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Hay & Kilner

30 CLOTH MARKET, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE1 1EE
Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne

What we say about the firm's legal practice in The North

Corporate and commercial

Within Corporate and commercial: Newcastle, tier 4

‘Professional and efficient‘, Hay & Kilner boasts some impressive clients in the health sector, including Park Lane Healthcare. Clients value the ‘excellent service‘ provided by Mark Adams and Jonathan Waters, and head of department Nick James is recommended for his ‘very good service at all times‘. Recent deals include a multimillion-pound MBO, advising the seller.

Crime, fraud and licensing

Within Crime, Hay & Kilner is a first tier firm,

Hay & Kilner’s specialism is work relating to confiscation orders and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. The team has recently represented defendants on charges arising from drug trafficking, mortgage fraud, cigarette smuggling and the dishonest purchase and sale of property. Mark Harrison is recommended.

Within Licensing, Hay & Kilner is a third tier firm,

Also of note is Martin Soloman at Hay & Kilner, for his work in the gaming and betting sector.

Dispute resolution

Within Commercial litigation: Newcastle, Hay & Kilner is a third tier firm,

Hay & Kilner was recently instructed on a High Court case surrounding the ownership, derivation and use of extensive databases. Clients include a sizeable financial institution which the team is advising on substantial recoveries, and a notable name in the transport sector. Martin Soloman is recommended.

Within Debt recovery, Hay & Kilner is a first tier firm,

Hay & Kilner continues to advise two major banks on mortgage recovery in addition to acting for some well-known national businesses in the property and transport sectors. Barry Arkle is recommended.

Finance

Within Banking and finance, tier 4

Much of Hay & Kilner’s finance work is real estate related; the team acts for several clearing banks in relation to loans on a wide variety of commercial properties in the region. Phil Broadhurst is singled out as an ‘expert in his field of mortgage regulation and compliance‘. Paul Taylor is also recommended.

Within Insolvency and corporate recovery , Hay & Kilner is a second tier firm,

At Hay & Kilner, clients value Neil Harrold’s ‘knowledge of insolvency legislation‘ and ‘forcefulness in negotiating settlements‘. The team successfully acted on a contested administration application against a charitable fundraising company. The team grew with the appointment of Eric Flannaghan, who specialises in contentious insolvency.

Human resources

Within Employment, tier 4

Offering ‘particular strength on complex matters‘, Hay & Kilner regularly appears in tribunal on unfair dismissal and whistle-blowing cases among others. Neil Dwyer and Sarah Hall are recommended as ‘very capable individuals‘, and clients also single out associate Sarah Furness. Instructions come from private healthcare providers and a marine supplies company.

Within Health and safety, Hay & Kilner is a first tier firm,

Hay & Kilner receives instructions from insurers and defendants on fatality cases. Alun Williams is recommended.

Within Pensions, Hay & Kilner is a third tier firm,

Nick James is recommended at Hay & Kilner.

Insurance

Within Clinical negligence - claimant, Hay & Kilner is a first tier firm,

Hay & Kilner has settled a substantial number of cerebral palsy claims over the past 12 months, with a total value of £20m. The practice retains its solid reputation for spinal injury claims and is on the Spinal Injury Panel. Recommended partner David Bradshaw has a good reputation in the market.

Within Personal injury - claimant, Hay & Kilner is a second tier firm,

Hay & Kilner’s recent instructions include claims involving members of the armed forces and sports injury claims. Bruce Howorth leads the team, which retains its notable multi-party action franchise. Group action instructions include cases involving breast implants and oral contraceptive actions.

Within Personal injury - defendant, Hay & Kilner is a third tier firm,

Recent instructions for Hay & Kilner include defending a number of asbestos claims where no insurance cover could be located. Additional work for the practice includes claims arising from exposure to benzene, noise and vibration. Practice head Alun Williams is recommended.

Within Professional negligence, Hay & Kilner is a second tier firm,

Ros Sparrow heads the Hay & Kilner practice, which advises both claimants and defendants. Instructions come from law firms, banks, mortgage lenders, accountants and architects. Recent work includes acting for a property partnership in a claim against their solicitors.

Private client

Within Charities , Hay & Kilner is a second tier firm,

Hay & Kilner’s charities practice spans property transactions, the appointment of new trustees, and disputes. Jonathan Waters leads the team, which acts for wildlife, ecclesiastical and mental health charities.

Within Family, Hay & Kilner is a second tier firm,

Hay & Kilner is praised for its ‘holistic and well-organised approach‘, and offers advice on private and publicly funded work. Nicola Matthews is recommended for financial and child-related cases, while Rob Hart is described as ‘one of the best practitioners in the North East‘. The ‘well-regarded‘ Jacqui Slater is noted for her experience on cases involving mental health issues.

Within Personal tax, trusts and probate, Hay & Kilner is a third tier firm,

Hay & Kilner’s ‘very experienced department‘ includes ‘knowledgeable‘ partner Kirstin Cook. Clients state their appreciation for ‘accurate advice‘ that always meets their objectives.

Real estate

Within Commercial property: Newcastle, tier 4

Clients state that advice given by Hay & Kilner ‘has always been second to none‘; ‘the partners have in-depth knowledge and are supported by an excellent team‘. The practice continues to receive instructions on significant sales and purchases from clients in the care sector. Paul Taylor leads the team and is recommended along with ‘leading property lawyer‘ Nicola Tiffen.

Within Construction , Hay & Kilner is a third tier firm,

Hay & Kilner delivers ‘superb advice‘ to clients including members of the Federation of Master Builders on a range of matters including recent legislation, contractual terms and conditions, and disputes. Martin Soloman leads the practice.

Within Environment, Hay & Kilner is a second tier firm,

Paul Taylor at Hay & Kilner continues to advise on environmental risk issues, and receives an increasing number of instructions relating to environmental warranties.

Within Planning, tier 4

The real estate team at Hay & Kilner has experience on planning issues. Paul Taylor is the name to note.

Within Property litigation , Hay & Kilner is a first tier firm,

Hay & Kilner receives instructions on issues such as the enforcement of covenants, boundary disputes and forfeiture. Martin Soloman is recommended.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Within Intellectual property and information technology, tier 4

Recent IP work for Hay & Kilner includes a commercial dispute involving the design of a new machine process for the manufacture of a security product. The team is well placed to advise on trade mark registrations, and software and licensing agreements. Martin Soloman is recommended.

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