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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 […]

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 […]

One of the North East’s leading law firms, Swinburne Maddison LLP, has announced a series of firmwide promotions effective from 1 May 2026, recognising the continued growth of the firm and the outstanding contribution of its people across multiple teams.

Durham‑based law firm Swinburne Maddison LLP has taken a leading role in advising Sapphire HR on its latest strategic milestone, as the North East HR specialist completes the acquisition of Manchester‑based Heads HR Limited. The deal was made possible through a second round of funding from NPIF II – NEL Smaller Loans, managed by NEL […]

Your Move franchise partner Your Move Chris Stonock has acquired Newcastle-based lettings agency Rhapsody Property Consultants, located in the popular suburb of Jesmond. The acquisition marks the 14th office within the Your Move Chris Stonock network and significantly strengthens the company’s presence across the NE1, NE2 and NE3 postcode areas. The move represents another important […]

One of the North East’s leading law firms, Swinburne Maddison, has continued its planned investment in leadership and operational infrastructure with the appointment of Helen Broadhead as Head of Finance. Helen joins the firm as part of a wider programme of strategic growth, ensuring that Swinburne Maddison’s financial governance, reporting and systems evolve in line […]

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 […]

NVM Private Equity and eComplete have completed a £31m MBO at a Durham-based fragrance business, which is rapidly growing. Noted Aromas is a direct-to-consumer fragrance brand which provides UK-manufactured, affordable products to its growing customer base. The MBO was led by NVM in partnership with eComplete, the e-commerce specialists and majority shareholders behind The Beauty […]

Newton Aycliffe-based charitable organisation, Lifeline Community Action (LCA), is set to open a brand-new Community Hub in the Aycliffe Shopping Centre, an ambitious project designed to bring essential services under one roof and strengthen community ties across the region. The new hub will serve as a vibrant, inclusive space where individuals and families in need […]

We are delighted to announce that, following the release of the latest Legal 500 UK rankings this October, Swinburne Maddison has once again been recommended in nine separate practice areas, covering the full spectrum of legal services offered by the firm. The Legal 500 rankings are compiled through an extensive independent research process, which includes […]