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09 April 2015
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Kevin Maloney, Adam Aston & Nicola Barnett—Muckle LLP

Firm announces senior promotions

Muckle LLP, has announced the promotion of three lawyers within its banking, commercial and construction teams.   

Kevin Maloney has been promoted to partner in the banking and restructuring team.  In addition, two lawyers have been promoted to associate solicitor: Adam Aston in the construction and engineering team and Nicola Barnett in the commercial team.

Kevin joined the firm's corporate team initially when he qualified as a solicitor at Muckle in 2000 but is known for his work in the banking team where he has been for eight years. As well as providing advice for a range of financial institutions, Kevin advises borrower clients who need banking, finance and fundraising advice. He also leads the graduate recruitment team at Muckle LLP.

Newly promoted associate solicitor Nicola joined Muckle in 2010 and specialises in advising on IT, data protection and freedom of information. She has advised clients on a variety of sector issues, as well as project managing complex company-wide data protection compliance projects, Information Commissioner/Tribunal appeals and subject access/disclosure issues.

Adam has also been promoted to associate solicitor. He joined Muckle eight years ago and specialises in detailed contractual analysis and drafting, commercial negotiation and contractual procurement in the construction sector. 

Muckle LLP's managing partner, Jason Wainwright, says: “These promotions are well deserved and reflect hard work, expertise and enthusiasm.  Kevin, Nicola and Adam clearly really enjoy what they do and it's great to see people develop professionally and personally at Muckle LLP, whether joining us as trainees or later in their careers. We are committed to helping people achieve their potential and our promotions are a real reflection of the progress that the firm continues to make and the opportunities which lie ahead." 

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