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Artech Lighting ‘shines even brighter’ following strategic acquisition of Powerlite Fitzgerald

Swinburne Maddison LLP and Clive Owen LLP have supported the expansion plans of a leading international lighting manufacturer. County Durham-headquartered Artech Lighting has completed the successful acquisition of Keighley-based Powerlite Fitzgerald, further extending its coverage across the UK and strengthening its position across global markets. Lead advisory services were provided by Michael Cantwell, Corporate Finance […]

Swinburne Maddison completes MBO for North East bespoke windows and doors specialist

Leading Durham law firm, Swinburne Maddison, has concluded work on a management buy-out (MBO) at NE&C Windows and Doors (NE&C) in Washington. The law firm advised the current management team in respect of the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of NE&C, facilitating all aspects of the transaction to completion. The opportunity to undertake […]

Swinburne Maddison strengthens established corporate offering with another five appointments

On the back of a tremendously successful financial year, which saw Durham City’s leading law firm, Swinburne Maddison LLP (Swinburne Maddison), end the year significantly above targeted revenue, the firm has announced five further appointments to its corporate and commercial team providing the strength and depth necessary to target expansion. The firm now boasts one […]

Strategic deal boosts record year of activity for Swinburne Maddison

It has been a busy start to 2023 for the corporate and commercial team at Swinburne Maddison LLP, (Swinburne Maddison) following a record year for deal activity. At month ten, the team is already significantly above targeted revenue for the current financial year with a strong number of existing engagements for Q1 and a pipeline […]

Swinburne Maddison advises Argenbright on its acquisition of The Protector Group

Strategic deal facilitates expansion and leads to first UK bolt-on acquisition for US company Following its role advising the shareholders of Amberstone Security Group Limited (Amberstone) in connection with the investment made by Argenbright Holdings LLC (Argenbright) earlier this year, Durham city’s leading law firm, Swinburne Maddison LLP, has advised Argenbright on its second transaction […]

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12 May 2026

Insight

Incentivising Employees through Tax-efficient Schemes and the Importance of avoiding ‘Benefits in Kind’

In the current economic climate, it is increasingly common for owner-managed businesses to incentivise key employees by offering equity. This approach can play a vital role in recruitment, retention and succession planning, while also ensuring that employees’ interests are aligned with those of the shareholders. When structured correctly, equity-based incentives can be highly effective in […]

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11 May 2026

News

A new chapter for Swinburne Maddison as Managing Partner succession announced

One of the North East’s leading law firms, Swinburne Maddison LLP, has announced that Managing Partner Jonathan Moreland will retire from the role and firm on 31st December 2026, concluding a career spanning 35 years with the firm. He will be succeeded by Victoria Walton, currently Partner and Head of Commercial Property, who will take up […]

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8 May 2026

News

Swinburne Maddison advises on launch of Vallum Wealth, independent wealth management consultancy

Swinburne Maddison LLP has advised on the establishment of Vallum Wealth, an independent consultancy created to support investors in understanding and navigating the wealth management market. Founded by Jonathan Brown, Vallum Wealth draws on more than 40 years of senior experience in investment and wealth management, including leadership roles at UBS, established to support investors […]

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