Muckle LLP’s dedicated commercial litigation team is recognised for handling high-profile, high-value disputes, including complex multi-party and cross-border matters. The firm offers specialist sector expertise across the commercial, construction, IP, tech, music and media spaces. Team head Susan Howe has over 30 years of experience, particularly in large-scale disputes and cross-jurisdictional litigation. George Festing leads on IP and tech disputes, while Alex Speirs handles contentious trusts and high-value commercial matters. Gillian Scribbins leads the contentious construction offering and is also active in data protection claims, tribunal proceedings and shareholder disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘Muckle punches well above its regional weight, handling a large variety of complex international disputes in a variety of different sectors.’
‘Susan Howe is a tried and tested leader who has repeatedly achieved excellent results for her clients in highly challenging circumstances.’
‘Whilst they are a highly professional legal firm, dealings were on a very personal caring level.’
‘The litigation team are very pragmatic and they are not afraid to give you the advice you need, rather than the advice you may want to hear.’
‘Alex Speirs and the team at Muckle work efficiently and with excellent commercial pragmatism. They also work very quickly in tight timescales and have helped us solve complex disputes with speed. This makes managing litigation a much easier task.’
‘Very friendly and supportive and in-depth knowledge of deep commercial aspects.’
Key clients
- The Lakes Distillery
- Trivsel UK Limited
- PNS Limited
- Premier Tech Water and Environment Limited
- Cramlington Voluntary Youth Project Limited
- Whiston and Lister
- Parkrun Limited
- Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust
- Thunderful Group AB
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
George Festing
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Alex Speirs
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Gillian Scribbins
Practice head
Susan Howe
Other key lawyers
George Festing; Alex Speirs; Gillian Scribbins; Kieran O’Donoghue