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07 June 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Muckle—Christian Swinburne

Private client expert joins the team

North East firm Muckle LLP has announced the appointment of private client specialist Christian Swinburne as a consultant solicitor.

Christian (pictured, right) offers extensive experience in private client matters, including wills, powers of attorney, deputyship, estate and inheritance planning, and probate. He will work across Muckle’s private client and agriculture, estates and rural property teams.

Christian commented: ‘I’ve been very impressed by the rapid growth of these two teams and I am delighted with this opportunity to further my career within this leading law firm. I am extremely excited to be joining Muckle at this time of expansion, and I’m very much looking forward to contributing to the firm’s continued growth and enhanced service offering for clients.’

Keith Hately (left), partner and head of private client, said: ‘We’re delighted to welcome Christian to Muckle and are thrilled to be working with such a well-respected lawyer, who brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise. We have a highly skilled team which has grown as demand for our services has increased. Christian’s appointment enhances that expertise, helping us to support even more individuals in planning for their family’s future.’

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