North East-based EMG Solicitors has been awarded the Investors in People (IIP) Gold accreditation, recognising its commitment to people management and workplace culture. With offices in Durham, Newcastle and Darlington, the firm met the stringent requirements of the IIP Gold standard, which assesses leadership, support, training, and the way organisations value their workforce. Only a small...

Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has promoted 11 team members in its Newcastle office as it continues to push ahead with national growth plans. The promotions form part of a wider firmwide round, with 22 people progressing across the business, including two new partners. The Newcastle promotions include one new partner - James Donnelly in the Health and Care Advisory team - six managing associates,...

Ward Hadaway, one of the UK’s leading independent full-service law firms, has reported a record financial performance in its latest filed accounts for 2023-24, with revenue rising by 7% to £48m. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the firm’s history. Driven by strong growth across its Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle offices in a wide cross section of service areas, it demonstrates...