Education in North

‘Really pro-active team with good response times and an excellent understanding of local context and issues.’

‘Jill Donabie’s knowledge of the education sector is invaluable.’

‘Individuals within the team are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable. They are able and willing to spend time explaining things to you and providing the hands on support that is often required. Over the months they have proven valuable advisors.’

‘Joanne Davison is the consummate professional. Joanne’s warmth of personality, tied to her passion to provide excellence, makes her a superb fit in the education sector.’

‘Muckle LLP are unique in their ability to communicate with clients. My company operates in the field of education and we have have an incredibly productive relationship with regard to developing processes and products which can bridge the gap between legal and educational practice.’

‘There is a clear understanding of and passion for the sector which allows legal decisions and advice based on the reality of the situation. The people make it, the human touch and the way they know our academy trust and how it works. They listen, understand and work together, with the right colleagues, to ensure we get the best possible advice. Having a range of experts who they draw from helps.’

‘They are keen to know about us. They want to know what makes us tick as individuals and as an organisation to get the right support to the right places. Tony McPhillips and Joanne Davison have been amazing with us and have tailored the communication and support to our best interests. ‘

‘Muckle LLP as a firm is very approachable. We gain confidence from the friendly and clear manner in which they provide advice and support.’

‘We have benefitted from the variety of experience the team offers.’

‘The level of up to date knowledge displayed by the education team is second to none. Kevin Robertson heads a team of professionals whose responsive, pro-active approach ensures deadlines (often not their own) are met every single time.’

‘The team are energetic, flexible and above all knowledgeable. They instil confidence in clients and support all aspects of the contract. Every one of the team that we have worked with are capable. They are exceptionally well led by Kevin Robertson. The team are innovative with reference to meeting formats, technology and billing.’

‘The work WBD has delivered for us over the last 18 months has been first class in every respect but particularly with regard to their customer service. The team is superbly led by Kevin Robertson. He sets their incredibly high standards with the way he responds to and deals with us, his clients. This high quality level of inter-personal behaviour is mirrored by Nicholas Moss, who we work with on a daily basis. His work is not only thorough, accurate and high quality but he is also an absolute pleasure to work with.’

‘WBD work in a way that meshes with our organisation. The consistency in relation to contacts has always been strong and affords strong relationships and a nuanced understanding as regards our business. The collaboration is strong, as is the advice, and there is a confidence in relation to the decision making process which is born out of a long standing record of working well.’

‘Kevin Robertson has a unique insight into the pressures of the education sector, his vast experience gives confidence in actions taken. He is well supported by Peter Cantwell who again explains scenarios for non-legal specialists.’

‘Detailed, up to date knowledge of the sector and its influences. Advice is current and timely. Kevin Robertson and Nicholas Moss are simply second to none in terms of their detailed knowledge and their ability to advise around risk assessment and mitigation is always greatly appreciated.’

‘Kevin Robertson is an incredible partner. Having worked with a number of partners, I have the pleasure in stating Kevin is the most professional, engaging and personable partner, that leads his team with energy, efficiency and dedication to the client.’

‘Nicholas Moss and Peter Cantwell have demonstrated their complete professionalism, legal knowledge and high level leadership on the conversion projects. I have been thoroughly impressed by their dedication to my team, the high quality and timely communication and swift ability to address issues in order that they were resolved promptly to ensure deadlines were fully met.’