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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What is a Restrictive Covenant and should you be concerned when buying a property?
When buying a property, your conveyancer may mention something called a restrictive covenant. The term can sound alarming, particularly for first-time buyers or those planning alterations to their new home. In reality, restrictive covenants are very common and, in many cases, have existed for decades. The key is understanding what the covenant says and whether […]
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Autumn Budget 2026: What do employers and HR professionals need to know?
The 2026 Budget contains a number of measures for employers to consider as they plan their workforce strategy, recruitment and employment costs for the year ahead. Against a backdrop of continued change in employment law, the measures cover pay, parental support, recruitment and skills, while the Government’s wider investment in artificial intelligence raises further questions […]
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Autumn Budget 2026: What does it mean for your Estate Planning?
Following today’s Autumn Budget 2026, much of the immediate attention will inevitably be on the measures affecting household finances. But for individuals and families thinking about how to protect and pass on their wealth, it is also a useful opportunity to take stock of their longer-term plans. Estate planning rarely revolves around one tax change […]
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