3rd August 2026 · Community
Cooklaw Solicitors supports local community with free legal clinics
Cooklaw Solicitors is continuing to strengthen its commitment to the local community through a programme of free monthly legal clinics designed to make professional legal guidance more accessible to people across the North East.
The initiative forms part of the firm’s broader approach to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), reflecting a belief that businesses can play a meaningful role in supporting the communities they serve beyond their core commercial services.
Hosted monthly in Newcastle, the clinics provide individuals with the opportunity to speak with legal professionals in a welcoming and approachable setting, helping them better understand their options across a range of legal matters. By offering accessible guidance at an early stage, the firm aims to reduce uncertainty and help people feel more informed and supported when facing potentially difficult situations.
The clinics also reflect a growing recognition within the regional business community that CSR is not solely about fundraising or sponsorship, but about using professional expertise, resources, and time to create a positive local impact.
Lee Gilder, Director at Cooklaw Solicitors, commented:
Access to legal advice can often feel intimidating or out of reach for many people, especially when they’re unsure whether they need formal support or where to begin. Our clinics offer an approachable starting point, giving individuals the chance to speak with experienced professionals and gain clarity on their situation.
We’re all passionate about supporting the community and giving something back to the area that supports us. We believe businesses have an important role to play in strengthening local communities, and initiatives like this are one way we can use our expertise to make a meaningful difference.
The firm’s community-focused approach has become an important part of its identity, helping to build long-term relationships based not only on legal expertise but also trust, accessibility, and genuine local engagement.
As conversations around social value and responsible business continue to grow across the North East, Cooklaw Solicitors hopes its clinics encourage more organisations to consider how their own knowledge and services can be used to benefit the wider community.
The monthly clinics are open to members of the public in Newcastle, with further information available directly from the Cooklaw Solicitors team. Visit https://www.cooklaw.co.uk/ to find out more.