Muckle LLP’s corporate team is a trusted adviser on significant transactions, acting for repeat acquirers, private equity investors, and international businesses investing in the UK. The commercial team supports regional, national, and global clients across IT, IP, procurement, sports, education, and public sectors; it provides full-service project and commercial contract advice, including due diligence on M&A deals. Head of corporate Anthony Evans leads on corporate finance work, while Alex Craig, head of commercial, specialises in IP and technology issues. Key lawyers include Philip Clare, Adam Rayner, Sarah Forster, Matthew Walsh, Tom Justice, and Stephanie Brown, who was promoted to partner in 2024; all offer expertise across corporate, private equity, and commercial matters.
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Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Anthony Evans
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Stephanie Brown
Sarah Forster
Adam Rayner
Matthew Walsh
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Tom Justice
Practice head
Anthony Evans; Alex Craig
Other key lawyers
Philip Clare; Adam Rayner; Matthew Walsh; Sarah Forster; Stephanie Brown; Tom Justice