Muckle LLP

Muckle LLP is a leading independent commercial law firm based in the North East of England, providing specialist legal services across all major areas of commercial law. Established in 1920 by Robert Muckle, the firm has built a national reputation over more than a century for its responsive service and expertise. Its client base ranges from small businesses to PLCs, international corporations, FTSE 100 companies, and notable organisations such as McAleer & Rushe, the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, NCG, Clouston Group, Fairstone Group, Kitwave, the Caribbean Premier League, and the English Football Association.

The firm operates from a single site, enabling close collaboration across departments and rapid responses to complex, multi-disciplinary matters. Independence allows Muckle LLP to provide a personalised service and flexibility tailored to business needs. The firm is recognised for innovation, including early adoption of AI for dispute resolution and the development of technology-driven solutions for debt recovery and client onboarding. It was named Corporate and Commercial Regional Law Firm of the Year at The Legal 500 UK Awards in 2017 for its ability to handle UK-wide transactions from its North East base.

Muckle LLP offers expertise in banking and finance, corporate finance, real estate, real estate dispute resolution, commercial, construction and engineering, employment, restructuring and insolvency, charities and social enterprise, education, energy, financial institutions, insurance, manufacturing, social housing, sports, and private client matters. Committed to its community, the firm has donated 1% of annual profits to local charities for the past 20 years.

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