A modern
law firm rooted in tradition.
We’re Swinburne Maddison, a modern law firm rooted in traditional values like trust, care, collaboration, and agility. These principles have guided us for over 25 years, and they remain at our core.
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About Us
Where experience meets innovation.
We pride ourselves on being trusted experts in the legal field, serving clients across Durham, the North East, and beyond.
We’re agile, approachable, jargon-free, and genuinely committed to delivering the best possible legal solutions to our clients.
And that’s reassuring to know.
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.
Combining modern expertise with traditional values, we deliver practical solutions with care and clarity. Our approachable team is dedicated to understanding your needs, building trust, and achieving the best outcomes — because your success is at the heart of everything we do.
Business Services
Your business,
our expertise.
We are here to protect your business, support your growth and tackle challenges.
Wherever you are in your business lifecycle, we’re here to join you on your journey.
From start-ups to established enterprises, we work closely with you to understand your goals and deliver innovative solutions. Whether you need support with property transactions, managing employees or navigating complex legal challenges, our award-winning team is here to help.
We combine business law expertise with a collaborative approach, ensuring your interests are protected at every stage. With Swinburne Maddison, your business is in trusted hands.
Our commercial team are here to make your business thrive.
Whether you’re a start-up or an established company, we’ve got your back with everything from contracts to GDPR compliance. We are dedicated to protecting your interests and building strong, lasting relationships across the North East.
A Commercial Property team committed to make your property ventures succeed.
Developing new communities, managing portfolios, or negotiating high-value deals, we’ve got you covered with tailored advice on everything from acquisitions to renewable energy projects.
Making compliance easy for your business
Staying on top of ever-changing regulations can feel like a chore. Let our company secretarial services handle the compliance and administration for you, so you can focus on running your business.
Corporate lawyers here to guide you at every step.
From starting up and scaling through investment to navigating mergers and acquisitions, we offer tailored, no-nonsense advice focused on your unique needs.
A Dispute team who are tough when it counts.
Disputes can derail your business, but at Swinburne Maddison, we’re here to handle the challenges, so you can keep your business moving forward.
Your trusted HR and employment law partner.
Workplace disputes? No problem! Our employment lawyers are here to protect your interests, resolve issues quickly and keep your workplace running smoothly.
Your Trusted Licensing Partner in Durham
Need a premises licence? We are here to make licensing easy and stress-free for the North East’s best bars, pubs, and hotels. We’re here to keep your business running smoothly and legally!
HR made easy with smartHR
Protecting your business starts with the right support. smartHR offers bespoke HR and employment advice. From proactive planning or reacting to issues, we’ve got you covered
Nothing is too complex and that’s reassuring to know.
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Private Services
Your life,
our focus.
Life can throw many challenges our way, and we’re here to guide you through each one.
From big milestones to tough times, our compassionate, expert team is by your side at every step.
Whether you’re buying your first home, arranging your will or navigating tough personal situations, we’re here to help.
Our trusted team provides expert private legal support with a caring, understanding approach, ensuring you make informed decisions every step of the way. From family matters to property transactions, we’re here to give you peace of mind.
Stress-free conveyancing starts here
Stepping onto the property ladder or expanding your portfolio? Our conveyancing team is here to simplify the process, ensuring a smooth experience so you can enjoy your new home.
Dispute Resolution lawyers who cut through the noise
Disputes can get emotional and stressful, but we’re here to help. Whether it’s with a neighbour or a family estate, we’ll take charge of the legal side and keep things on track—tough when needed, but always with respect.
Supporting you through workplace difficulties
Facing challenges with your employer can be difficult and distressing. Our expert employment lawyers are here to help you get what’s fair so you can move forward in your career.
A Family Law team you can rely on
We make family law easier, resolving issues calmly and without the conflict. But if things get tricky, we’re tough when it counts.
Private Client law with a personal touch
Managing family, wealth, and estates can be overwhelming. Our expert private client lawyers provide a personal, approachable service to help you navigate life’s milestones and secure your future.
News & Insights.
News
Volue acquires UK energy technology company Quorum Technology in significant inward investment deal
Quorum Developments Ltd, which trades as Quorum Technology, has been acquired by Volue, marking a significant inward investment into the UK energy technology sector. Based at NETPark in Sedgefield, County Durham, Quorum provides mission-critical IT infrastructure to the UK energy industry, including systems that support the Balancing Mechanism Market, the real-time marketplace operated by National Grid ESO that […]
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Government-Funded Occupational Health Training Offered to Small Businesses
Government-funded occupational health training is now being offered to small businesses in response to rising levels of long-term sickness among the UK workforce. Currently, 2.8 million people are signed off work due to long-term illness, one of the highest rates in the G7, and there are 800,000 more working-age adults out of work for health […]
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Why written Contracts matter. Lessons from Harrison V Buchanan
A recent court case serves as a useful reminder that it always pays to have a formal written contract, rather than relying on what was agreed in verbal discussions or through exchanges of emails or other messages. The Case The case of Harrison (t/a Rayson Engineering) v Buchanan and another [2025] EWHC 3283 (IPEC) was […]
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Meet our team of experts.
We pride ourselves on being trusted experts in the legal field. We’re agile, approachable, jargon-free, and genuinely committed to delivering the best possible legal solutions to our clients.
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David Low
Partner
Dispute Resolution
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Sara Stammers
Marketing Executive
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Matt Ray
Managing Associate
Corporate and Commercial
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Gillian Moir
Partner
Commercial Property
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Sharney Randhawa
Managing Associate
Employment Law
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Rebecca Harper
Managing Associate
Conveyancing
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Sophie Ayre
Associate Solicitor
Corporate and Commercial
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Ellie Straughan
Solicitor
Family Law
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Mary Feather
Associate Solicitor
Commercial Property
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Kelly Jefferson
Associate – CILEx Lawyer
Dispute Resolution
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Navya Joginipally
Solicitor
Dispute Resolution
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Akkelin Harris TEP
Partner
Private Client
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James Curran
Associate Solicitor
Dispute Resolution
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Sinead McLeod
Paralegal
Company Secretarial Services
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Gemma Wilkinson
Head of Legal Compliance
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Craig Malarkey
Partner
Corporate and Commercial
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Amy Pyman TEP
Managing Associate
Private Client
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Kate Stephenson
Partner
Commercial Property
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Grace Robinson
CILEx Paralegal
Commercial Property
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Lyndsey Pitt
Head of People & Culture
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Martyn Tennant
Partner and Head of Corporate and Commercial
Corporate and Commercial
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Wayne Christie
Head of Operations & Innovation
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Claire Wilson
Solicitor
Dispute Resolution
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Caroline Smith
Marketing Director
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Jenny Wade
Partner and Head of Commercial
Corporate and Commercial
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Rebecca Logue
Managing Associate
Corporate and Commercial
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Lewis Brown
Managing Associate
Dispute Resolution
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Jessica Leslie
Paralegal
Employment Law
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Luke Dale
Paralegal
Conveyancing
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Imogen Bosanko
Trainee Solicitor
Careers at Swinburne Maddison
Bright futures built together.
Ok, so you’ve come this far where could the next step take you?
We’re always on the lookout for great people to join our team but we also want to make sure we are the right fit for each other.
Here, your career is more than a job—it’s a journey. From day one, you’ll feel supported to grow, develop your skills, and thrive alongside a team that values collaboration and care. Whether you’re a legal eagle or a support extraordinaire, we focus on helping you succeed in an environment where you truly belong. Let’s achieve great things together.