An esteemed industry report has revealed the North East’s top deal advisers across 2024, with a leading corporate and commercial law firm taking the top spot for the second year in a row.
Newcastle-based Mincoffs Solicitors has cause for celebration after being ranked the region’s most active deal adviser in the Experian Market IQ M&A Review FY24 – completing on 57 qualifying deals over the time period.
Alongside the full year ranking, the firm has been recognised as the top deal advisor in each of Experian’s quarterly reports across the last two years.
The department has expanded over the last year to facilitate increased client demand, welcoming solicitors Connie Lu and Olly Moore and paralegal Holly Kirk to the department.
They work closely with partners Paul Hughes, John Nicholson and Chris Hughes, associate solicitors Daniel Bell and Max Gilchrist, solicitor Grace Hughes and paralegal Jenny Harrison, with further recruitment for the department planned in the coming months.
Senior partner and head of the department, Paul Hughes, is delighted with the firm’s position.
“Once again, Mincoffs has been ranked by Experian as the region’s number one deal adviser – a position we have held for the second year in a row,” he said.
“This result is one we are incredibly proud of, and it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team who work tirelessly for our clients.
“We continue to see significant deal activity across the region and further afield, and we have a strong pipeline in the coming months.”
Mincoffs Solicitors has provided expert legal services and advice across the North East and beyond for more than 75 years.
Alongside corporate and commercial services, the firm’s offering includes real estate, dispute resolution, employment law, licensing and gaming, residential conveyancing, family law and wills, probate and trusts.
