North East Law Firm’s Move Makes Room for New Appointment

A top North East law firm, which has just moved into new offices to allow for its expansion, has made its first major appointment at its new premises.

Newcastle-based Burnetts Solicitors LLP has taken up residence at the state-of-the-art 1 Citygate building, giving it enough room to accommodate its increasing staff numbers and client base.

The firm has now been joined by experienced clinical negligence solicitor, Laura Laffey, who has taken up the role of Legal Director.

Laura – who lives in South Tyneside – has joined Burnetts after a number of years at a firm in Sunderland where she was a director.

Before that she spent 16 years working in Newcastle, first as a paralegal for the clinical negligence team and then joining the team proper when she was qualified.

Her move to Burnetts comes at a time when the solicitor said she wanted “to work with high value cases” in “a modern firm where there is so much opportunity for career progression.”

“I wasn’t really looking to move but then I had a meeting with one of the team at Burnetts and I realised there was the opportunity to do some really good work and be alongside really nice people,” said Laura.

“Burnetts has such a strong team that I knew that this would work really well for me and so when the opportunity came along to work there, I just jumped at it.

“I love my job, I love being able to help clients and I am delighted that I am going to be able to do that at Burnetts.”

Nicola Nutley, Burnetts’ Head of Newcastle, said Laura would be a welcome addition to the team.

“Our Medical Negligence and Serious Injury Team has a really strong reputation for its exceptional work and having Laura will only strengthen that reputation,” she said.

“Laura is a well-respected, experienced professional who will be a great asset to our firm as it continues to grow.”

Along with its base at Citygate, Burnetts has offices at Carlisle and Cockermouth. For further information visit www.burnetts.co.uk