Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Newcastle & Sunderland
Sweeney Miller is a distinguished law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services to individuals and businesses across England and Wales. With a strong emphasis on building trust and confidence, we specialise in areas such as dispute resolution, commercial contracts, and residential and commercial property law. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to providing efficient, cost-effective solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.We pride ourselves on maintaining transparency, integrity, and a client-first approach, ensuring that every legal matter is handled with precision and care. Our growing reputation, supported by over 1,000 five-star reviews, reflects our dedication to excellence and client satisfaction. By combining technical expertise with a personalised service, we aim to simplify complex legal processes and deliver results that exceed expectations.
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Divorce and Family Law
Wills Trusts and Estates
Commercial Property
Dispute Resolution
Corporate Law
Personal Injury Claims
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined legal expertise in residential and commercial law.
- Our team provides transparent pricing and efficient case resolution.
- We maintain a 4.9/5 rating based on 1,000+ client reviews.
- Our solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
- We combine technical expertise with a personalised, client-first approach.
Associations and certifications
- SRA
What people say
Exceptional service
Knowledgeable solicitors
Transparent pricing
Efficient completions
Empathetic support
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Our residential conveyancing service specialises in facilitating property purchases, sales, and remortgages. We guide clients through legal processes with clarity and efficiency, ensuring timely completions. Our solicitors handle title checks, contracts, and compliance, prioritising cost-effectiveness and client peace of mind.
Family Law
We provide expert legal advice on divorce, child custody, and financial settlements. Our family law team focuses on minimising conflict while protecting client interests. We offer empathetic support and pragmatic solutions tailored to individual family circumstances and long-term well-being.
Commercial Property
Our commercial property service advises businesses on property acquisitions, leases, and development agreements. We ensure legal compliance and negotiate terms to protect commercial interests. Our solicitors handle transactions of all complexities, from small businesses to large-scale developments.
Dispute Resolution
We resolve commercial and personal disputes through litigation, mediation, or arbitration. Our team focuses on achieving favourable outcomes while minimising costs. We handle contract disputes, property conflicts, and debt recovery cases with strategic legal expertise.
Corporate Law
Our corporate law service supports businesses with mergers, acquisitions, and contract drafting. We provide compliance guidance and strategic advice for company growth. Our solicitors ensure legal protections for shareholders and directors during corporate transactions.
People
Surbhi Vedhara
Managing Partner
Surbhi Vedhara leads Sweeney Miller as Managing Partner, specialising in Commercial Property while overseeing strategic development. With extensive legal expertise, she ensures the firm maintains high service standards and client satisfaction across all departments.
Damien Todd
Senior Partner
Damien Todd is a Senior Partner specialising in Residential Conveyancing. He manages the Sunderland office, bringing decades of property law experience to ensure efficient transactions and client-focused solutions for first-time buyers and sellers.
Rebecca Cresswell
Partner
Rebecca Cresswell heads the Family Law department, handling divorce and child custody cases across Newcastle and Sunderland. Her empathetic approach and legal expertise help clients navigate sensitive family matters with clarity and confidence.
Jess Fenwick
Senior Partner
Jess Fenwick leads the Corporate and Commercial teams, providing strategic legal advice on business transactions. With deep industry knowledge, she supports companies in contract negotiations, mergers, and compliance matters to drive sustainable growth.
Michael Storey
Partner
Michael Storey is a Partner in Residential Conveyancing, delivering efficient property transaction services. His focus on clear communication and timely completions ensures clients experience minimal stress during home buying or selling processes.
Questions
What areas of law does Sweeney Miller Law specialise in?
We specialise in residential conveyancing, family law, commercial property, corporate law, and dispute resolution across England and Wales.
Are your legal fees transparent?
Yes, we provide clear pricing structures with no hidden fees, ensuring cost-effective solutions for all clients.
Do you offer online case management?
We provide secure online portals for clients to track case progress and access documents conveniently.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) under registration numbers 569467 and 619281.
How quickly can you complete a property transaction?
Our conveyancing team aims to complete transactions within 8-12 weeks, depending on case complexity.
Reviews (4)
Jon Fairbairn
Jan 29, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
The best conveyancing solicitor in Sunderland, helpful, professional, reliable and always at hand to take questions and provide reliable advice. Wouldnt move without them. Special thanks to Leanne and Chloe on the most recent move, and to Leanne for a few more over the years. Top job. Thanks a million.
The best conveyancing solicitor in Sunderland, helpful, professional, reliable and always at hand to take questions and provide reliable advice. Wouldnt move without them. Special thanks to Leanne and Chloe on the most recent move, and to Leanne for a few more over the years. Top job. Thanks a million.
Bethanie Mimbo
Jan 25, 2022
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Anthony was amazing very informative and knowledgeable. He made sure all the paperwork was done to perfection. Always kept us in the loop whenever progressing to the next stage. Good communication. I would highly recommend.
Bruh Moment
Jan 09, 2022
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Would like to say a massive thanks to Leanne and the team at Sweeney Miller who made a stressful time of moving and purchasing a new home much easier. Leanne was always on hand to respond to queries quickly and efficiently, in a very professional manner. I wouldn't hesitate to use again or recommend to friends and family. Thank you all :)
Deborah Mcclay G.
Dec 27, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Sweeney and Miller have been fantastic with our purchase, they have left no stone unturned and managed to pull everything together very quickly to complete on our preferred date. Communication the whole way through which was very important to me. Brilliant service and very professional. Thank you so much to Kara and Abigail
Sweeney and Miller have been fantastic with our purchase, they have left no stone unturned and managed to pull everything together very quickly to complete on our preferred date. Communication the whole way through which was very important to me. Brilliant service and very professional. Thank you so much to Kara and Abigail
