With decades of experience across the North East, we now bring our legal expertise to clients in Wearside. Our Sunderland office now provides a wide range of legal services for individuals and businesses while continuing to deliver the same trusted support you’re used to. Whether you need help with a house move, a criminal or family matter, an injury or negligence claim, will preparation, or business advice, we’re here to help. If you live or work in or around Sunderland, Washington, Seaham or Houghton-le-Spring, our team is here to help you—no matter what your legal situation.
Tilly Bailey & Irvine
Scanlan House
23 John Street
Sunderland
SR1 1JG
Our Sunderland office is home to one of the North East’s most experienced criminal defence teams. Whether you’ve been arrested, charged, or invited for a voluntary police interview, our solicitors will provide robust legal support from the outset.
We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need urgent advice or representation, call our emergency line on 07850 233 832.
We defend clients in Sunderland Magistrates’ Court, Newcastle Crown Court, and police stations across Wearside and Tyne and Wear. We handle a wide range of criminal matters, including:
Drug Offences
Violent Crimes
Sexual Offences
Fraud & Financial Crime
Motoring & Driving Offences
Police Station Representation
Transfer of equity and re-mortgaging
Early legal advice is critical. If you're attending the police station—voluntarily or under arrest—we can represent you during questioning, ensuring your rights are fully protected.
Our conveyancing solicitors in Sunderland offer expert legal advice for both buyers and sellers. Whether you're a first-time buyer, investor, or selling your family home, we provide a smooth and stress-free service from start to finish.
Our services include:
Reviewing and drafting contracts
Liaising with estate agents and mortgage lenders
Handling searches, surveys, and enquiries
Exchange of contracts and completion
Leasehold and freehold transactions
Buy-to-let property purchases
Transfer of equity and re-mortgaging
We understand the local property market and work efficiently to keep your move on track. Discover more about our conveyancing solicitors offering here.
Our Sunderland solicitors offer expert support with probate, estate administration, and will drafting. We provide sensitive, straightforward guidance during what can be a very difficult time.
Our services include:
Administering estates with or without a will
Applying for Grants of Probate or Letters of Administration
Inheritance Tax planning and reporting to HMRC
Distributing estate assets to beneficiaries
Drafting new wills and updating existing ones
Creating lasting powers of attorney (LPAs)
Advising on trusts and estate planning strategies
We aim to make the legal process as simple and stress-free as possible, ensuring your wishes—or those of a loved one—are respected. Contact our specialist wills & probate solicitors today.
Tilly Bailey & Irvine's Sunderland Solicitors have the specialist knowledge and experience to support your claim. From minor injuries to those which are life-changing, we are on hand to assess your individual circumstances and guide you through the whole process every step of the way.
Our services include:
Abuse Claims
Accidents and Illnesses Abroad
Criminal Injuries Compensation Claims
Road Traffic Accidents
Slip and Trip Claims
Medical Negligence Claims
Birth Injury & Cerebral Palsy Claims
Our experienced specialist Sunderland solicitors know that each medical negligence claim will be different. Our professional and sympathetic team will ensure you get the advice, help and compensation that you deserve. Contact our specialist Personal Injury solicitors today.
Our Family Law specialists understand that navigating legal issues related to family can be overwhelming and emotional. Our team of experienced family lawyers are dedicated to providing you with compassionate and knowledgeable legal representation.
Our services include:
Private Family Law
Care Proceedings and Adoption
Child Arrangements Orders
Domestic Abuse
Change of Name Deeds
Cohabitation Agreements and Disputes
Divorce, Dissolution, and Separation
We will assess any costs and inform you from the outset, and if appropriate, we will assess if you are eligible for legal aid. We have a range of solicitors that can take on your case, dependent on your needs. Family Law solicitors today.
We understand that every business is different. To provide a tailored experience, we apply our creative and flexible approach to ensure success and to keep matters on track, ensuring we provide our clients with the best possible, bespoke service. Our Private Family team is based amongst our trusted colleagues in the Corporate, Commercial, Employment, Property, and Probate and Trusts teams, utilising their wealth of experience to provide an all-inclusive seamless service to our clients.
Our services include:
Commercial & Civil Mediation
Commercial Disputes
Commercial Property
Corporate & Commercial
Employment Law
Our aim is to become a trusted member of your support team, with the resources, skills and expertise to reassure you on issues that are having a negative impact on your organisation and provide you with the peace of mind you need. Contact our Sunderland Business Legal Services team today.
If you need urgent help outside office hours, you can reach us on our 24-hour emergency line or leave a message and we will respond as soon as possible.
Tilly Bailey & Irvine
Scanlan House, 23 John Street, Sunderland, SR1 1JQ
Tel: 0191 565 2565
24hr Emergency Line: 07850 233 832
