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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

Azets Wealth Management sponsor the Society
March 26, 2026
Azets Wealth Management sponsor the Society

Azets Wealth Management is proud to become the newest partner of The Newcastle and North of England Law Society (NNELS), strengthening our long-standing relationship with the region and expanding the support available to legal professionals, their clients, and their businesses.

Newcastle and North East JLD
February 25, 2026
Newcastle and North East JLD

The Newcastle and North-East Junior Lawyers Division have a new Committee. See who they are and find out how to make contact with the group.

President's Newsletter - March 2026
February 24, 2026
President's Newsletter - March 2026

The President Paul Brown comes to the end of his presidential year and reports for the last time.

Update on VAT Partial exemption in law firms – "Protect and Plan"
February 24, 2026
Update on VAT Partial exemption in law firms – "Protect and Plan"

PKF Francis Clark share further information and provide an update on VAT Partial exemption in law firms.