Law firm announces latest office launch

Newtons Solicitors, the Knaresborough-based law firm, has announced the opening of its 11th office in Durham.

To coincide with the office launch, insolvency specialist Andrew Cawkwell and senior solicitor James McEwen have joined the firm.

Cawkwell joins Newtons from Muckles, where he was a partner, while McEwen, previously at Samuel Phillips Law Firm, where he was an associate, will be dividing his time between Durham and Darlington.

“We’re thrilled to appoint Andrew and James, as we open our new office in Durham,” says Chris Newton, managing director of Newtons Solicitors.

“Andrew is recognised as a leader in his field and James is a senior commercial property solicitor, known for his excellent standard of client service. They not only bring key skills and expertise to the firm, but they fit in well with our culture and our strategy.”

Cawkwell, director at Newtons Solicitors and head of its Durham office, says: “I’m delighted to be joining such an energetic, accomplished firm.

“We’ve got great plans to further expand the team and we’re looking forward to working with businesses in the area and contributing towards the local community.”

The office in Durham is based at sustainable, eco-building, the Rivergreen Centre, owned by Atom Bank.

Newtons also announced it has joined the panel of legal advisers to the bank.

Newton said: “We’re delighted to be building such a strong working relationship with Atom Bank. Our highly-responsive, advanced approach to business means we work well with ground-breaking brands like Atom Bank.”