Record Growth For Teesside Law Firm

Teesside law firm, Cygnet Law, has seen record growth and continues to expand with a raft of new hires.

The Redcar based firm, which has been established for over 20 years, saw its turnover grow by 25% YOY and has seen a commensurate uplift in employee numbers across the second half of 2022.

In line with the firm’s expansion, Public Law Department solicitor, Eleanor Barber, has been promoted to director, where she will focus on delivering the vision for the firm alongside the leadership team.

Cygnet’s Family Department has seen headcount double across H2. Following a department restructure as part of Cygnet’s ambitious growth plans, Melanie Wood, chartered legal executive, has joined the firm and will be driving growth in the areas of divorce and finance. Solicitor, Emily Baker Harrington, will now take the lead on private children matters. The department will be assisted by Joanne McKay, trainee legal executive, Zakia Hussain, trainee solicitor, and paralegals James Jeffels and Robyn Barnett.

The firm’s graduate recruitment programme, in partnership with Bede Sixth Form College, continues to see success too, as it supports the future rising legal stars across Teesside. Two talented trainees have already been awarded permanent roles following their internships across the summer.

Stacey Phoenix, director and solicitor at Cygnet Law, said: “This has been an exciting year for Cygnet Law as we continue to expand the business. The growth we are seeing is undoubtedly down to the hard work and commitment of the talented team, as they go above and beyond for our clients every day.

“We have ambitious plans for 2023, and hope to continue on this strong growth trajectory, supported by our newly restructured department and ongoing recruitment drive across the region.”