Muckle LLP’s construction and engineering team is well-regarded for its work on large and complex projects across the North East and beyond, with a growing national presence. The team advises across a wide range of sectors including the commercial, industrial, residential, education, sport and leisure spaces, with recent activity focused on transport, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy and housing mandates. Adam Aston leads the team and is noted for his expertise in non-contentious development work. Lucilla Waugh handles a diverse portfolio of complex and high-value northern projects, while Ross Galbraith has significant experience, particularly in student accommodation developments.
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‘Very swift to deal with matters, and help to push you along when time is of the essence.’
‘They have a good mix of skills within the team and are able to draw on that expertise in different aspects of law where it extends into other specialised aspects.’
‘Client-focused, commercially driven legal advice with a strong emphasis on collaboration.'
- 'A highly responsive and pragmatic approach.'
- 'We have had consistently excellent experiences with Lucilla Waugh, Adam Aston, and Ross Galbraith.’
- 'Advice and guidance is excellent, to the point and informative. This helps my organisation make informed decisions. The team are always on hand to answer queries be that by phone or email.'
Key clients
- McAleer and Rushe Group
- Teesside International Airport Limited
- New Tyne West LLP
- Organon Pharma (UK) Limited
- North East Academy Trust
- Centre Process Innovation ‘CPI’
- New College Durham
- Union Properties
- Newcastle University
- Aura (Newcastle) Project Company Limited
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Adam Aston
Ross Galbraith
Practice head
Adam Aston
Other key lawyers
Lucilla Waugh; Ross Galbraith