Tilly Bailey & Irvine
A long-established law firm on John Street in Sunderland city centre, covering criminal defence, conveyancing, wills and probate, family law, personal injury and business law.
About Tilly Bailey & Irvine
Tilly Bailey & Irvine is a North East law firm with its Sunderland office at Scanlan House on John Street, the street that has long been the centre of the city's legal quarter. The firm draws on decades of experience and acts for people across Sunderland, Washington, Seaham and Houghton-le-Spring, as well as for local businesses.
For private clients the firm handles residential conveyancing, wills and probate, family and children matters, and personal injury claims. Its criminal defence team runs a 24-hour line for people who need representation at a police station, on 07850 233 832. On the business side it covers commercial property, disputes, company work, employment law and mediation. Solicitors in England and Wales are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and the firm's registration can be checked on the SRA's online register before instructing.
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