Chambers 2023 rankings success for Muckle LLP
Independent legal directory, Chambers & Partners has released its 2023 guide and we’re delighted to be ranked in 10 practice areas including two Band 1 rankings and a new, improved Band 2 ranking for our Agriculture, Estates & Private Client team.
Agriculture and rural affairs
Our work advising farmers, landed estates and individuals on the sale and acquisition of rural property, as well as our expertise in mineral rights, agricultural tenancies and diversification matters, has led to a Band 2 ranking, one ranking up from 2022. Department head David Towns (Band 2) and Senior Associate Charlotte Patterson-Ryan (Associate to watch) were both recognised as notable practitioners.
Banking and Finance
The team led by Louise Duffy were ranked Band 1 once again. Louise (Band 1) and Associate Zoe Ditch (Associate to watch) were both noted for their work in this area.
Construction
Our Construction team, led by Lucilla Waugh maintained its Band 3 ranking. Lucilla (Band 3) and Partner Adam Aston (Band 4) were both recognised as notable practitioners.
Corporate/M&A
With 5 ranked lawyers and a Band 1 ranking for the team overall, our Corporate team were noted as being known for its significant experience in shareholder and M&A matters.
Senior Partner, Hugh Welch maintained his Eminent Practitioner ranking and Andrew Davison OBE was ranked in the category of ‘Senior Statespeople’. Team head, Anthony Evans (Band 2), Partners Philip Clare (Band 2) and Adam Rayner (Band 3) were all recognised for their work in their field.
Employment
Head of Employment, Chris Maddock maintained his Band 1 ranking, and the team overall were ranked in Band 2 for their work in 2023.
Partner Lisa Kelly maintained her ‘Up and Coming’ ranking.
IT
The team maintained its Band 2 ranking.
Intellectual Property
Led by Alex Craig (Band 2), the team maintained its Band 2 ranking.
Alex is noted for her non-contentious IP practice and George Festing (Band 2) is recognised for his experience litigating music and digital media copyright infringement cases, and is also recommended for trade mark, designs and patent disputes.
Litigation
Ranked in Band 2, the team regularly handles contractual and shareholder disputes among a broad array of other contentious issues. It acts for both regional and international clients from an array of industries including manufacturing, construction, financial services and IT.
Notable practitioners in the team include team head Susan Howe (Band 1), and Partners Leah Heatley (Band 3) and George Festing (Band 3).
Real Estate
The team are ranked in Band 2 in this year’s edition. Team Head Jonathan Combe maintains his Band 1 ranking, with partners James Armstrong (Band 2), Gail Bennett (Band 3) and Will McKay (Band 3) are all notable practitioners.
Social housing
Team head, Charlotte McMurchie maintained her Band 2 ranking, leading a team advising on a variety of property matters, including developments, housing management issues and transactional work. The team as a whole maintained its Band 3 ranking for its work across North East & Yorkshire.
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