Mincoffs Solicitors LLP

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

Corporate & M&A
Commercial Contracts
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Employment
Real Estate
Hospitality & Leisure
Family Law
Private Client & Wealth

Training Contract

Mincoffs Solicitors is one of the North East’s leading corporate and commercial law firms, making it a fantastic place to start your legal career. Consistently praised by both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners guides, our team boasts Top Tier departments and Leading Individuals and produces glowing client and connector testimonials, year on year. Our clients are located across the UK and further afield, including the US, Thailand and India to name just a few, and work in a variety of sectors such as hospitality, technology, media and entertainment, manufacturing and healthcare. With all that being said, perhaps the most important detail for those who are right at the start of their careers is the fact that we value our trainees and consider you an important part of the team from day one. That means you’ll be working on cases with solicitors at the top of their fields, honing essential legal skills and gaining real client experience. With a team of more than 100 and growing, we believe our culture is intrinsic to the success of the business and host regular staff drinks, brunches, clubs and events to give you the opportunity to mix with staff across the firm and at all stages of their careers. We take on at least two trainees per year, who will typically spend six months in four seats and cover a range of contentious and non-contentious experience. While we will try our best to offer you exposure to the areas of law you are particularly interested in, this cannot be guaranteed. Potential seats may include: Corporate Commercial Services Real Estate Dispute Resolution Employment Wills, Probate and Trusts Family Law Residential Conveyancing

Application Deadline: 31st March 2026

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Notable Matters

Mincoffs advises on Casa Group’s expansion into Scotland

Casa Group has expanded its presence into Scotland for the first time thanks to the acquisition of Cox & Co, which serves buyers, sellers, investors and renters in Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Central Belt. As part of the transaction, John Cox, Managing Director of Cox & Co, will assume the role of managing director of Casa Group Scotland. From this base, Casa Group Scotland will continue to serve clients across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Scotland’s Central Belt, ensuring seamless service and delivery of the group’s expertise to a wider network. Mincoffs’ corporate partner John Nicholson led on the transaction, with support from associate solicitor Max Gilchrist, paralegal Jenny Harrison and trainee solicitor Holly Kirk. Matt Holbrook, commercial director at Casa Group, said: “It was a pleasure to work with John, Max and the rest of the team at Mincoffs. The team were pragmatic and very responsive throughout the transaction. “What could have been a complex transaction was very well managed, making our tenth acquisition a very smooth experience” John said: “We were delighted to support Casa Group throughout this transaction as they expand into the Scottish market, marking a significant milestone for the business. “We look forward to working with the Casa Group team on future opportunities.” John Cox added, “Becoming part of Casa Group is an exciting opportunity. With the backing and resources of Casa Group, we can build on our success and extend our services to benefit even more clients across Scotland. “The acquisition also allows us to roll out our Financial Services proposition and Property Investment arm into England.” This marks an exciting new chapter for Casa Group, enabling the group to expand while making sure Cox & Co’s clients continue to receive the same trusted service they have relied on.

Mincoffs advises Maven on £1.6 million investment in eviFile

Leading corporate and commercial law firm Mincoffs Solicitors provided legal advice to Maven throughout the transaction. eviFile is a leading digital assurance and evidence management software provider, delivering a ‘golden thread’ of information across field data and project reporting. Its web and mobile platform is designed to enhance quality, minimise risk and support regulatory compliance for complex infrastructure projects. The platform is also “live”, providing real-time data insights and an advanced digital evidence solution. The business has built a strong blue-chip customer base across rail, utilities, renewables and construction sectors, working with organisations such as Network Rail, Drax Power, Alstom, Siemens and SPL Powerlines. Over the past 12 months eviFile has achieved double-digit revenue growth driven by rising regulatory requirements such as the Building Safety Act, the sector’s accelerating digital adoption and increasing infrastructure investment in the UK. As part of its growth journey, eviFile is investing heavily in artificial intelligence to transform how complex infrastructure projects are delivered. The company is embedding AI across its platform to provide predictive insights, automate quality assurance and streamline reporting. By combining AI with Big Data from thousands of workflows each day, eviFile is helping clients improve decision making, reduce errors and deliver projects more safely and efficiently. With Maven’s support eviFile will expand its R&D, grow its sales and marketing teams and further enhance its platform capabilities. The partnership marks the beginning of the next stage in eviFile’s journey, enabling the company to scale faster and deliver even greater value to its clients. David Nixon, senior investment manager at Maven Capital Partners, said: “eviFile has a highly scalable, proven operating model driven by a strong management team with a clear vision. With the significant uptick in digitalisation in the sector, the business is well positioned for continued growth within several verticals. We’re delighted to support Nick and the team as they execute their ambitious plans.” Nick Halliday, founder of eviFile, added: “This is a really exciting time for eviFile. Our platform has been built to help clients take control of their project workflows with trusted data and real-time insight. Partnering with Maven gives us the support to scale faster and further. We’re looking forward to what this next stage brings and are confident that this partnership will help us deliver even more value and a better solution to our clients. The team at Mincoffs was led by corporate associate solicitor Max Gilchrist, with support from trainee solicitor Holly Kirk. “It was our pleasure to advise Maven during this significant investment into eviFile,” said Max. “We are confident that Maven’s investment support and strategic partnership will complement the strengths of the eviFile team, allowing them to achieve their plans for growth.

What Mincoffs Solicitors LLP Looks For

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Nominating charities to benefit from the proceeds of business card draws at our Fizz in the City ladies networking events. Recent beneficiaries have included NE Youth, Children’s Cancer North, True Colours Theatre, Maggie’s Newcastle, and COCO. Various other staff activities which raise funds for local charities nominated by members of staff. Recent beneficiaries have included Dementia UK, The Sick Children’s Trust, The Chronicle Sunshine Fund, 4Louis, The People’s Kitchen, Alzheimer’s Society, and Blue Sky Trust. Holding an annual Macmillan ‘Biggest Coffee Morning’. Team members taking part in ‘Movember’ each year. Staff taking part in ‘Christmas Jumper Day’ in support of the Evening Chronicle Sunshine Fund. Delivering presentations to law students at regional universities. Sponsoring the best ‘Company Law Student’ prize at Leeds Law School. Sponsoring West Jesmond Primary School’s STEM Week and donating raffle prizes for the summer and Christmas Fayre. We have supported the Start-Up Competition at the Thinking Digital Conference for several years, offering a free legal support package to the winners. We also work closely with Sunderland University, Durham University and Northumbria University in relation to start-ups and enterprise. We are the front of shirt sponsor for Northern FC juniors. We have been the kit sponsor of Morpeth RFC 1st Team for many years as well as Morpeth RFC U15 Girls Teams. We are also a sponsor of Whickham FC. We have procedures in place to improve waste management, save energy, recycle and re-use furniture and equipment wherever possible. We provide all of our employees with water bottles to minimise the use of plastic water cooler cups. We encourage our employees to reduce their own impact on the environment by using public transport or car share in order to travel to and from work. We also encourage our staff to cycle to work and provide shower facilities. We encourage environmental responsibility amongst our contractors, suppliers and staff and include environmental considerations in our procurement processes. We recycle paper, toners and ink cartridges. We minimise our use of electricity by ensuring that all electrical equipment is turned off when not in use. We encourage our staff to only print a document if necessary.