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07 November 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Muckle LLP—Tom Seed

Firm welcomes newly qualified lawyer

Tom Seed has secured a position in Muckle LLP’s thriving sports, education and charities team after recently qualifying as a solicitor with the firm. The team is one of the largest and fastest growing at Muckle, with 15 members and counting. Tom joined Muckle in September 2022 on its graduate training programme.

Tom said: “I am delighted to have now qualified as a solicitor. Muckle has always stood out to me as an approachable and positive law firm with a first-class national reputation. I couldn’t be happier to build my career here and continue learning from the brilliant partners and supervisors.

“As a sports fan, it's valuable to share common interests with many of my clients who are involved in sport, from household names to grassroots organisations.”

Team head Tony McPhillips said: “We’re delighted to be strengthening our team and welcoming a talented new lawyer to the firm.

“Tom has developed a diverse skill set by working across various areas of law, which he can now apply to deliver exceptional results for our clients. His passion for the sectors we operate in allows him to build good relationships with our clients. I have no doubt that his drive will contribute to his continued success here at Muckle.”

Pictured L-R: Tom Seed (Solicitor), Joanne Davison (Partner, Education and Charities), Tony McPhillips (Team Head) Samantha Pritchard (Partner), Chris Hook (Partner)

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