Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | UK
North East
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Ward Hadaway LLP 12 Years Ranked
- Muckle LLP
- Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
Band 2
- Weightmans 12 Years Ranked
- Mincoffs Solicitors LLP
- Sintons
Band 3
- Hay & Kilner
- The Endeavour Partnership
Senior Statespeople
- Andrew J DavisonMuckle LLP
Eminent Practitioners
- Chris WelchSintons
- Hugh WelchMuckle LLP
Band 1
- Duncan Reid Weightmans18 Years Ranked
- Ben ButlerWomble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
- Philip ClareMuckle LLP
- Robert PhillipsWomble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
Band 2
- Robert Thompson Ward Hadaway LLP21 Years Ranked
- Adrian DyeSintons
- Anthony EvansMuckle LLP
- John NicholsonMincoffs Solicitors LLP
- Matt CollenSintons
Band 3
- Paul Wigham Weightmans10 Years Ranked
- Richard Butts Ward Hadaway LLP14 Years Ranked
- Tom Pollard Ward Hadaway LLP4 Years Ranked
- Adam RaynerMuckle LLP
- Jonathan WatersHay & Kilner
- Mark AdamsHay & Kilner
- Nigel WilliamsThe Endeavour Partnership
- Nik TunleyThe Endeavour Partnership
- Paul HughesMincoffs Solicitors LLP
Up and Coming
- Chris HughesMincoffs Solicitors LLP
- Emma PernSintons
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Ward Hadaway LLPCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedWard Hadaway has a significant presence across the North East and acts for a variety of clients, including PLCs, international companies and private equity funders. The team advises on all aspects of corporate and M&A, and can provide related expertise in competition, tax, banking and pensions law. It also has a strong sector focus on independent healthcare and manufacturing.
Band 2
2 WeightmansCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedWeightmans offers advice on a wide range of matters, including M&A and venture capital funding. The firm regularly advises SMEs and owner-managed businesses, among other domestic and overseas companies. The team has a strong focus on the technology sector.