Swinburne Maddison - Durham's Leading Law Firm

Our values make us.

Our core values of Trust, Care, Collaboration and Agility are deep-rooted into the firm’s structure.

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Our values make us.

Our core values of Trust, Care, Collaboration and Agility are deep-rooted into the firm’s structure.

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We’ve got history.

We are celebrating 25 years as Durham’s leading law firm. When it comes to expertise, our reputation speaks for itself.

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We’ve got history.

We are celebrating 25 years as Durham’s leading law firm. When it comes to expertise, our reputation speaks for itself.

Read our story

We’re hiring.

We are always looking for talented, experienced professionals to join our team.

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We’re hiring.

We are always looking for talented, experienced professionals to join our team.

See opportunities

We are Swinburne Maddison, Durham’s leading law firm.

We pride ourselves on being trusted experts in the legal field. We are not like other law firms, we’re agile, approachable, jargon-free, and genuinely committed to delivering the best possible legal solutions to our clients. Whether you are a business seeking expert guidance or an individual navigating a personal matter, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

Business Services

Corporate

We understand the full lifecycle of a business, and opportunities that can arise at each stage in its development.

Commercial Property

With a diverse client base, Swinburne Maddison has become known for its straight-talking approach.

Employment

With an in-depth knowledge of employment law, our team offers assistance to employers and employees.

Dispute Resolution

At the heart of our team’s work is a pragmatic attitude and high-quality service, tailored to the circumstances of each case.

Licensing

You will require a Premises Licence if you provide or offer the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment or late night refreshments.

Company Secretarial Services

Bespoke company secretarial services attending to issues of compliance and good housekeeping.

Commercial

Offering a tailored approach to individual needs, we have become the ‘go-to’ practice for many commercial clients in the region.

Personal Services

Family

Our Family team inspire confidence in their clients, providing expert advice and support on a wide range of matters.

Private Client

We provide expert advice on personal matters such as wealth planning, writing a will, estates and probate issues.

Conveyancing

We deal with a wide variety of conveyancing transactions every day and understand the worries that such transactions cause.

Dispute Resolution

At the heart of our team’s work is a pragmatic attitude and high-quality service, tailored to the circumstances of each case.

Employment

With an in-depth knowledge of employment law, our team offers assistance to employers and employees.

Notarial

If you require documents or signatures to be authenticated for use abroad then it is likely you require the services of a notary public.

Corporate and Social Responsibility | Swinburne Maddison

Corporate Social Responsibility

We are incredibly proud of where we’re from and to be part of the community around us. As a result, Swinburne Maddison is firmly committed to contributing to the progress, development and wellbeing of the North East’s businesses, organisations and communities.

Want to join our team?

At Swinburne Maddison we’re always eager to talk to people we believe have the ability, experience and potential to enhance and strengthen our legal services on offer to clients, whether that is as a member of our legal team or support team.

Wherever you may currently be on the career ladder, if you think you’ve got what it takes to join Durham’s leading law firm, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for one of our vacant positions below, by sending us your CV and covering letter, stating why you would be a great asset to our team.

Vacancies

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“The team at Swinburne Maddison is absolutely fantastic. They are highly skilled knowledgeable and professional. Compared with other law firms I have dealt with they have taken ownership of my case from the onset and have ensured that at every juncture they have dealt quickly and efficiently with any matters that arisen and have kept me fully informed throughout. The firm prizes itself on a truly personal service and there is absolutely no doubt that any client requiring legal assistance will be in entirely safe hands with Swinburne Maddison.”

The Legal 500 UK, 2023 edition

“Whether it’s been a case of needing advice or support we’ve found Swinburne Maddison to be first class. With experts in all areas of business, we’ve been able to get specific help when needed. In a recent engagement the team went above and beyond what was required and displayed their class in how they conducted themselves, showing that the work they did was as much out of friendship and loyalty as it was as a result of a commercial relationship.”

The Legal 500 UK, 2023 edition

“The team are highly approachable, accessible and communicate in clear, concise, jargon-free language.”