Ward Hadaway is one of the Top 100 Law Firms in the UK. With 87 partners and over 450 members of staff, we are one of the largest law firms in the North East and are one of the fastest growing law firms outside London. Our clients are based locally, nationally and overseas. The firm comprises five key departments - Property, Commercial, Corporate, Litigation and Private Client - with inter-departmental communication playing a major role in ensuring that all lawyers are able to contribute specialist knowledge at a moment's notice. This essential combination ensures that Ward Hadaway thinks smarter and harder, giving our clients that extra edge.
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14 new starters at leading Northern law firm Ward Hadaway
by Molly Lymn | 12th March 2024 |
Leading Northern law firm Ward Hadaway has announced the addition of 14 new team members to its Newcastle office. The team expansion, which sees the group including two partners, a managing associate, two associates,...
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Ward Hadaway ranked top UK M&A dealmaker for 6th time
by Molly Lymn | 15th February 2024 |
Leading Northern law firm Ward Hadaway was today (Wednesday 14 February) ranked as one of the top 20 dealmakers in the UK, the sixth consecutive year that the corporate team has been recognised nationally....
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Turnover continues to rise at Ward Hadaway
by Chris Watson | 14th December 2023 |
A leading Northern law firm today announced its 2022-23 financial results, revealing another consistently strong performance. Ward Hadaway, which has offices in Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle, announced revenue for the financial year of over...
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A hat-trick of healthcare wins for Ward Hadaway
by Chris Watson | 7th December 2023 |
One of the North East’s leading healthcare law firms has secured its place on three prestigious National Healthcare Service (NHS) frameworks for a further four years. In what was a highly competitive process, Ward...
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Ward Hadaway continues growth of its social housing offer in Newcastle
by Chris Watson | 8th November 2023 |
Ward Hadaway’s social housing team has continued to experience significant growth and success with the welcome addition of four new appointments to its Newcastle office. The social housing team, part of the broader Built...
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Ward Hadaway nurtures homegrown talent with new trainees
by Chris Watson | 6th October 2023 |
A leading Northern law firm has announced the recruitment of six new trainees and one apprentice solicitor into its Newcastle headquarters, with 13 trainees recruited nationally as it continues to grow. Ward Hadaway...
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100% retention rate for Newcastle headquartered law firm as it welcomes 9 newly qualified solicitors
by Molly Lymn | 12th September 2023 |
Leading Northern law firm Ward Hadaway, with offices in Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle, has announced the appointment of nine newly qualified solicitors following a successful training period. Each of the nine graduates have qualified...
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NGI publishes report to celebrate a year of impact with partners
by Chris Watson | 13th July 2023 |
NGI's newly published report showcases £2.25m funding for tourism and job creation while celebrating a year of impactful partnerships for the North East....
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Northern law firm appoints Business Development Director
by Molly Lymn | 5th July 2023 |
Leading law firm Ward Hadaway has made a key strategic appointment with the creation of a new role to help drive further growth. Alistair McDonald has been promoted to the position of Business Development...
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Ward Hadaway announces key promotions as it continues to grow strongly
by Molly Lymn | 20th June 2023 |
Ward Hadaway, a leading Northern law firm headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, has announced a total of 19 promotions across its offices in Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle. 12 of those have taken place within...
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Ward Hadaway facilitates engineering contract for new Sunderland footbridge
by Chris Watson | 23rd May 2023 |
Ward Hadaway's Built Environment team have successfully negotiated and completed the engineering contract for the New Wear Footbridge that will connect the City centre to the north side of the river by the Stadium...
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Ward Hadaway partners with The University of Law to deliver tailored trainee support
by Molly Lymn | 31st March 2023 |
One of Northern England’s leading law firms has partnered with one of the UK’s largest providers of legal education to help develop its future lawyers. Ward Hadaway has teamed up with The University of...
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