"Watson Burton LLP is at the forefront of UK practice development in its forward-thinking management structure and policies".

"Clients are quick to praise the service they receive".

The Legal 500

Recommended by Chambers UK 2009 - a leading guide to the legal profession.

Watson Burton LLP is a leading law firm with almost 200 years' experience and a well-earned reputation for helping our clients succeed. Offering the full range of commercial law services, Watson Burton has significant nationwide coverage providing first class legal advice from offices in Newcastle, Leeds and London.

Watson Burton has continued to increase its national profile and has brought greater depth to the employment law, property, banking, business services and commercial litigation departments. We continue to be recognised for core strengths in sectors such as construction, insurance, energy, charity law and sports law.

A pragmatic and progressive firm, our solicitors are relied upon for their ability to understand each clients' wider business strategies and for providing thoughtful, practical business solutions that help our clients directly achieve their objectives.

Over the last few years we have become one of the fastest-growing law firms. Yet, however large we become, we'll always appreciate that success depends on strong relationships with each and every one of our clients.

It works for them and it can work for you too.