Newcastle based law firm reports second consecutive year of double digit growth

Regional law firm Muckle LLP has praised the ‘fantastic support’ of its people, clients and suppliers as it reported another record-breaking year of increased turnover and profitability.

Muckle LLP, which has its headquarters in Newcastle and a regional hub in Penrith in Cumbria, recorded a turnover of £16.3million up to March 2023, representing 14% growth compared to 2022. It is the law firm’s second consecutive year of double-digit growth.

Managing Partner Jason Wainwright puts the company’s success down to its open, people-led culture, its focused growth strategy, which began in 2020, its continued expansion in Cumbria, exceptional client service and commitment to its people, clients and communities.

Muckle LLP continued its expansion and strong footprint in its Agriculture and Rural Estates team, recording a number of significant client wins, as well as fantastic growth in all teams. Particularly pleasing was the growth in Banking (45 per cent), Construction (44 per cent) and Disputes teams (30 per cent) which delivered against the legal firm’s diversification strategy.

When it comes to the bottom line, Muckle LLP delivered increased profits of 15 per cent in the financial year 2022. Its Corporate team was named Experian’s Most Active Dealmaker of 2022 in the North East and 11th in the UK. Muckle LLP was also recognised as Business of the Year in Northumberland and Tyneside at the North East Business Awards.

Muckle LLP was awarded an Investors in People Platinum award in November 2022, ranking 2nd in the world for law firms of its size. It won the North East Business Awards Best Place to Work and Excellence in Organisational & People Development at the North East HR&D Awards for Excellence in Organisational & People Development.

Managing Partner Jason Wainwright commented: “We absolutely believe that our values and culture, which underlies all that we do, helps us to deliver a strong and productive workplace for our people, enables our consistently excellent client experience and underpins our ability to hit our targeted growth trajectory.

“Our business grew in size and capability in 2023, with an additional 15 employees, including some senior investments into some high growth teams, such as Charities and Agriculture and Rural Estates, as well as our new hub in Cumbria.

“We have also continued to invest into our home-grown talent with six promotions at the start of 2023 including three to Partner in our Agriculture & Rural Estates, Real Estate Disputes and Sports teams respectively.

“Our investment into the communities in which we live and work continues through our Muckle Community Fund where we have supported over 700 charities with over 692 grants adding up to in excess of £650k since its inception in 2002.”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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