Sintons’ Court of Protection Team provides legal services to people affected by a lack of mental capacity, which may mean that they lack the ability to make decisions about their own finances, health and welfare. The newest member of the team is Ellie Stannard, who joined the firm as a paralegal in March 2024. We caught up with Ellie to find out more about her and her role. Tell us about your career to date. I graduated from Northumbria University’s Law School in July 2023 with a first class degree. I’d already secured a training contract offer from Sintons to begin in September 2025 and I had ..read more

This year’s Bright Ideas in Health Awards, which celebrate the achievements of individuals and teams working within the NHS, industry and academia, are once again being sponsored by Sintons. The awards, which are organised by Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria, are given to people who have identified ways of improving services for patients, either through a technical innovation or through better service delivery. Amanda McCabe, partner at Sintons and head of the team which specialises in healthcare law, explained why the firm has once again chosen to sponsor the awards: “Our team o ..read more

Sintons’ team of specialist healthcare lawyers is representing an NHS Trust in a high profile case being heard in the Supreme Court over two days on 15 and 16 April 2024. Details of the case can be found on the Supreme Court’s website. Kathryn Riddell, who is a partner within the team, with over 25 years’ experience in medico-legal work, explains the significance of the case. Our healthcare team has considerable experience in representing NHS Trusts and other healthcare providers in what are often very complex and sensitive medico-legal matters. We currently represent an NHS Trust in a landmar ..read more

10 members of Sintons’ personal injury team are tackling the Yorkshire Peaks Challenge to raise money for Day One Trauma Support, a charity which helps people rebuild their lives after major physical trauma. As Mark Quigley, who is partner at Sintons and head of the personal injury team, explains, his department specialises in supporting people in the aftermath of serious injury. “Our lawyers are incredibly dedicated to helping people who have experienced severe injuries, including life-changing trauma, by securing funds to enable them to access rehabilitation and ultimately secure the right l ..read more

In episode nineteen of our new ‘Monthly Q&A with Sintons Wills, Trusts and Estates Team’ series, Trainee Solicitor, Edward Pattinson answers three of your questions. These sessions run on the second working Friday of each month, live, at 10am on Teams. Please click below to watch or listen. The post A Monthly Q&A with Sintons Wills, Trusts and Estates Team – episode 19 appeared first on Sintons ..read more

Sintons has once again received a stamp of approval from The Law Society, achieving its prestigious Lexcel accreditation. The internationally-recognised accreditation is The Law Society’s quality mark for client care, compliance and practice management. It is awarded to firms which demonstrate a commitment to legal excellence and which show the highest standards of practice across the organisation. “As part of our annual Lexcel accreditation, our work is rigorously and independently assessed,” explained Christopher Welch, Sintons’ managing partner. “It’s a valuable confirmation of the commitme ..read more

A free seminar will give employers the opportunity to learn about reasonable adjustments in the workplace, from Sintons’ team of employment law experts. Taking place on Thursday 2 May in Newcastle, the team will share case studies, as well as insights from employment tribunals and their own legal practice. “We know that a lot of businesses and organisations have questions about reasonable adjustments and want to better understand this area of workplace law,” said Keith Land, partner at Sintons and head of the employment law team. “That’s why we’re inviting employers from all sectors, whether y ..read more

No matter how large or small your food business, there is a legal requirement to properly implement and maintain a food safety management system based on the seven principles of HACCP. Implementing HACCP principles in your restaurant business is crucial for ensuring food safety and maintaining high standards. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to apply HACCP principles effectively: Form a HACCP team. Assemble a multidisciplinary team that includes chefs, managers, food safety experts, and other relevant staff; and assign roles and responsibilities to team members. Describe your menu items and ..read more

A Chartered Legal Executive with more than 30 years’ experience has joined Sintons’ residential conveyancing team. Alison Smith will work alongside the firm’s residential conveyancing lawyers, helping clients buying and selling properties. Anna Barton, partner at Sintons, said: “Alison is hugely experienced in what she does and she’s the perfect addition to the team. I know she will play a central role in making sure our clients’ transactions are handled diligently and professionally.” Alison is a Fellow of CILEX, the professional association and governing body for over 21,000 Chartered Legal ..read more

Sintons has smashed its fundraising target for The People’s Kitchen, a Newcastle-based charity which supports homeless and vulnerable people in the city. More than £30,000 has been raised through a huge variety of events over the past two years, surpassing the original target of £25,000. The most recent fundraising event was a 5-a-side football tournament, attended by staff, clients and their friends and families, which raised more than £3,000. David Pritchard, Head of Marketing and chair of Sintons’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) committee, said: “Every two years we support a different ..read more