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Samuel Phillips Law Firm Tell us what you need in the box below and we'll explain how our expert people can help you. Samuel Phillips Law is an established and well regarded general practice and commercial law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne. Founded in 1919, by Samuel Phillips, the firm has a reputation for service excellence and providing solutions which are bespoke to each client's specific needs.

A century since the firm was founded, Samuel Phillips Law provides services across a range of specialisms including Family, Employment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Agriculture, Residential Property, Commercial Property and Wills Probate & Trusts.
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Advice and guidance on your current contracts, what you can apply to your workforce depending on how restrictive your T&C's and covenants are, and the terms you may have to vary including the 'how to'. To mitigate costly mistakes in regards to ensuring you keep to the right processes and avoid clams against your company.
We offer a bespoke and efficient service to meet our client's needs in all aspects of buying, selling or leasing commercial property. Commercial Property covers a wide area of legal work relating to business based property matters. If you're in business then at some stage Property will be important to you.
We provide exemplary advice, support and representation for both employees and employers involved in all employment matters. Businesses need to be able to adapt and change in response to changes in the market to enable them to stay competitive, successful and at the top of their game. But what about the employees affected by such changes?
We are recognised as one of the leading specialist family teams in the North East of England. Our experience and reputation is such that we receive instructions from clients based throughout the country and overseas. We provide a highly-specialised service to meet our client's needs and are renowned for handling complex and high-value divorce and separation matters.
Reviews (21)
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Mathieu Guitton
Jun 24, 2022
Excellent solicitor. I have used Samuel Philipps back in 2013 and again this year for the staircasing and sale of a shared ownership property. Helen Griffiths and Sophie Miller have both been very professional considering this wasn't a straight forward sale or purchase. Will definitely use again in the future.
X. G.
Jun 14, 2022
Super professional and efficient service, we completed our house purchase with our solicitor James in 2 months! They do care for their clients. Mugurel from admin team is also professional and helpful. Thank you both! Highly recommend this law firm.
Aman Souni
May 08, 2022
I'm happy with the level of service I received from Helen and her assistant Kelly. The money I was charged was incredibly competitive and the service was professional. The only thing I would say is that you should try and keep the clients a bit more informed regarding what is going on with the file as there was a bit of chasing around that I had to do. For the most part I am happy though and I would use this firm again.
Kath Rothwell
May 05, 2022
I had an excellent experience with conveyancing from Samuel Phillips. They were very responsive and proactive and I highly recommend them
Jagen Vythelingum
Apr 21, 2022
I hope I can change this rating soon and hope that this review will make someone from the firm act promptly to getting in contact with myself. Using samuel phillips as my solicitors to purchase a property and don't get phone calls or reply to emails. I have a feeling I may end up homeless in July if my house purchase is completed by June. I wish I never chanahe solicitors but thought I would use a local one to help speed the process. That has not been the case and I don't know where I stand now in terms of actually moving forward
Martyn Harries
Apr 08, 2022
Professional company, have helped me on a few occasions and I've never had a problem with there services. Quick and efficient when dealing with matters couldn't be happier.
Michal Belka
Apr 01, 2022
Overall very good experience. Quick, professional, clear - while we didn't have many questions, when we did Tom (who was our solicitor) was always very quick to reply with all details we needed. The information they provided were clear too. I've heard horror stories from my friends about buying and how solicitors can be absolute PITA to work with, but that was absolutely not my experience. Overall, would definitely recommend :)
Jack Yetman
Jan 16, 2022
Tom was absolutely exceptional from start to finish. This was my first home purchase and, not knowing the ins and outs of the process, he was first class in walking me through each stage as we came to it; even more so than my mortgage advisor or estate agent! Truly above and beyond. I would highly recommend his service and that of Samuel Phillips to anyone needing it. Thank you again, Tom.
Callum Atherton
Sep 09, 2021
After a poor experience with an estate agents recommended solicitor, we sought out legal help from Samuel Phillips Law based upon their previous reviews. The process of moving our sale/purchase over to SPL was thankfully very straightforward and we were left in the capable hands of Tom Small. Tom's attentiveness and professionalism really shone through and really put our minds at ease after what was becoming a bit of a nightmare of a move. Based on my experience of the company, and my direct dealings with Tom I would recommend anyone who wants a near stress-free house move to enquire with SPL today. Thank you for your service!
Mx Tx
Aug 23, 2021
An excellent law firm. I was in a very difficult and complex financial situation after my divorce. Jenny Goldstein was my lawyer. She is extremely experienced and professional. Jenny was incredibly supportive and took the time to listen to what I truly wanted. I could not have asked for more. Jenny's PA Erin is also a fantastic asset to the team. I can't thank them enough for the difference that they have made to my life. I have also used Samuel Phillips to sell my property and Will services, which were also excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend their services. Thank you!
