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21 November 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Muckle LLP

North East law firm welcomes trainees

Muckle LLP has welcomed four trainee solicitors and an apprentice solicitor to its team.

Ben Forbes has taken up his first seat in banking & finance, Katie Allen begins her traineeship in the corporate team, while Lydia Stewart has joined the real estate team and Tania Brodie-Clarke has started in the dispute resolution team.

Tania said: “Muckle LLP really stood out as being friendly, forward thinking and down to earth with a wealth of expertise."

A new apprentice solicitor, Jake Thompson, has also joined the real estate team at Muckle. Jake said: “My original interest in Muckle began when I met some of its lawyers at the open evening at Northumbria University. When they explained the core values and the diverse range of people who work here, I knew that this was the firm I wanted to pursue."

Jason Wainwright, Muckle LLP’s managing partner, said: “We’re delighted to welcome these bright, talented and ambitious individuals to Muckle. I hope our new apprentice and trainees will enjoy many happy and successful years here.”

 

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Laytons ETL—Maximilian Kraitt

Laytons ETL—Maximilian Kraitt

Commercial firm strengthens real estate disputes team with associate hire

Switalskis—three appointments

Switalskis—three appointments

Firm appoints three directors to board

Browne Jacobson—seven promotions

Browne Jacobson—seven promotions

Six promoted to partner and one to legal director across UK and Ireland offices

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