Paul is a partner in the Wills, Trusts & Estates Department.  He has a wealth of experience in advising clients on a wide range of private client matters.

Experience:

• Paul studied law at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and completed his LPC at the University of Northumbria.  During his time at Newcastle University, he was awarded the prize for the best performance in the area of Equity & Trusts
• Since qualifying as a solicitor in 2008, Paul has specialised in private client work.  Paul trained at a prestigious firm based in Chester and North Wales
• Paul has developed an expertise in the administration of estates, including those with business assets, agricultural land and foreign property.  He has considerable experience preparing straightforward and bespoke wills, advising on succession planning and inheritance tax for business owners and preparing lasting powers of attorney.  Paul is experienced in preparing personal injury trusts and other lifetime trusts and in advising trustees on their role
• Paul is experienced in Court of Protection matters, including dealing with applications for Deputyship, inheritance tax planning/advancement of capital gifts, statutory will applications and the removal of incapacitated trustees
• Paul is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and sits on the regional committee
• He is a full member of Solicitors for the Elderly and a Dementia Friend
• The Wills, Trusts & Probate Team won Private Client Team of the Year at the 2019 Northern Law Awards and was shortlisted for Private Client Team of the year in the Legal 500’s Northern Powerhouse Awards 2023.  In 2023, the team was given a top tier ranking by Chambers & Partners.

Quotes:

Paul has been ranked as a next generation partner in the Legal 500 Guides since 2022, where it was said “Paul Collingwood – all too rare combination of high level of technical and empathic skills. Very easy to work with collaboratively and high standard of professionalism in delivery.”

Paul was ranked as a rising star in the Legal 500 2022 Guide, where it was said “Sintons have provided impeccable, practical support to my family across a range of personal matters, often in difficult circumstances. They provide clear advice around the most complex areas.”

Paul was highly ranked in the 2024 Chambers & Partners high net worth and private wealth law category.

Paul was listed as an associate to watch in the 2022 Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide.

In his free time, Paul enjoys spending time with his family and travelling. Paul enjoys foreign cuisine and socialising.

Quotes:

The Legal 500 2025 Guide listed Paul as a Next Generation Partner, stating “Paul Collingwood has a calm and measured style that has helped immensely during a contentious probate. His patience, combined with calming influence has helped to steer me though some difficult times and I have found his support and dedication to a good solution has proved invaluable.”

Paul was ranked as a next generation partner in the Legal 500 2023 & 2024 Guides, where it was said “Paul Collingwood – all too rare combination of high level of technical and empathic skills. Very easy to work with collaboratively and high standard of professionalism in delivery.”

Paul was ranked as a rising star in the Legal 500 2022 Guide, where it was said “Sintons have provided impeccable, practical support to my family across a range of personal matters, often in difficult circumstances. They provide clear advice around the most complex areas.”

Paul was highly ranked in the 2024, 2025 & 2026 Chambers & Partners high net worth and private wealth law category.

Paul was listed as an associate to watch in the 2022 Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide.