Solicitor at Sweeney Miller LLP

Melanie Finlay

Solicitor - Associate Solicitor

SRA ID: 376894

Melanie is based in our Newcastle office and has been with the firm for more than a decade. She obtained her law degree at Newcastle University and completed her Legal Practice Course at Northumbria University in 2004. She completed her training at a local North East Firm and, after a short time in Yorkshire, joined Sweeney Miller in 2007. Melanie deals with all aspects of residential conveyancing and has extensive experience of complex transactions including leasehold, shared ownership and new-build matters including the various Help to Buy Government schemes. She has also dealt extensively with Wills, Trusts and Probate matters although she is now focussed solely on residential conveyancing. She has developed a particular specialism in shared ownership and shared equity leases, which can often be quite complex and time-consuming. As someone with many years of sound conveyancing and Private Client experience, she is an indispensable resource within the Firm. If you need support with residential conveyancing or wills and probate, get in touch with Melanie by telephone or email.

Bulman House, Regent Centre, Henry Street, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3LS

Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate, Housing & Property

4.8/5 40 Client Reviews 40
  • Housing & Property 100%
40 Client Reviews

4.8/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    37
  • Very Good
    1
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    2
  • Awful
    0

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Adam
Adam Added 1 week ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Sweeney Miller LLP
November 14, 2024 20241114132954

Great service

5

Sweeney Miller were great all the way through, communicative and always quick to respond to emails. I would certainly use them again.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Finlay

A representative from Sweeney Miller LLP responded to this review on 15 November, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Preneil
Preneil Added 3 months ago Report to admin
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August 19, 2024 20240819165040

Sweeney Miller firm went beyond and above to provide us with the best

5

We have a great experience throughout the journey. The staffs are so professional and easy to understand.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Finlay

A representative from Sweeney Miller LLP responded to this review on 20 August, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Tia-Louise
Tia-Louise Added 5 months ago Report to admin
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June 14, 2024 20240614140008

Quick response very helpful

5

All people I spoke with were very helpful and always responded very quickly

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Finlay

A representative from Sweeney Miller LLP responded to this review on 17 June, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Murray
Murray Added 9 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Sweeney Miller LLP
February 09, 2024 20240209205651

Minimum Solicitors

2

First paperwork my name was wrong. Felt like it was bear minimum with everything, poor email etiquette, had to chase jobs towards the end and just not convincing in anything.

Would have been helpful that when paperwork was needed, send a return envelope with postage to make the process easier.

My only thought might be that the firm is just taking on any work possible which is overloading the solicitors making them not take time on things and go the extra mile.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Finlay

A representative from Sweeney Miller LLP responded to this review on 13 February, 2024

Dear Murray, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate all feedback, whether it is good or bad. We note that there was a typo in your name in your initial instruction letter- we can only apologise for this. This was corrected as soon as you made us aware. We sent all documentation to you by email, as we normally do, to avoid delays with the postal system and most clients now prefer email as the primary means of communication. If you wanted things to be sent to you in the post with a return envelope, then we would have been happy to do so, had you asked for this. We are unsure what you mean by ‘poor email etiquette’ and having to chase. We have looked through the file and note that all communication was prompt and courteous and that your matter exchanged within 8 weeks of receiving contracts. No concern was raised by you during the transaction as to communication. If you would like to contact us on clientrelations@sweeneymiller.co.uk, we would be happy to review any communication that you feel was ‘poor’. We take client satisfaction very seriously and would therefore invite you to contact us, so we can investigate your concerns.

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Tu
Tu Added 10 months ago Report to admin
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January 26, 2024 20240126002651

Excellent conveyancing service

5

We are inexperienced first time buyers but Sweeney has made our purchase journey very pleasant. Our case were overseen by a senior and 2 trainee solicitors, providing both expertise and speedy response. We were guided from day 1 with clear step-by-step instructions and our whatever queries were typically addressed within few hours. There was a hiccup near the completion date when we wanted to reapply for a new mortgage, and Sweeney calmly walked us through the process. Thank you Melanie, Kierra and Elizabeth for completing the purchase within just over 2 months.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Finlay

A representative from Sweeney Miller LLP responded to this review on 26 January, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Kennedy
Kennedy Added 11 months ago Report to admin
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December 21, 2023 20231221122813

Excellent service

5

Want to say a massive thank you to both Kierra Carr and Mel Finlay (and everyone behind the scenes) who have being dealing with the sale of my new home. Nothing was too much to ask, very quick at responding and very pleasant to deal with. They managed to push the sale through to be completed before Christmas. Couldn't have asked for better service, thank you!

