Sintons’ Wills, Trusts and Estates team has further solidified its legacy as a private wealth powerhouse, securing a coveted Band 1 ranking in Newcastle in the Chambers High Net Worth Legal Guide 2026.
The ranking cements Sintons’ position as the definitive go-to private client name in the North, while celebrating its extensive and growing national reach. The directory also highlighted the firm’s deep bench of individual talent:
- Paul Nickalls (Head of Department): Maintained his long-standing position as a leading market luminary, backed by years of top-tier endorsements from Chambers and the Legal 500.
- Paul Collingwood (Partner): Ranked as a highly regarded individual for the second consecutive year, building on his previous recognition as an up-and-coming star.
- Katie Gosling (Senior Associate): Earned her spot as an “Up and Coming” specialist for the second year running.
For more than 125 years, Sintons has looked after the wealth, legacies, and assets of generations of families across the North East. Today, the firm balances that deep heritage with modern, forward-thinking wealth structures, attracting high-value, highly complex instructions from across the entire UK.
Christopher Welch, Managing Partner of Sintons, said: “For over a century and a quarter, Sintons has been trusted by families to safeguard their futures. Those generations-long relationships are built on a foundation of absolute trust and deep legal capability. No matter how intricate an estate or trust asset structure might be, our team goes above and beyond to protect it for current and future generations.
This Band 1 ranking is a stellar team achievement. Every single person played a role in this outcome. I am especially proud to see Paul Nickalls, Paul Collingwood, and Katie Gosling independently commended for their client focus. As the department scales nationally, we remain unyielding in our dedication to client excellence and this ranking proves we are delivering exactly that.”
