Business Details
Your Trusted Solicitors in Gateshead
Established over a century ago, Lambert Taylor & Gregory is a respected law firm rooted in the North East's legal landscape. Our practice combines deep historical expertise with modern legal strategies to serve private and commercial clients. We specialise in property law, wills and probate, trusts, criminal law, family law, and personal injury claims, delivering tailored solutions through a team of seasoned solicitors. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our SRA-authorised status and client testimonials praising our diligence, empathy, and professional excellence.With offices in Gateshead and Corbridge, we offer accessible, jargon-free legal advice, operating on fixed fees or hourly rates to suit individual needs. Our lawyers, including partners with decades of post-qualification experience, prioritise clear communication and practical outcomes, ensuring clients receive both technical expertise and personal support.
Services
Property Law
Criminal Law
Family Law
Wills
Probate
Trusts
Personal Injury
Conveyancing
Powers of Attorney
Deputyship
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined legal expertise across multiple practice areas
- Our SRA-authorised solicitors provide tailored advice for complex legal matters
- We maintain transparent pricing with fixed fee and hourly rate options
- Our team includes specialists with 20-30 years' post-qualification experience
- We operate from accessible offices in Gateshead and Corbridge
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent advice
Happy with outcome
Responsive and reliable
Fantastic service
Highly capable
Services
Property Law
Our property law services cover residential and commercial conveyancing, lease renewals, and landlord-tenant matters. With dedicated solicitors handling transactions from initial contracts to completion, we ensure smooth property transfers. Our Corbridge and Gateshead offices serve clients across Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, offering expert guidance on all property-related legal issues.
Criminal Law
We provide robust representation in criminal law cases, including litigation and family-related legal matters. Our experienced solicitors, including partner Tim Gregory with 30+ years' experience, defend clients' rights in courts across the North East. We offer clear advice and strategic defence planning for all criminal law proceedings.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles financial settlements, child arrangements, and care proceedings. Solicitors like Paul Hanratty and Tim Gregory combine legal expertise with sensitive handling of emotionally challenging cases. We prioritise clients' needs while ensuring legal compliance and fair outcomes in all family law matters.
Wills and Probate
We offer comprehensive wills, probate, and estate administration services, including trust creation and asset preservation strategies. Legal executives like Geoff Laws manage complex estate matters, ensuring clients' wishes are fulfilled while complying with legal requirements. Our services cover straightforward wills to intricate trust arrangements.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury team handles claims through qualified solicitors and local experts. We focus on achieving fair compensation for clients while providing professional support throughout the claims process. Our approach combines legal expertise with compassionate client care for successful case resolutions.
People
Tim Gregory
Head of Litigation Department, Partner
Qualified in 1991 with over 30 years' experience, specialising in criminal law, family law, and personal injury. Leads the firm's litigation department with a focus on client-centred legal solutions.
Paul Hanratty
Senior Solicitor
Qualified in 1990 with 30+ years' experience in criminal litigation and family law. Recognised for professional handling of complex cases while maintaining client-focused service standards.
Geoff Laws
Legal Executive
Joined in 2019 with over 30 years' experience in wills, probate, and trusts. Specialises in estate administration and asset preservation strategies for private clients.
Greg Smith
Head of Property Department
Qualified in 2003 with 20+ years' experience in property law. Manages residential and commercial conveyancing matters while also handling wills and probate cases.
Emily Ferguson
Solicitor
Qualified in 2023, specialising in private client work including wills, probate, and powers of attorney. Provides modern legal solutions while maintaining traditional service standards.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in property law, criminal law, family law, wills, probate, trusts, and personal injury claims.
How long has your firm been operating?
Our firm has been serving clients for over 100 years with roots in the North East legal community.
Do you offer fixed fee legal services?
Yes, we provide services on both fixed fee and hourly rate arrangements to suit client needs.
Where are your offices located?
We have offices at 9 Walker Terrace, Gateshead, and 4 Middle Street, Corbridge.
What experience do your solicitors have?
Our team includes solicitors with 20-30 years' post-qualification experience across various legal disciplines.
Reviews (3)
John Tiffin
Sep 15, 2021
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I needed legal advice on a contract and gave contract to secretary of the lawyer (one of the senior partners)on 21 November. On 4 December i received call from secretary saying that she had given the contract to lawyer and that she would get him to call me on monday 7 december. got no call that Monday so on Tuesday i called to say if he had possibly forgotten. lawyer called me on Friday 11 December at which point i asked him if he could possibly call me in between clients , as i was in Tesco and needed to have the contract in front of me . he said he would call in 30 minutes. no call.On 18 January
Peter Jones
Dec 28, 2020
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We have just sold our house in Gateshead using Lambert Taylor & Gregory. It was an old property and the sale was not straight forward but the team guided us through the process which at times was stressful but they kept me calm and got the sale to completion. I would like to single out Dawn Crawford from the team who was always very quick to respond to my questions and to requests from our buyers. They have been extremely professional and I can highly recommend them.
P. C.
May 31, 2019
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Extremely unprofessional. Ethics and integrity are basic requirements for a Wills and Probate Solicitor, sadly this firm lacks either and instead concentrates on its bill padding using extremely dubious unethical practices, causing completely unnecessary prolonged suffering at a time of bereavement. Staff also require training in data protection laws and respect. Sadly, morality and common courtesy training courses arent available.