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Finlay

A representative from Sweeney Miller LLP responded to this review on 21 December, 2023

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Ajibola
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September 30, 2023 20230930102327

Purchase of a property in Catterick

5

The team from Sweeney Miller were exceptional in the handling of my mortgage agreement during the conveyance process. In fact, I did most of the negotiations remotely with the sterling support of the team and received timely and prompt advice at every important step. I would like to specially thank David Turk, Mel Finlay and Khushi Jan for their professionalism and steer with handling the process on my behalf and strongly recommend the firm of Sweeney Miller to those interested in their legal services. All the best for the future.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Finlay

A representative from Sweeney Miller LLP responded to this review on 02 October, 2023

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Grefa
Grefa Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Sweeney Miller LLP
July 09, 2023 20230709100020

Legal paper work

5

Very professional and smart with their work. Have got great legal know and quick with their process and also great value with money. Thank you for all the support. We could trust you with everything

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Finlay

A representative from Sweeney Miller LLP responded to this review on 11 July, 2023

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Grefa
Grefa Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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July 09, 2023 20230709064334

Legal paper worko

5

Very professional and in my experience one of the trusted solicitors.clear instructions in the entire process with no false information. Great value for money and fast process done. Always communicated with clear information and have got great legal knowledge.Thank you Sweeney miller solicitors.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Finlay

A representative from Sweeney Miller LLP responded to this review on 11 July, 2023

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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julie
julie Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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June 29, 2023 20230629111000

House selling and purchase.

5

We were very pleased with the service we received. Professional and helpful throughout the process.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Finlay

A representative from Sweeney Miller LLP responded to this review on 29 June, 2023

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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September 18, 2024
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tharindu

5

A great experience with Sweeney Miller Law Firm. A special thank you to Kierra and Melanie, who were both incredibly helpful and responsive throughout the entire journey. They explained everything clearly, kept me well-informed, and made sure all legal matters were handled smoothly. Their professionalism and friendly approach really made the experience stress-free. I highly recommend Sweeney Miller and their amazing team for anyone needing legal assistance!

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Finlay

A representative from Sweeney Miller LLP responded to this review on 19 September, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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David
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February 20, 2024
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David

5

We loved working with Elizabeth and Mel on our sale and purchase. They are really good at what they do. Angela and I love that they are so approachable, responsive and on it. Our case was pretty intense at times with the chain below us but we are there now and loving our new home :) Thank so much, Dave and Angela x x

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Finlay

A representative from Sweeney Miller LLP responded to this review on 21 February, 2024

Thank you, Dave and Angela. We appreciate your kind feedback and we will pass it on to Elizabeth and Mel!

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Tu
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January 26, 2024
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A client

5

Sweeney has made our first property purchase a very pleasant journey. Thank you so much Mel, Kierra and Elizabeth for your professional expertise, friendly approach and speedy response. Thanks to you we were able to get the purchase completed within just over 2 months.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Finlay

A representative from Sweeney Miller LLP responded to this review on 26 January, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Liz
Liz Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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September 21, 2023
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Liz

5

I've had an excellent experience dealing with Sweeney Miller while going through the process of buying my first home. They've been great from the outset with setting expectations, providing guidance and making sure all aspects were completely in a timely manner. Particular thanks to Mel, along with Khushi and David who gave all been great at answering my question and driving progress. Thanks for all your hard work helping getting everything over the finish line.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Finlay

A representative from Sweeney Miller LLP responded to this review on 22 September, 2023

Thank you, Liz. We appreciate your kind feedback and we will pass it on to Mel, Khushi and David!

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George
George Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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August 19, 2023
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George

5

Mel and her Team of David and Khushi dealt with our first property purchase wonderfully well. Communication was spot on always responded to email within the same day. Highly recommend to anyone needing purchase a property and will recommend to family and friends.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Finlay

A representative from Sweeney Miller LLP responded to this review on 22 August, 2023

Thank you, George. We appreciate your kind feedback and we will pass it on to the team!

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About Melanie Finlay

Melanie is based in our Newcastle office and has been with the firm for more than a decade. She obtained her law degree at Newcastle University and completed her Legal Practice Course at Northumbria University in 2004. She completed her training at a local North East Firm and, after a short time in Yorkshire, joined Sweeney Miller in 2007. Melanie deals with all aspects of residential conveyancing and has extensive experience of complex transactions including leasehold, shared ownership and new-build matters including the various Help to Buy Government schemes. She has also dealt extensively with Wills, Trusts and Probate matters although she is now focussed solely on residential conveyancing. She has developed a particular specialism in shared ownership and shared equity leases, which can often be quite complex and time-consuming. As someone with many years of sound conveyancing and Private Client experience, she is an indispensable resource within the Firm. If you need support with residential conveyancing or wills and probate, get in touch with Melanie by telephone or email.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Melanie Finlay

Address

Sweeney Miller LLP

Bulman House

Regent Centre

Henry Street

Gosforth

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 3LS



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United Kingdom

Currently Registered

02/10/06

16/02/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

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Sweeney Miller

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