North East - Legal Market Overview
The Newcastle market is dominated by five leading commercial practices offering quality work on both a local, national and sometimes international basis. They are offering a work quality that matches the national firms in other northern commercial centres such as Leeds and Manchester. These firms are currently experiencing unprecedented growth and are committed to attracting the very best legal talent to the region.
Newcastle has a wealth of medium tier law firms which have a strong local client base and are highly rated in their fields. Outside of Newcastle, you will find a number of strong firms based in Durham, Middlesbrough, Stockton and the Tees Valley offering a mix of commercial and private client services to local client bases. Some of the country’s leading personal injury and clinical negligence firms are also based in the region.
Legal salaries
Historically, salaries in the North East have been lower than in other parts of the country to reflect the lower cost of living in the area. However, as the boom in the region continues, we are starting to see salaries increasing to remain in touch with other commercial areas of the country.
With commercial, commercial property, banking and finance lawyers in short supply in the region, talented relocators are able to attract premium salaries and relocation packages. The private client and litigation specialists are still attracting salaries that are lower than those practicing in the commercial areas.
For further information on the legal market and job opportunities in the North East contact:
Mark Barnfield
T: 0113 394 6410
E: markbarnfield@taylorroot.com