Sintons

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Sintons LLP The Cube, Barrack Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6DB t: 0191 226 7878 e: law@sintons.co.uk w: sintons.co.uk @SintonsLaw

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WE ARE SINTONS Sintons has a history stretching back over 120 years. Throughout this period, the firm has operated from Newcastle upon Tyne and has more recently added an office in York. Whilst we are immensely proud of our Northern roots, many of our clients are located nationally which is testament to both our reputation and the quality of the service we provide.

INTRODUCTION

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02 Our vision is to consistently set the standard for legal excellence and, in doing so, to be the law firm of choice for businesses, organisations and individuals. This is reflected in our values of teamwork, professionalism and the provision of exceptional service.

We achieve this by taking the time to truly understand the needs of those considering us as their preferred legal advisor, and by continually striving to ensure that the service we provide makes a real difference to what they are seeking to achieve.

Our final value, our people, is so important to us as only with the dedication and commitment of everyone within the firm do we realise our vision.

We differentiate ourselves from other law firms through the range of services we can offer, from property transactions and all aspects of commercial advice, for both the public and private sector, corporate work, private client matters, and serious injury litigation.

Welcome to Sintons, we look forward to working with you!

A stalwart player in the North which regularly attracts national clients to its office in Newcastle LEGAL 500

MARK QUIGLEY MANAGING PARTNER

FIRM VALUES

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OUR VALUES • TEAMWORK • EXCELLENT CLIENT SERVICES • PROFESSIONALISM • OUR PEOPLE

High quality partner-led legal advice with exceptional personal service

One of the top legal firms in the North East

Excellent knowledge and interpersonal skills

Great response times, people and understanding of our business

LEGAL 500

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Whether you are a long established business, an entrepreneur or investor looking for the next opportunity, or just starting up, our expert team is here to help.

Clients and professionals single out our ability to deliver the highest quality of advice combined with exceptional personal service at a reasonable cost. We know the North East inside out, as well as working across the UK and internationally.

With over fifty experienced and specialist lawyers covering all key areas of commercial and real estate law, we have the expertise to handle complex and high value transactions.

WE MEAN BUSINESS

We provide clear, direct legal advice for businesses and entrepreneurs, our experience and determination is second to none ADRIAN DYE

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COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Our commercial team recognises the need for pragmatic and straightforward

We can advise you before you become involved in litigation or, if litigation is

advice. We have a depth of knowledge and experience, and provide a full range

unavoidable, we will advise you on whether the dispute should be resolved

of commercial services to local and national businesses.

through court proceedings or alternative dispute resolution, including mediation.

CORPORATE

DEBT RECOVERY

We act for private investors, management teams looking to make buy-ins and

We assist and support clients in respect of a range of debts, from limited company

buy-outs and companies looking to raise capital through some kind of corporate

debtors to individuals, from one-off difficult debts to high volume debts.

finance or equity investment.

LICENSING REAL ESTATE

We specialise in all matters where licensing is required. Our detailed understanding

With one of the largest real estate law teams in the Northern region, we act for

of the statutory process enables us to advise you on all aspects of the law.

clients on both a regional and national basis providing a full range of real estate services to clients of all sizes.

REGULATORY & FINANCIAL We operate across a range of sectors and are well placed to support and advise

CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING

individuals and companies across the full spectrum of regulatory, risk and

We support employers, main contractors and subcontractors, as well as the

compliance matters.

consultants and suppliers to the industry. We have also assisted all of the associated parties, including purchasers, tenants and funders, to ensure that their objectives for their project are met.

AGRICULTURE, ESTATES, FARMING & RURAL BUSINESS We understand rural land ownership, farming, agribusiness and all aspects surrounding it. We combine our expertise and understanding with a personal

EMPLOYMENT LAW

approach to get to know you and your business.

Our philosophy – practical employment advice designed to meet your business objectives. We provide technical expertise and breadth and depth of resource, which ensures our advice is always what you need.

CHARITIES We advise a broad spectrum of charitable clients on issues including establishing new charities, Charity Commission registration and reporting, governance issues,

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

structures, Charitable Incorporated Organisations, mergers and real estate.

We work with our clients to enable them to identify, protect and enforce their intellectual property rights, whether through the use of trademarks, copyright, designs, patents or otherwise.

FAITH BASED LAW We provide advice on matters of church and ecclesiastical law including structural, governance, charitable and property.

HEALTHCARE

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Combining specialist lawyers from across the firm, our expert healthcare team delivers advice to healthcare professionals, businesses and organisations.

In a constantly changing sector, clients need to know that they are dealing with experts who understand the legal and commercial challenges they face.

Our nationally-recognised team has the proven experience and expertise to help you make the most of new opportunities and anticipate and prepare for inevitable future changes in this fast-moving sector.

WE DELIVER EXPERT ADVICE TO THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR

We have the people and the expertise to consistently deliver exceptional legal advice to our clients AMANDA MASKERY

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Our dedicated team of personal and family lawyers act for many people in business and the professions where private client and commercial matters are often intertwined.

“Outstanding service from start to finish, I can’t thank the team at Sintons enough” “I will always use Sintons, thank you” “Fantastic service, fantastic firm!”

“They were there to help me throughout the whole process, would definitely recommend!”

“Excellent and professional service”

PROTECTING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

As a firm we are dedicated to our clients and our profession, it is our aim that all people can trust in Sintons EMMA SAUNDERS

CONVEYANCING We understand that a property is more than just bricks and mortar and we use our extensive expertise to your advantage.

ADDED VALUE We have three key external accreditations, all based on

WILLS, TRUST & ESTATES

demanding industry standards that, collectively, help

We can assist you with taking proactive steps at the right time to help

us comply with best practice across quality, HR and IT

you preserve your assets and protect your family for the years ahead.

security. These are Lexcel, Investors In People (IIP) and Cyber Essentials.

FAMILY LAW We have the specialist expertise and experience required to help you explore all options available to you including mediation and the collaborative process.

Through our Corporate Social Responsibility Programme, we aim to work with our clients in relation to hands-on fundraising and participation in client CSR activities or

SERIOUS INJURY We act for clients who have suffered major, often life changing events.

assisting with the creation and development of CSR goals.

We have a CSR ‘bank’ of 80 days per year, which are used to support charitable projects assisting the local community.

Our people are encouraged to volunteer assistance for a variety of causes during working hours. The causes that we have helped in this way include cancer hospices, retirement homes, local schools, animal shelters and churches.

Every two years, on a firm-wide basis, we agree to support and raise funds for a particular charity. Our people are asked to nominate local causes, that are often close to their hearts for personal reasons and a ballot takes place to decide which charity we will support.

Throughout 2020 - 2021, we will be supporting the North of England Children’s Cancer Research Fund.

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