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Suite 5, Avenue House, 1st Floor, Greenwell Road, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4DH

01388 604 691

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Suite 5, Avenue House, 1st Floor, Greenwell Road, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4DH

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Regulator ID: 51127

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5.0
Excellent
78 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.9/5

Accreditations

Hewitts are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Hewitts
Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Hewitts
Family Law accreditation awarded to Hewitts

Description

Hewitts has served the local community for more than 60 years. As one of the longest established law firms in the North East, our partners, consultants and associates work together in dedicated legal teams. We have endeavoured to provide as much information as possible on our website about the areas of law we cover.

Rankings by area of expertise

Local 1 / 7
National 174 / 11,165
4.8
Excellent
958 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
15% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
15% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Hewitts are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Hewitts
Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Hewitts
Family Law accreditation awarded to Hewitts

Description

Hewitts has served the local community for more than 60 years. As one of the longest established law firms in the North East, our partners, consultants and associates work together in dedicated legal teams. We have endeavoured to provide as much information as possible on our website about the areas of law we cover.

Rankings by area of expertise

Housing & Property 1 / 1
Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 1
Family Law 1 / 5
Commercial Property 1 / 5
Employment 1 / 2
Inheritance Law 1 / 2
Professional Negligence 1 / 1
Private Client Law 1 / 1
Consumer 1 / 11
Litigation 1 / 1
Dispute Resolution 1 / 2
Company & Commercial 1 / 1
Personal Injury 1 / 11
Child Law 1 / 1
Auction Law 1 / 1
Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 7
Land Law 1 / 8
Contract Law 1 / 5
Construction 1 / 1
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 5
Advocacy Law 1 / 2
Insurance Law 1 / 5
Notary 1 / 1
Digital Law 1 / 3
Equity Law 1 / 1
Planning Law 1 / 1
Adjudication Law 1 / 1
Agriculture 1 / 1
Fraud Law 1 / 2
Money & Tax 1 / 1
Legal Aid 1 / 1
Small Claims Court 1 / 1
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 8
Driving offences 1 / 4
Pensions Law 1 / 4
Clinical Negligence 1 / 1
Criminal Law 1 / 4
Enforcement Law 1 / 3
Engineering Law 1 / 1
Licensing Law 1 / 1
Nuisance Law 1 / 4
Occupational Health Law 1 / 1
Road Traffic Law 1 / 1
Civil Law 1 / 1
Copyright Law 1 / 4
Disability Law 1 / 4
Discrimination Law 1 / 2
Drug Law 1 / 3
Environmental Law 1 / 5
Evidence Law 1 / 1
Financial Crime Law 1 / 5
Food Law 1 / 1
Health and Safety Law 1 / 4
Injunctions Law 1 / 1
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 1
Prison Law 1 / 3
Regulations 1 / 2
Regulatory Law 1 / 1
Tort Law 1 / 1
Transport Law 1 / 1
Local 1 / 7
Housing & Property 126 / 4,769
Wills, Trusts & Probate 85 / 3,760
Family Law 44 / 4,221
Commercial Property 144 / 3,667
Employment 72 / 3,621
Inheritance Law 35 / 676
Professional Negligence 82 / 1,297
Private Client Law 28 / 297
Consumer 36 / 4,416
Litigation 23 / 878
Dispute Resolution 129 / 1,801
Company & Commercial 27 / 4,185
Personal Injury 78 / 2,653
Child Law 57 / 1,638
Auction Law 20 / 286
Crime/ Criminal Defence 100 / 2,139
Land Law 45 / 1,321
Contract Law 33 / 1,427
Construction 48 / 856
Debt and Tax Law 28 / 785
Advocacy Law 9 / 150
Insurance Law 15 / 663
Notary 53 / 843
Digital Law 7 / 295
Equity Law 30 / 570
Planning Law 21 / 585
Adjudication Law 14 / 238
Agriculture 97 / 819
Fraud Law 17 / 514
Money & Tax 103 / 1,951
Legal Aid 8 / 106
Small Claims Court 8 / 117
Domestic Violence Law 25 / 897
Driving offences 55 / 623
Pensions Law 14 / 486
Clinical Negligence 114 / 1,246
Criminal Law 39 / 1,003
Enforcement Law 20 / 574
Engineering Law 2 / 126
Licensing Law 15 / 500
Nuisance Law 14 / 235
Occupational Health Law 15 / 428
Road Traffic Law 12 / 247
Civil Law 10 / 59
Copyright Law 7 / 522
Disability Law 18 / 602
Discrimination Law 14 / 496
Drug Law 11 / 264
Environmental Law 7 / 393
Evidence Law 5 / 181
Financial Crime Law 11 / 461
Food Law 3 / 80
Health and Safety Law 16 / 575
Injunctions Law 25 / 932
Intellectual Property Law 15 / 623
Prison Law 7 / 241
Regulations 68 / 2,413
Regulatory Law 7 / 256
Tort Law 8 / 138
Transport Law 4 / 137
National 174 / 11,165

Meet the team of Hewitts

Beth Gannaway

Beth Gannaway

Solicitor

5.0 11
Sophie Lamont

Sophie Lamont

Partner

5.0 11
Melanie Winship-Lee

Melanie Winship-Lee

Partner

5.0 6
Molly Burrows-Egan

Molly Burrows-Egan

Paralegal

5.0 4

Meet the team of Hewitts

Beth Gannaway

Beth Gannaway

Solicitor

5.0 11
Sophie Lamont

Sophie Lamont

Partner

5.0 11
Melanie Winship-Lee

Melanie Winship-Lee

Partner

5.0 6
Molly Burrows-Egan

Molly Burrows-Egan

Paralegal

5.0 4

Contact details

01388 604 691
enquiries@hewitts.co.uk
https://www.hewitts.co.uk

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Suite 5, Avenue House, 1st Floor, Greenwell Road, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4DH

