Changes at the top announced by North East legal company Jacksons Law Firm

Changes at the top have been announced by North East legal business Jacksons Law Firm as it closes in on its 150th anniversary.

Two new top roles have been created at the business, which has bases in Newcastle, Stockton-on-Tees and Sunderland, after Tony Wentworth announced he is stepping down from his role as managing partner. Erica Turner, partner and head of commercial property, is to take up the role of head of legal at the firm, while Amie Callan becomes head of operations.

The pair said they are looking forward to taking Jacksons, which was named Law Firm of the Year at the recent Northern Law Awards, further forward ahead of its 150th trading year in 2026.