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Family Briefing by Emma Hughes, Barrister at New Park Court Chambers
February 2, 2026
Family Briefing by Emma Hughes, Barrister at New Park Court Chambers

In her Family Law practice, Emma has a wealth of experience of both private and public family matters. She is regularly instructed within private family law proceedings by both applicants and respondents in applications such as Child Arrangement Orders to determine residence and contact for a child, specific issues and prohibited steps orders.

Enquiries UI gets smarter, clearer, and more intuitive
February 1, 2026
Enquiries UI gets smarter, clearer, and more intuitive

From 7,000 workspaces to one streamlined view: Enquiries UI gets smarter, clearer, and more intuitive

Read InfoTrack’s latest thinking from Chris Watt, Senior Product Manager.

Ministry of Justice Consultation – Interest on Client Account Scheme
February 1, 2026
Ministry of Justice Consultation – Interest on Client Account Scheme

Consultation Response provided by PKF Francis Clark

PKF Francis Clark - the Society's new sponsor
January 13, 2026
PKF Francis Clark - the Society's new sponsor

The Newcastle and North of England Law Society have pleasure in announcing it's new sponsor, PKF Francis Clark.

President's Newsletter - January 2026
January 5, 2026
President's Newsletter - January 2026

The President announces the launch of The Newcastle and North of England Law Society

Newcastle based New Park Court Chambers has an award-winning year
December 4, 2025
Newcastle based New Park Court Chambers has an award-winning year

Newcastle and Leeds-based barrister set New Park Court Chambers has had a great year flying the flag for the North East legal sector, winning Chambers of the Year at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025 and having one of their King's Counsel, Jason Pitter KC, win in the category of Crime Silk at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2025. The set has also seen an increase in its directory rankings in both Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500.

President's Newsletter - December
December 2, 2025
President's Newsletter - December

President reports on the activities of Newcastle Law Society

Temple Legal Protection receive an Award by the Chartered Insurance Institute
December 2, 2025
Temple Legal Protection receive an Award by the Chartered Insurance Institute

TEMPLE LEGAL PROTECTION AWARDED CORPORATE CHARTERED INSURANCE UNDERWRITING AGENT STATUS BY THE CHARTERED INSURANCE INSTITUTE

Newcastle College are strengthening their employer partnerships for 2026
December 2, 2025
Newcastle College are strengthening their employer partnerships for 2026

The Law & Criminal Justice Studies (LCJS) team at Newcastle College are currently strengthening their employer partnerships for the 2025/26 academic year and are reaching out to a small number of carefully selected law firms whose expertise aligns with the needs of our learners and the local sector

Clarity and Control: The New AML Checks from InfoTrack
November 24, 2025
Clarity and Control: The New AML Checks from InfoTrack

InfoTrack has introduced a redesigned Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check that gives legal professionals greater clarity, consistency, and control in their client due-diligence processes.