Craig Feeney Solicitor
Corporate and Commercial
Craig Feeney is a solicitor in the Corporate and Commercial team, advising businesses on a broad range of transactional and advisory matters. He qualified in 2023 and has built a strong expertise across banking, commercial and corporate -related work before joining Swinburne Maddison.
Craig obtained his LLB from the University of Sunderland, before completing an LLM in Advanced Legal Practice and joint LPC. Prior to qualification, he spent four years at a global law firm, based in the firm’s Newcastle Hub, where he worked as a paralegal across several practice areas including Banking & Finance, Corporate, Cyber Response and Dispute Resolution. During his time there, Craig progressed into senior and supervisory roles and was promoted to lead within the Newcastle Cyber Response team, working closely with colleagues in London (and other offices globally) to coordinate client incident responses to assist with compliance on tight reporting timescales.
- Articles of association
- Banking and finance
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Partnership agreements
- Shareholders’ agreements
In his day‑to‑day work at Swinburne Maddison, Craig focuses on M&A transactions, where he regularly negotiates key transaction documents and leads legal due diligence and disclosure workstreams. He also advises on banking and finance matters, working with funders and their clients to ensure funding requirements are satisfied and transactions proceed smoothly. He has experience acting across a variety of sectors, with particular exposure to technology and healthcare businesses.
Client care is at the heart of Craig’s approach. He is known for providing clear, practical advice that balances legal risk with clients’ commercial objectives, ensuring they feel supported and informed throughout the transaction process. Craig is particularly keen to work with regional businesses and funders, supporting SMEs that are securing investment to grow and expand through strategic acquisitions. He also has a strong interest in developing his banking and finance practice, including advising on private equity funding structures.
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Swinburne Maddison Strengthens Position as One of the North East’s Leading Law Firms in Legal 500 2027 Rankings
Swinburne Maddison has reinforced its position as one of the North East’s leading law firms after achieving another strong performance in the Legal 500 2027 rankings. The Durham-headquartered firm retained its four Tier 1 rankings across Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Property, Commercial Litigation and Social Housing, while securing 25 individual recognitions and achieving a new […]
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Can You Hide Assets to Avoid Child Maintenance? Lessons from F v EE [2026]
A recent Family Court decision has sent a clear message to those seeking to avoid their financial responsibilities following separation. In F v EE [2026] EWFC 249 (B), the court demonstrated its willingness to use its enforcement powers where a party deliberately attempted to place assets beyond reach in order to avoid meeting their child […]
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A Legacy Built on People, Culture and Change. The Law Society in conversation with Jonathan Moreland
As Managing Partner of Swinburne Maddison, Jonathan Moreland has overseen a period of significant growth and change, helping transform the firm from its traditional roots into one of the North East’s most respected legal practices. But ask Jonathan what he is most proud of, and his answer is not an award or a business plan. […]
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