Gibson Solicitors

We're a leading firm of solicitors based in the North East of England.

Gibson & Co. is one of both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners recommended leading firms, described as "standout".
Dispute Resolution

The Legal 500, the UK's leading survey of law firms, which takes references from 250,000 clients, says Gibson & Co. provides an "outstanding and personal service, and its business acumen is second to none" for commercial litigation.

Gibson & Co.'s "niche commercial disputes practice has earned an exceptional reputation for its financial services litigation expertise. It attracts work from high-profile regional, national and international clients" according to Legal 500.

The firm was shortlisted for The Legal 500's Regional Firm of the Year for Dispute Resolution. Gibson & Co. partners Toby Gibson (with a "first class mind and commercial and practical approach"?"a good strategist" and Jane Gibson ("very bright and tough") together make up half of only four Leading Individuals (as rated by The Legal 500) who come from the North East.
Private Client

Our large and experienced team provides a wide range of services to our private clients. The Team advises for example on conveyancing, trusts, wills and probate matters.

The Hexham office has particular expertise in agricultural matters such as farm sales and purchases, and farm business matters. Derwent Gibson and Harry Chrisp have "good knowledge of dealing with farming families and handling sensitive situations thoroughly" (according to Legal 500) and are ably supported on the private client front by Chris Sheppard, recommended in the "Good Lawyer Guide" for going "the extra mile" and for "trouble free prompt service".

Practice Areas	No. of Attorneys
Construction	1
Corporate	1
Corporate - Securities and Capital Markets	2
Corporate - Technology Transactions	1
Environmental and Land Use	1
Family Law	1
IP	2
Litigation - General (consumer)	5
Real Estate	2
Tax	1