Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in South Shields
Established in the 1890s, Hannays Solicitors & Advocates has built a longstanding reputation for delivering high-quality legal services in South Shields and across England and Wales. Our team of experienced solicitors specialises in conveyancing, family law, children's rights, elderly client care, and Court of Protection matters. Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we combine expert legal knowledge with a client-focused approach to achieve optimal outcomes.We prioritise transparency, offering clear pricing and dedicated support throughout every legal process. Our commitment to the local community is matched by our ability to handle cases nationwide, ensuring accessibility through home, hospital, and care home visits for vulnerable clients. With a heritage of excellence and modern regulatory compliance, we provide reliable, ethically grounded legal solutions tailored to individual client needs.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Children Law
Wills & Probate
Elderly Client Services
Court of Protection
Highlights and features
- Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Over 130 years of combined legal expertise
- Transparent pricing with full quotation upfront
- Free home, hospital and care home visits locally
- Specialist support for vulnerable clients
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS)
What people say
Polite friendliness
Professionalism at all times
Straightforward procedure
Useful advice
Brilliant service
Services
Conveyancing
Our CQS-accredited conveyancing service handles residential property transactions including purchases, sales, remortgaging and equity release. We ensure legal compliance through property searches, contract management and fund transfers while providing transparent pricing. Our solicitors support clients across England and Wales with both standard and complex property transactions.
Family Law
We provide expert advice on all aspects of family law including divorce proceedings, financial settlements and child arrangement orders. Our solicitors handle sensitive matters with discretion while prioritising clients' best interests. We assist with both contentious and non-contentious family legal matters across South Tyneside and surrounding areas.
Children Law
Specialist support for child-related legal matters including local authority interventions and private child arrangement applications. Our solicitors advise on parental rights, care proceedings and educational needs while maintaining focus on children's welfare. We represent clients in court proceedings and mediation processes.
Elderly Client Services
Comprehensive legal support for older clients including lasting powers of attorney, care home agreements and estate planning. Our approachable team assists vulnerable individuals with financial affairs management and capacity assessments while offering home visit services across South Tyneside.
Court of Protection
We handle Court of Protection matters including lasting powers of attorney registration and deputyship applications. Our solicitors guide clients through mental capacity assessments and decision-making responsibilities while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements for vulnerable individuals.
People
Kim Rainford
Managing Director
BA (Hons) Law graduate with extensive conveyancing expertise, leading our property transactions team while maintaining direct client involvement in complex cases.
Craig Thompson
Solicitor/Notary Public
Qualified solicitor and notary public handling international legal matters alongside core conveyancing and property law responsibilities across our service areas.
Jordan Garvin
Solicitor
Specialist family law solicitor managing child arrangement cases and domestic relationship matters with particular focus on vulnerable client support.
Gavin Coates
Trainee Solicitor
Developing expertise across multiple practice areas under senior supervision, focusing on property transactions and probate matters.
Neil Priestley
Registered Conveyancing Technician
Specialist conveyancing technician supporting property transactions with technical expertise in residential conveyancing processes and documentation.
Questions
What areas do you cover for conveyancing services?
We provide conveyancing services across South Shields, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Washington (Tyne & Wear) and throughout England and Wales.
Are your conveyancers accredited?
Yes, our conveyancing team is accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), ensuring high standards of service.
Do you offer home visits for elderly clients?
We provide free home, hospital and care home visits for elderly, ill or disabled clients within South Tyneside, Sunderland and Washington.
What Court of Protection services do you offer?
We assist with Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputy Orders and capacity assessments following Court of Protection procedures.
How do you handle property transaction delays?
Our experienced team proactively manages transaction timelines and communicates regularly to address any potential delays in the conveyancing process.
