Muckle LLP acts for companies and shareholders in high-profile, high-value commercial disputes, with particular strength in multi-party and cross-border matters. The team advises across sectors, including the construction, real estate, music and media, and technology spaces. Practice head Susan Howe has over 30 years’ experience in complex disputes. George Festing focuses on contentious IP and technology, while Alex Speirs handles construction and shareholder disputes. Gillian Scribbins adds expertise in construction, data protection and IT-related litigation.
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Testimonials
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- I appreciate the ability to liaise with real people and have designated contact persons on the cases I may need to work on. I strongly value the ability to have real conversations and look at situations with a risk-based approach. The team will help and support you with any issues you may have and will absolutely confirm whether it is their strength or capability or when there is someone more appropriate for you to enter into discussion with.
- Susan Howe masterminds a team of talented lawyers who consistently punch above their weight.
- Muckle consistently provides a comprehensive, cost-effective, and clinically effective service to their many commercial clients - both domestic and international.
- Very knowledgeable. Great experience. Commercially focused.
- George Festing is excellent. He is very bright, committed, focused, and knowledgeable.
- Strong depth in construction and commercial disputes.
Key clients
- Trivsel UK Limited
- PNS Limited
- Parkrun Limited
- BioConstruct GmbH
Work highlights
Acted for BioConstruct GmbH in a dispute over the design, build, installation and commissioning of a multimillion-pound biogas plant in the UK.
Acted for Trivsel UK Limited in complex multi-party proceedings in the TCC in respect of alleged defects in the construction of care homes.
Acted for PNS Limited in obtaining an injunction against bringing proceedings in relation to a former employee’s breaches of covenant and threatened use of confidential information.
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