Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Newcastle
Established in 1987, we are a dedicated legal practice rooted in the North East, serving our local community with expertise across multiple legal disciplines. Our firm has evolved from a general practice in conveyancing, family law, and wills to a specialist provider in litigation, clinical negligence, and industrial disease claims. With decades of collective experience, our teams deliver tailored legal solutions for individuals and businesses, prioritising accessibility and client support. We relocated to a central Newcastle office to enhance accessibility by car or public transport, maintaining our commitment to a friendly, flexible service.Our specialists in small business law, family matters, and personal injury claims combine deep sector knowledge with a proactive approach to client communication. We uphold transparency through clear pricing structures and regulatory compliance under the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Our track record includes recovering millions in compensation for clients while maintaining a focus on ethical practice and community engagement.
Services
Clinical Negligence
Family Law
Wills and Probate
Personal Injury
Professional Negligence
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience serving North East clients
- Our teams specialise in clinical negligence and professional liability claims
- We maintain SRA regulatory compliance for professional standards
- We provide tailored legal support for small businesses and families
- Our office relocation enhances city centre accessibility
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Clinical Negligence
We represent clients harmed by substandard healthcare through misdiagnosis, surgical errors, or inadequate treatment. Our specialists handle claims for brain injuries, birth complications, and fatal medical mistakes. We maintain transparent communication throughout the legal process.
Family Law
Our family law team resolves divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. We provide sensitive guidance for domestic violence cases and cohabitation disputes while prioritising client wellbeing during emotional transitions.
Personal Injury
We secure compensation for injuries sustained in workplace accidents, road collisions, and public spaces. Our 20+ years' experience covers industrial diseases like vibration white finger and asbestos-related illnesses through expert medical collaboration.
Professional Negligence
We recover damages for clients affected by professional errors in legal, accounting, or surveying services. Our department handles property transaction failures, missed legal deadlines, and financial mismanagement cases with proven success.
Wills and Probate
We draft legally binding wills, administer estates, and resolve inheritance disputes. Our services include tax planning, foreign asset management, and determining validity of contested wills for comprehensive estate solutions.
People
John Probert
Partner
John leads our professional negligence department with 25+ years' experience recovering millions in compensation. He specialises in complex legal and financial mismanagement cases.
Karen Watts
Legal Secretary
Karen provides administrative support across multiple practice areas, ensuring efficient case management and client communication for over 15 years.
Karen Hunter
Paralegal
Karen assists with clinical negligence and personal injury claims, conducting case research and preparing legal documentation under senior supervision.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in clinical negligence, family law, personal injury claims, professional negligence, and wills/probate matters.
How long have you been practicing law?
Our firm has provided legal services since 1987, with over 30 years' experience in the North East region.
Can you help with small business legal matters?
Yes, we offer tailored legal support for business formation, contracts, HR issues, and commercial transactions.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under registration number 56431.
How do you handle personal injury claims?
We pursue compensation for injuries through road accidents, workplace incidents, and public liability cases.
Do you assist with international legal matters?
Yes, we handle Spanish residence and divorce cases requiring cross-border legal expertise.
Reviews (3)
Keith Cochrane
Nov 11, 2019
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Again I can only repeat what I said before. All solicitors can give you a half hour of there time free for free advice. So if you have legal problems do take advantage of your free half hour. It's yours to use.
Kirsty Martin
Dec 16, 2017
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Very happy with the service received from Andrew Allan at Robinson Murphy Newcastle. We contacted Andrew about repaying our First Buy Housing Loan. I was always able to speak to somebody and Andrew was always one step ahead. Highly recommended.
Jonny Norton
Sep 13, 2012
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I am really pleased with the excellent service I received from Robinson and Murphy Solicitors in Newcastle. I came to these guys to handle my asbestos claim which they won for me. Highly recommended.