Michael Newton
Sep 24, 2020
We are first time buyers and recently bought our new build home, the legal process and paper work looked daunting at the beginning. Lucy Velasco made the whole process seem so easy and kept in regular contact making everything move smoothly. Every question or worry was quickly answered or sorted out. We would not hesitate to recommend Samuel Phillips to first time buyers, Lucy was superb throughout.
Chery Malpass
Aug 22, 2020
Jenny Goldstein looked after my case as a good friend of mine recommended her I honestly can't recommend Jenny Goldstein enough she is incredibly professional, passionate, and extremely helpful Samuel Phillips are a firm I would highly recommend as all the staff are caring and deal with you in a lovely manner Jenny Goldstein's knowledge is superb anyone needing a first class lawyer I would certainly get in touch with Jenny Goldstein
Caroline Gallagher
Jul 16, 2020
Sarah Ward has gone above to support me and my family, over the past year, with financial and family matters. She is extremely professional and I felt extremely confident to have her by my side in court. I knew I could discuss anything with Sarah and I wouldn't be judged, she was understanding and empathetic. I couldn't recommend her highly enough I hope I don't need a solicitor again, but if i did I would have no doubt in contacting Sarah and having her on my side once again. Thank you for all you help 5 starts stars enough x
Andrew Findlay
Jun 21, 2020
Samuel Phillips helped me over the last 2 years. I do not have one negative thing to say about the way they work and handle situations they are very professional in the way that they work. Not only did they help me with my case they also took the time to help me emotionally and mentally which Really helped me. I had one solicitor who left half way during my case and the transition to a new solicitor was smooth. Anytime I sent a email or called with questions or updates the response time was always fast or if they had to follow anything up it was always fast. I would recommend Samuel Phillips for any of my friends or family in future with out hesitation. Very helpful and kind team.
Pack Pott
May 19, 2020
First time buyer. Had an issue with part of the property not being owned by the seller. Jane Fiddes was my main point of contact and she was incredibly knowledgable throughout the whole process. Everyone I dealt with really put my mind at ease the whole time. Would recommend and use again.
Natalie Hughes
May 10, 2020
Fantastic experience in every single way. Jennifer Goldstein dealt with my case and I could not have asked for better, very thorough, friendly, professional and just overall excellent at what she does! Will forever be recommending to anyone on the look out for a great Lawyer. Thanks again Jenny!
Nikki Gallagher
May 05, 2020
We have worked with a few solicitors over the years trying to resolve family issues concerning child arrangements, but none quite like Sarah Ward. Sarah is a fantastic no-nonsense solicitor who is professional, courteous, and friendly. The service she has provided has been exceptional and I would recommend her to anyone, especially those, such as us, who have struggled with proceedings for years without resolution. Her guidance and advice have been immeasurable.
Frances S.
Apr 02, 2020
I live in Scotland and Samuel Phillips was recommended by a retired lawyer friend when I was advised to have an English lawyer to deal with a problem around a Trust fund set up in England. Stephen Robinson, Head of Wills & Trusts, dealt with the problem. He was professional, approachable, clear and concise and managed to achieve a result in a few months, after I had been trying for several years. I cannot thank him enough for his help and am thoroughly delighted with the outcome.
David S.
Jan 13, 2020
I have used Samuel Phillips for will writing services and I have started to use them to purchase the freehold of our property. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for a professional and personal service.
Karl A.
Jul 19, 2019
Incompetent solicitor assigned to my case. From losing multiple forms including bank details, home address and personal information to finding out 5 minutes before handing over huge amounts of money and getting my new home keys that he had miscalculated what we owed help to buy and we owed over 2k more to them. The original sum he calculated was completely random as well so no idea where he got that from. Made complaints after this happened but was told by another incompetent colleague that they had done nothing wrong and that was what we owed.

Yes correct, but you don't correct these things 5 minutes before exchange of funds, it should have been calculated correctly in the first place. The attitude towards my complaint showed me i was dealing with a truly poor company. Only positive was Lucy Velasco who despite not being my solicitor provided me with the most information and answered all my questions when my solicitor decided not to reply. AVOID.
Kathy A.
May 17, 2019
We've used Samuel Phillips many times for buying and selling property despite living 600 miles away from the office. Jane Fiddes and her team have always represented us and I have nothing but the highest praise for all the transactions they have handled for us. Emails and calls are promptly replied to, regular updates are given. Jane runs a very professional, knowledgeable, super prompt and competent team. We would not hesitate to return to S/Phillips and Jane in future and are really confident in recommending them 100% to our friends and family. Kathy & Bryan. Cornwall.