New managing partner for north east firm
Muckle LLP has announced the promotion of Jason Wainwright to managing partner.
Jason, a real estate partner who has been with the firm for 10 years, will take up the role on 2 April from Steve McNicol.
After more than 10 years at the helm, Steve, who at 34 was one of the youngest managing partners in the country, will take up a new position at Muckle, to focus on client development.
Jason joined Muckle after five years working as group company solicitor for multinational public transport company, Arriva plc, where he advised on the real estate aspects of mergers and acquisitions. He will continue his real estate work as well as take responsibility for building the momentum achieved under Steve’s leadership and driving the firm forward at a time of considerable change in the legal sector.
Jason says: “Taking on the role of managing partner for Muckle is a huge privilege. Steve has achieved so much for the firm over the course of the last 10 years. I have talked to the business for some time about my desire to lead the firm. Now I’m looking forward to continuing Steve's fantastic work to increase Muckle’s market share and strengthen our position as the leading independent law firm in the north east.”
Hugh Welch, senior partner at Muckle LLP, says: “I would like to thank Steve for the fantastic job that he's done over the last 10 years. He has steered the firm through a tough recession and has positioned us well for future growth. Jason's appointment is the latest stage of our continuing progress."
