our regional footprint reflects our confidence in the future."

As it celebrates its 80th anniversary, the firm is focused on increasing turnover by 50% over the next five years through continued investment in its people, sector expertise and regional presence.

80 years in the North East

Founded in 1946, Hay & Kilner has grown into a full-service independent law firm advising commercial and private clients across the region and beyond.

While proud of its heritage, the firm's leadership sees its 80th anniversary as a launchpad for the next phase of growth rather than simply a milestone to celebrate.

Jonathan concluded:
"Our heritage gives us credibility and deep roots in the North East, but our mindset is firmly future-focused. We are investing, we are recruiting and we are expanding.

"The next five years will be about disciplined, sustainable growth, strengthening our presence across the region, attracting exceptional talent and continuing to deliver outstanding service to our clients."