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President's Newsletter - April 2026
March 31, 2026
President's Newsletter - April 2026

Lesley Fairclough's first newsletter as the newly elected President of The Newcastle and North of England Law Society. 

What Underwriters Look for Early in Serious Personal Injury and Catastrophic Injury Claims
March 30, 2026
What Underwriters Look for Early in Serious Personal Injury and Catastrophic Injury Claims

When a serious personal injury or catastrophic injury claim is referred to us, underwriters quickly start looking for indicators that suggest it may develop into a high-value matter. In this article we take a look at three key elements involved.

News from New Park Court Chambers
March 30, 2026
News from New Park Court Chambers

New Park Court Chambers share high profile announcements, briefings and notice of a forthcoming Family Seminar. 

Law firms - Registering as a tax adviser with HMRC
March 30, 2026
Law firms - Registering as a tax adviser with HMRC

If your law firm interacts with HMRC about someone else’s tax affairs then you may be affected by the changes coming in on 18 May 2026

Webinars for new and retiring partners of a law firm
March 30, 2026
Webinars for new and retiring partners of a law firm

PKF Francis Clark share two highly recommended webinars with Society members - 'Becoming a self-employed member of a law firm' webinar and 'Retirement from a law firm' webinar.

Hidden threats to retirement: Understanding sequencing risk
March 30, 2026
Hidden threats to retirement: Understanding sequencing risk

Retirement planning is often viewed through the lens of long-term averages – average returns, average life expectancy, average withdrawal rates. Yet real world outcomes rarely follow neat averages. Azets Wealth Management can offer advice and support.

Making your Law Firm's Website Work in an AI-Driven World
March 30, 2026
Making your Law Firm's Website Work in an AI-Driven World

Made up of a team of CIM Chartered Marketers, Cal Partners www.calpartners.co.uk is an award-winning professional services marketing agency headed by a former practising solicitor that connects marketing strategy, user behaviour and evolving search technologies to deliver impactful results for our clients. 

Smart Works North East
March 29, 2026
Smart Works North East

Our President is delighted to announce one of her chosen charities of the year - Smart Works North East.

Suitability - joint Charity of the Year
March 29, 2026
Suitability - joint Charity of the Year

Suitability - a Society Matters initiative becomes the President's second charity of the year.

Stone Recruitment Group
March 26, 2026
Stone Recruitment Group

SRG Legal announced as Gold Sponsor of The Newcastle & North of England Law Society