Newtons Solicitors announces opening of new office in Durham

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

This announcement coincides with the appointments of insolvency specialist Andrew Cawkwell and senior solicitor James McEwen.

Andrew joins the team at Newtons from Muckles, where he was a partner. James, who will be dividing his time between Durham and Darlington, was previously at Samuel Phillips Law Firm, where he was an associate.

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

“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.”

Andrew will be heading up the new office in Durham, based at the sustainable, eco-building, the Rivergreen Centre, owned by digital-only Atom Bank.

Andrew Cawkwell, director at Newtons Solicitors and head of its Durham office, commented: “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.”

James McEwen, senior solicitor at Newtons Solicitors, added: “I was attracted by the company’s ambition and growth targets. So, I’m looking forward to the challenge of expanding Newtons’ business into Durham as well as working in Darlington.”

As well as being tenants of of Atom Bank, the law firm has also joined the panel of legal advisers to the bank.

Chris Newton concluded: “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.”