Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) is a full-service international law firm with a point of view like no other.

With more than 1,300 lawyers across 40 offices in the UK and US, we go beyond traditional legal services. Alongside our lawyers, you have access to a wider team of specialists — from project managers and technology experts to accountants and tax advisers — all focused on helping you solve problems and move forward with confidence.

We’re deeply rooted in key UK markets, with a long-standing presence in the North East and Newcastle. That local understanding, combined with our international reach through the Lex Mundi network across 125 countries, means you get the best of both worlds.

When it comes to your people, things rarely stand still. Our Employment, Immigration and Pensions teams work alongside HR professionals and business leaders to help you navigate everything from day-to-day issues to complex, high-stakes challenges. Whether you’re dealing with employee relations, employment status, transactions, global mobility, or tribunal claims, we help make things clearer, more manageable and easier to handle — from start to finish.