2nd April 2025 ❘ Burnetts' News
We have two new Equity Partners
We have two new Equity Partners
We’re delighted to announce that we have appointed two new Equity Partners.
Paul Brown, a Partner in our Serious Injury team joined yesterday (1st April) as an Equity Partner, along with Nicola Nutley, our Head of Newcastle, and Head of our Banking and Property Finance team.
Paul is our Brain Injury Lead. He joined us in 2018 and has over 20 years’ experience of supporting clients with personal injury claims following serious brain, amputation and spinal injuries. Paul is recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for his work supporting claimants, he is Chairman of brain injury charity Headway Wearside, and he is Secretary for the Northern Acquired Brain Injury Forum. He was recently elected as President of Newcastle Law Society.
Nicola joined us in 2021 and is a leading banking lawyer recognised by Chambers and Partners. Her main area of practice is advising in relation to finance and funding transactions and she has extensive experience across a range of sectors, including the funding of property acquisition and development transactions, the funding of corporate acquisitions and funding in the social housing, education and healthcare sectors. Nicola has also been our Head of Newcastle since our move to Citygate last year.
Paul and Nicola will now join our seven existing Equity Partners and become part owners in the firm.
Nicola said:
“From the very first day that I joined Burnetts, I felt at home. I was inspired by the collaborative and supportive ethos of the firm and all of the talented and dedicated people who work here. I am delighted and honoured to be given the opportunity to join the equity partnership. It is very exciting for me to be involved in helping to drive the business during a period of growth, especially by cementing Burnett’s presence in the Newcastle business community and by enhancing the nationwide reputation of the fantastic Banking and Property Finance Team which I lead.”
Paul said:
“I am very proud to become an Equity Partner here at Burnetts, where I have truly found my place. I am delighted to work at a firm where everyone is valued and there is a real feeling of togetherness. I look forward to working with my partners, colleagues and fantastic team to build upon our successes and grow the firm further across the North East and Cumbria.”
Nick Gutteridge, our Managing Partner said:
“Paul and Nicola absolutely embody our values and their care for and dedication to our clients, is exceptional. We couldn’t ask for better examples of what we stand for here at Burnetts and so it’s with great pleasure that we welcome them as Equity Partners.”
Huge congratulations to you both Paul and Nicola!