Property litigation in North

‘Muckle LLP’s great strength is looking at any matter we instruct on from a strategic point of view, asking what it is that we want to achieve and why. Their residential property team always thinks more widely around the issue. Once we have established what is required, a strategy is developed and we work in partnership to achieve that common goal. This is not a common trait amongst other lawyers that I have worked with previously.’

‘They are approachable and knowledgeable and very helpful in providing property litigation services.’

‘Sarah Barratt has an incredible legal mind and is an absolute star – I cannot speak highly enough of her. She provides excellent advice. In the event that any ambiguities arise, she removes them to go straight to the core of the legal issue.’

‘My experience of dealing with Muckle LLP has been very positive, they have provided excellent support and guidance particularly when it comes to assessment of liability and legal advice on disrepair claims and all in a very timely manner.’

‘The team has been supportive and reassuring as well as being quick to respond and react to any issues as they arise.’

‘Charlotte McMurchie has a great combination of expertise with commercial and clear approach to property litigation.’

‘Charlotte McMurchie is our main point of contact and is easy to talk things through with and bounce ideas off. She is always available when we need her and makes sure that she gives us the time that we need working things out with her. The rest of her team share her work ethics and client commitment. They always want to do what is best for the client and deliver not only top-quality legal advice but also very sound commercial judgment. Each of the lawyers and administrators in the team is highly adept in dealing with the issues we regularly face as a large residential landlord.’

‘Jennifer Pearson has dealt with a number of end of lease issues for me and understands how I prefer to operate. Her legal advice always comes with a commercial consideration and she has probably helped me save money on more than one occasion.’

‘The team at Muckle LLP is very well versed in the practice of property litigation; their ability to guide and support are second to none.’

‘A substantial firm able to bring considerable resources to bear on a case, which is no doubt a big advantage in some litigation work.’

‘I have worked primarily with Jill Dalkin on a complicated party wall dispute. I found working with her very good – she was incisive and excellent at distilling a difficult case for a demanding client. I would certainly recommend her.’

‘Mark Reeves is a standout associate. He is excellent and really client-focussed.’

‘Brilliant to work with, careful, thoughtful and practical. They are fabulous to work with; they are great at working as a team; and they are realistic about what can be achieved. Their key strengths are in dealing with technically complex legal disputes in a practical manner which is efficient.’

‘The team has a rich understanding and experience of property litigation and has a deep and broad understanding of the wider industry issues affecting our business. The team works collaboratively and closely with our in-house legal and operational teams to the extent that we forget that they are external advisors – we feel as though they are part of our in-house team and business. We find them to be very transparent and courteous. Overall, a very pragmatic team who we turn to when we need someone to steer us through choppy waters and to hold our hand when we need support.’

‘Jen Smurthwaite is simply excellent, a class act. Not only is Jen an excellent property litigator, her ability to cut through vast amounts of information deftly, without fuss, and come up with extremely sensible and realistic solutions is what stands out for us. She is an unassuming opponent, not to be underestimated and never rubs people up the wrong way. What also stands Jen apart is her human side and this impacts on the way in which she delivers her advice. She knows what worries us and she goes out of her way to alleviate any concerns, taking them upon her shoulders.’

‘I have worked with WBD’s property litigation team on a number of commercial property lease renewal cases and have been been particularly impressed by their straightforward, efficient, proactive and friendly approach.’

‘Elspeth Moncrieff has been a pleasure to work with. She is reliable, helpful, prompt at dealing with queries and provides sensible, timely advice which is much appreciated.’

‘Elpseth Moncrieff is incredibly clear-minded with sound commercial sense. She works in a collaborative manner, in order to achieve the best result for the client. She was carefully considered in her tactical approach to the case and negotiations at all turns, adapting strategy where necessary and to suit the specific realities.’

‘We have been dealing with Womble Bond Dickinson for the best part of 18 months now and they have been working closely with us on a number of different matters. We have had relationships with different lawyers in the past, and no firm has provided the service that WBD has. They are consistently supportive and have provided us with invaluable advice, as well as all being genuine and down-to-earth people. They are flexible and are always willing to be cooperative, even if the time may be inconvenient.’

‘Aimee Hubbard was well prepared, focused and sensitive to what was needed to resolve the dispute efficiently and effectively.’

‘Angus Ashman is cerebral.’

‘We have worked with Aimee Hubbard over the past 12 months on a breach of contract dispute. She is thorough, knowledgeable and astute, giving us a very comprehensive roadmap for our case. At every step, she has managed our expectations extremely well, with timely and clear communication, a full view of the merits of our claim and pragmatic advice at the junctions where we needed to make decisions. She has also proved to be a strong negotiator, and we have been very reassured and confident that she has been able to achieve the best possible outcome for our settlement.’

‘Listened, and understanding of the situation.’

‘Aimee Hubbard and Cristina Falzon are both dedicated, hardworking and committed.’