‘I think the most important aspect of the way WBD work is their attention to detail and in depth knowledge and understanding of their clients. They are extremely sensitive to family circumstances. They work in a transparent, empathetic way to deliver well informed and individually focussed services and solutions.’

‘Good range of skills across the team with good internal administrative support. my wife and i like the ability to have a highly skilled and capable team with support in wealth management as well as probate practice; we are pleased with fund performance and confident that they can support our family in the long term’

‘The team involved have been working with this family for 25 years. Their prime focus is understanding and responding to our changing needs. They are aware and responsive to new and proposed legislation and are always focused on the long term – as we ask them to be. Limited experience with other firms has felt “boom or bust” Despite being naturally skeptical we keep continue to trust and respect their always carefully considered advise.’

‘Main contact / partner is Helen Tavroges. We meet every 6 months and she continues to keep up to date with all the family members and issues. Her daughter is of similar age to our children and is empathetic to our issues she is always easy to reach. Her support team is excellent.’

‘The Northern powerhouse. Their size and experience makes them a match for any firm in the country.’

‘Outside London, they are the best firm you’ve probably not heard of. They are discreet and don’t shout about it from their rooftops – they let their reputation and client relationships speak for themselves.’

‘Jon Gould is efficient, responsive, technically exceptional and a thoroughly nice person to deal with. He can be put in front of an aggressive entrepreneur or an elderly widow and has the skill set to mould himself to any situation.’

‘The practice has adapted to the difficulties of the pandemic and delivered a quality service in a highly professional manner whilst maintaining the friendly contact that is so vital to good legal work.’

‘Full service team with highly qualified and skilled staff at all levels. Approachable and professional, with the ability to meet needs of clients with similar levels of care regardless of value or complexity.’

‘Paul Nickalls – well deserved strong reputation as both a practitioner and leader. Empowers team members to manage client relationships directly.’

‘Paul Collingwood – all too rare combination of high level of technical and empathic skills. Very easy to work with collaboratively and high standard of professionalism in delivery.’

‘The team are very proactive and forwards thinking, they take a person centred approach when dealing with vulnerable adults. I have found the team to be very organised and thorough. Compared to other firms, this team are far more involved with the clinical team to ensure they are fully aware of client individual needs.’

‘Staff are dilligent and always have the client’s best interest at heart. The team is always availble when wanted and have a pro-active approach to solving any outstanding issues.’

‘Sophie Moore is always extremely helpful and handles client matters very well.’

‘Sintons are a full service law firm who specialise in owner- managed businesses. The individual teams are strong and collectively they work together to provide a full and excellent service. They work well with local accounting and Financial Advisor firms and have hosted joint seminars for the general public with a number of them to show how law, tax and financial matters are interlinked.’

‘The team are always approachable and available. Advice is given on an initial basis, with clear costs estimates for taking matters forward.’

‘I have worked with Gaynor Jackson for over 10 years and I trust her wholeheartedly. Gaynor is always quick to respond, and sensible in her advice, which is needed when feeding back to charities.’

‘The go to team for excellent technical ability and the experience needed to advise on more complex affairs.’

‘Andrew Facer in my opinion clearly one of the stand out lawyers in the North of England on tax and trust work.’

‘Great for will making.’

‘Chris Shepherd, very approachable, friendly and professional.’

‘A small but friendly team who are always helpful.’

‘Chris Sheppard has been very helpful in dealing with my late mothers estate, giving me invaluable advice and leading us through the process.’

‘Very prompt, clear and precise advice. Clarity in explanation and efficient service’

‘Chris Sheppard was engaging, efficient but with a calm and precise manner. Always superb service and advice.’

‘Great collaboration and personal service.’

‘Chris Sheppard is wonderful with clients. Patient, respectful, knowledgeable and easy to deal with.’

‘Excellent depth of technical expertise combined with good practical application. Very well connected with other parts of their practice (i.e corporate).’

‘Strong technical knowledge and good client handling skills.’

‘The team works well with all legal disciplines in their wider business and they have a very strong trust advisory capability.’

‘Keith Hatley and Julie Garbutt are excellent solicitors, they are two of the most capable individuals I have worked with in the North East. They have both gone the extra mile in client service and advised on technical legal issues to assist with complex tax problems.’

‘Private client legal work is a specialist area which can be underserviced by a number of local firms. Muckle do however provide a great service ensuring that their clients receive great advice and that the team become trusted advisors to their clients.’

‘Projects frequently involve Keith Hatley and Julie Garbutt. They have great experience and are willing to work as a professional team to ensure that the client gets the right advice.’