Durham City's leading law firm, Swinburne Maddison LLP, believes that the many strategic initiatives - economic, cultural and educational - which are being driven by Durham County Council, are paving the way for a stronger economy in County Durham.
The firm’s high service levels continue to assure its position as the legal partner of choice for a wide range of SMEs in the county and beyond because its award-winning team offers everything you would expect from a big city law firm, including a full spectrum of services spanning corporate and commercial, employment and commercial property to litigation, family and private client work.
Swinburne Maddison’s partner and head of the corporate and commercial team, Martyn Tennant, believes that the recent launch of Durham County Council’s ‘County Durham Plan’, with its ambitious growth targets including the creation of 30,000 new jobs as well as almost 25,000 new homes over the next 15 years, are a cause for celebration.
He said: “Although some modifications to the plan have been requested, if you consider what is happening even just a short distance from our Aykley Heads office, including the ongoing success of Atom Bank and the relocation of County Hall where 6,000 new jobs are to be created, it is very exciting.”
Swinburne Maddison is known as a trusted law firm, providing creative yet commercial solutions, with an overarching holistic approach to the advice delivered. We work across a wide range of businesses from PLCs to owner-managed SMEs, including start-ups, private individuals and third sector organisations – not only in the region, but nationally and internationally too.
“We also have ambitious growth plans of our own. We are well known for recruiting local talent whenever possible, and over the next year, we aim to recruit more enthusiastic lawyers and support staff, who share our drive and ambition to achieve the best possible outcome for every client.”
Following the redevelopment and refurbishment of our office building two years ago, we now have the capacity to be able to add significant breadth and depth to our team if business needs dictate.
“The regional workforce has a well-earned reputation for loyalty and hard work and the time is right to build on the strength of our tourism and education economies. As an established Durham law firm, with an excellent reputation and an impressive network, we are well placed to facilitate further success for the region – and eager to play our part.”
Swinburne Maddison is currently working on some high-profile M&A transactions as well as ongoing projects with Maven Capital Partners. Recently concluded is its work on behalf of The Auckland Project as it sought to retain the heritage of County Durham with the acquisition of the Weardale Railway.
