Newcastle based employment law specialists Collingwood Legal have again been ranked Top Tier by legal industry "bible" the Legal 500 2023 for the seventh year running. The Legal 500 is seen as the key independent legal ranking guide and is published annually based upon research gathered from an extensive process, involving interviewing clients and law firms across the UK.
In addition to the firm’s Top Tier ranking, five of the team: Paul McGowan, Paul Johnstone, Jane Sinnamon, Charlotte McBride and Helen Scott all received individual recognition ranking as key lawyers and “leading individuals”.
The guide includes fantastic feedback from clients including:
“Practice head Paul McGowan is ‘incredibly knowledgeable’, particularly on TUPE and whistleblowing issues.”
“Paul Johnstone inspires an ‘enormous amount of trust in his knowledge and ability'”.
The guide also includes client Testimonials:
“The team really understand our organisations culture and challenges. They are so helpful and quick to respond and can take complex legal issues and get to the heart of them providing clear advice. Nothing is too much trouble and they actually feel like part of our team rather than an external supplier.”
“Paul McGowan is incredibly knowledgeable and approachable and has an ability to get to the heart of matters clearly and provide concise, tailored advice. Helen Scott and Charlotte McBride are also invaluable and incredibly helpful, credible and effective.”
“Hugely knowledgeable and expert. Pragmatic. We particularly value the expertise available in relation to equality matters.”
Paul McGowan Principal Solicitor and Managing Partner of Collingwood Legal said: “We are absolutely thrilled and humbled to receive this external recognition. It is testament to the quality of our team and the service levels we strive to deliver for our clients.”
“2022 has been a hugely successful year for the firm and this “Top Tier” ranking follows our recent double success as winners of Employment Law Firm of the Year and Law Firm of the Year (one to five Partners) at this year’s Northern Law Awards.”
“We are passionate about what we do and aim to provide a fantastic service to all our clients. I want to say a huge thank you to all of our clients and contacts and for the feedback given during the Legal 500 research process. Thank you all!”