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Muckle LLP—Andrew Coddington

15 July 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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North east law firm appoints partner

North east law firm, Muckle LLP, has expanded its Banking and Restructuring team with a senior appointment.

Project finance lawyer Andrew Coddington joins the firm as Partner and brings with him a wealth of experience acting for both borrowers and lenders, with particular expertise in energy, acquisition and Islamic finance.

With two decades spent acting on countless international power-based developments across Europe, the Caribbean and the Middle East, Andrew is channelling his vast experience to bolster the Newcastle-based firm’s presence across the energy industry.

Commenting on his appointment, Andrew said: 'Muckle has a great team that has done fantastic energy-related work for some years. And I want to use my experience and knowledge to build on what is already here.

'I’m thrilled to join such a forward-thinking firm at such an exciting time and look forward to what the future holds at Muckle.'

The team, led by finance practitioner Louise Duffy, has a reputation acting for lenders and borrowers, with a large client base made up of banks, private equity providers and corporate borrowers.            

Louise said: 'We’re delighted to have Andrew on board, he brings a wealth of expertise that will help drive our team forward, especially in the energy sector.'

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