Reviews

5.0 /5 78 Reviews
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    Clients praise the firm for strong conveyancing, wills, probate, family and personal injury expertise, with particular strength in new-build and estate matters. Reviews highlight clear, practical legal guidance, efficiency, fair pricing and good case management that delivers timely results. Valued soft skills include professionalism, empathy, approachability and patience, plus excellent communication, responsiveness and friendly reception teams. Clients note reliable, reassuring support through stressful or complex matters and proactive, well‑organised service that makes legal processes straightforward and confidence‑inspiring.

    Professional service
    Clear communication
    Prompt responses
    Friendly staff
    Helpful guidance
    Efficient conveyancing
    Good value
    Knowledgeable team
    Empathetic support
    Smooth process

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    Amanda Lee

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    Happy Customer

    Rebecca Everson at Hewitts has been amazing throughout my case. From the very beginning she was supportive, patient and professional, helping me navigate an extremely stressful and emotional situation. She always took the time to explain things clearly, kept me updated, and responded to my concerns quickly. I felt reassured knowing that she was acting in my best interests and fighting for a fair outcome. Reaching a settlement has been a huge relief, and I am very grateful for all of Rebecca’s hard work, dedication and kindness throughout the process. I would highly recommend Rebecca and Hewitts Solicitors to anyone looking for excellent legal representation.

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    Employment Matter

    I was extremely happy with the service I received from my solicitor at Hewitts. Very professional and helpful.

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    Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to Bethany.

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    Excellent

    Friendly, patient and efficient Put me at ease and explained all of my options.

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    Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to Bethany at our Darlington office.

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    Experts!

    Sophie Lamont was an amazing solicitor. I couldn’t have asked for more. The support I received was amazing. Thank you for everything!

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    Settlement Offer Review

    I was passed the number of Hewitts as a recommendation from the Law Society, from my initial approach right through to my meeting with Rebecca to review my documents i have found the business to be approachable, friendly, professional and efficient, Rebecca was a breath of fresh air, she was friendly, professional and knowledgeable on the subject matter at hand. overall a great experience that i would recommend to others.

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    4.8 /5 958 Reviews
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      Clients praise the firm for strong conveyancing, wills, probate, family and personal injury expertise, with particular strength in new-build and estate matters. Reviews highlight clear, practical legal guidance, efficiency, fair pricing and good case management that delivers timely results. Valued soft skills include professionalism, empathy, approachability and patience, plus excellent communication, responsiveness and friendly reception teams. Clients note reliable, reassuring support through stressful or complex matters and proactive, well‑organised service that makes legal processes straightforward and confidence‑inspiring.

      Professional service
      Clear communication
      Prompt responses
      Friendly staff
      Helpful guidance
      Efficient conveyancing
      Good value
      Knowledgeable team
      Empathetic support
      Smooth process

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      I bought property

      I am very happy with the heat in the Auckland, specially Daniel Sullivan and her secretary very quick reply very good very they are very professional ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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      Personal Injury Claim

      The solicitor was very helpful and did everything she could.

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      Excellent Service

      From start to finish the work Stephanie and her team at Hewitts has done has been excellent. This has taken all the pressures from the family.

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      Changed My Will

      On our first meeting I explained how I wanted to change my will and I was given help and advice. When coming back at a later date to sign the will I was also able to pay the invoice. Everything was done in two visits.

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      Family

      Beth was amazing and handle my case with absolute care

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      Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to Beth.

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      Flyingcatzonthehorizon

      Extremely slow and stressful when moving house Hewitts didn't help matters in the slightest. I would recommend you go elsewhere for your conveyancing needs.

      A representative from Hewitts responded to this review

      Thank you for your review. We are sorry that the level of service you received did not meet with your expectations. We would be happy to discuss your matter with you further, and would ask that you please contact our client care partner Melanie Winship-Lee – MelanieWinship-Lee@hewitts.co.uk .

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      Gabriella Bowtell

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      Gabriella

      Sophie was fantastic with my case! She is extremely knowledgeable and was always there for me . She went above and beyond *****

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      legal expert Sophie Lamont Sophie Lamont

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      Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to Sophie.

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      Gary Wilkinson

      Housing & Property

      Gary

      Can’t speak highly enough of Hewitts Solicitors. Danielle and her team, Jasmine and Kate, were excellent from start to finish. Always kept us in the loop, easy to get hold of when we needed them, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. They’re clearly very knowledgeable but also approachable and down to earth, which made a big difference during what can be a stressful process. Everything was handled efficiently and professionally, and you could tell they genuinely cared about getting things over the line properly. All in all, a great service and we’d have no hesitation recommending Danielle, Jasmine, Kate and the team at Hewitts.

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      Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to all the team.

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      Jacquie Davies

      Jacquie

      Convenient onsite parking, friendly, professional service, highly recommended

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      Steven Hodges

      Housing & Property

      Steven

      Danielle and Jasmin were excellent and provided great advice and guidance. A special thank you to the fantastic Reception team of Susan and Tina. They were like 2 fog lights, penetrating through the thick, grey mists of conveyancing and guiding me, safely onwards .

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      Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to Both Danielle and Jasmin and will also pass on your kind words to Susan and Tina on reception.

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