Rebecca Tinsley Trainee Solicitor
Trainees
Rebecca Tinsley is a Trainee at Swinburne Maddison, currently gaining experience in various departments throughout the firm, including Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property and Corporate and Commercial. Having joined the firm in 2025, Rebecca bring sound academic knowledge from her MLaw degree from Northumbria University and previously gained valuable experience as an in-house paralegal for a large property and care group. This role provided her with early exposure to commercial property and employment matters, developing her understanding of both contentious and non-contentious work.
Rebecca is known for her transparent and supportive approach when working with clients. She is committed to ensuring that clients feel informed and reassured throughout their matter, with strong communication being central to how she delivers legal support. Her aim is always to make legal processes clearer and less stressful, particularly in dispute scenarios.
Rebecca is building her experience with a long-term ambition to qualify as a solicitor in April 2027.
Rebecca’s legal career began in an in-house setting where she worked across commercial property and employment law. This provided a solid foundation ahead of her training contract and gave her insight into the real-world challenges clients face.
So far, Rebecca is deepening her experience in litigation and dispute resolution at Swinburne Maddison. Day to day, she supports senior team members with legal research, document drafting, and client correspondence, as well as preparing case materials, assisting with court documentation, and contributing to the progression of litigation matters.
Rebecca’s early career highlights include securing a competitive training contract and transitioning into a dynamic private practice environment. Her dedication to client service and continued development ensures that she is a valued member of the team.
Articles & Insights by Rebecca Tinsley
News
Micheldever Tyre Services Completes Acquisition of Tyre Spot Ltd
Micheldever Tyre Services has completed a deal to purchase Tyre Spot Ltd, which has 11 retail sites across the North East and a distribution site in County Durham servicing the wholesale market. Tyre Spot was established more than 50 years ago and has grown into the North East’s first choice for tyres, servicing and MOTs, […]
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AI in commercial contracts. The legal risks business owners still underestimate
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being integrated into the way businesses manage their commercial contracts. From drafting and review to document management, AI tools offer clear advantages in terms of speed, efficiency and cost. However, in adopting these technologies, many organisations are overlooking a more critical consideration – whether the contracts being produced continue to protect […]
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Major Changes Ahead for Consumer Subscription Contracts – What Businesses Need to Know
The UK Government has confirmed significant reforms to the rules governing consumer subscription contracts. These changes are expected to be introduced in spring 2027, through secondary legislation under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA), following the conclusion of the Department for Business and Trade’s consultation. Unlike the current rules, which were never […]
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Could your pension increase your Inheritance Tax bill? How the 2027 legislation change affects you
For many years, pensions have played an important role in estate planning. Unlike many other assets, unused pension funds could generally be passed to beneficiaries outside the scope of Inheritance Tax, making pensions an attractive way of preserving wealth for the next generation. From 6th April 2027 this is set to change, most unused pension […]
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Swinburne Maddison Expands Private Client Team Following Major Investment
Swinburne Maddison, one of the North East’s leading full-service law firms, has significantly expanded its Private Client team increasing the firm’s capacity to take on complex private client instructions across the North East and beyond. Following major investment in people, expertise and resources, the firm has brought together its strongest Private Client team to date. […]
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Martyn Tennant named Corporate Lawyer of the Year following landmark year
Partner and Head of the Corporate team at Swinburne Maddison, Martyn Tennant, has been named Corporate Lawyer of the Year at the 2026 North East Dealmakers Awards, marking a significant milestone in the continued growth of the firm’s Corporate team. The award recognises Martyn Tennant’s leadership on some of the most technically demanding and strategically […]
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