Solicitors in Newcastle
Newcastle office details
Our Newcastle office is situated in St James Gate in the heart of Newcastle City Centre and in close proximity to Newcastle Train Station. Our Solicitors in Newcastle act for clients across the UK and internationally.
As well as serving the people of Newcastle, we operate in the surrounding areas such as Darlington, Durham and Gateshead.
Our Newcastle solicitors offer a complete range of services to businesses and individuals.
We opened our Newcastle office in October 2019 through the acquisition of the business and assets Watson Burton, a firm that can trace its roots in Newcastle back to 1811.
Other offices near Newcastle: Leeds
- Phone:
- +44 (0)345 073 9900
- Address:
- 1 St James' Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AD
- Opening hours:
- Mon – Fri: 8:30am – 5pm Sat – Sun: Closed
- SRA Number:
- 665509
Our solicitors in Newcastle
Many of our solicitors in Newcastle are recognised by the leading legal directories as being leaders in their fields.
Key services offered by our Newcastle solicitors
Awards and accreditations
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Chambers & Partners 2026
Named a top ranked firm by Chambers and Partners 2026
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Legal 500 2026
Named a leading firm by Legal 500 2026
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ISO 14001
Certified to ISO 14001 standard in environmental management
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ISO 22301
Certified to ISO 22301 standard in business continuity
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ISO/IEC 27001
Accredited to ISO/IEC 27001 standard in infromation security
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ISO 50001
Certified to ISO 50001 standard in energy management
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Cyber Essentials Plus
A Cyber Essentials Plus accredited firm
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Lexcel
A holder of the Lexcel Legal Practice Quality Mark
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National Diversity Awards
Nominated as company of the year
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Ecovadis Rating 2025
Awarded gold status in September 2025
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Top Employer 2025
We were rated top employer of 2025
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Living Wage Employer
We have been recognised as a Living Wage Employer.
Our charity and community work
As part of our commitment to corporate social responsibility and to being a positive influence on the communities in which we operate, each of our offices nominates a local charity to support and undertakes a number of pro bono activities to support their local community.
Our Newcastle office's current nominated charity is IfUCareShare, a suicide prevention and bereavement charity based in Durham.
Learn more about our CSR programme
How to get to our Newcastle office
By train
Newcastle Central Station is Newcastle’s main rail hub and is just a 5-minute walk from the office. Exit the station onto Neville Street, head west towards St James’ Boulevard, then turn right onto St James’ Gate.
By Metro
The nearest Metro station is Central Station, which is connected to the mainline station and only a short walk from the office.
By bus
Newcastle has an extensive bus network. The closest stops are at Central Station and along St James’ Boulevard, both within a few minutes’ walk. For live timetables, visit Nexus.
By car
The office is easily accessible from the A1 and A167. Follow signs for Newcastle City Centre and then St James’ Boulevard.
Nearby parking options include Times Square Car Park and Grainger Town Car Park.
By air
Newcastle International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away by taxi. The Metro Green Line runs from the airport to Central Station in about 25 minutes, then it’s a short walk to the office.