Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Law Partner in the North East
Muckle LLP has been operating as a law firm in Newcastle since 1920, providing legal services to regional, national, and international clients. Our practice is guided by strong environmental, social, and governance principles, reflected in our B Corp Certification. We have earned recognition for our work, including being named 'North East - Best Places to Work'. Our team of legal specialists offers tailored advice across commercial law, data protection, employment services, and more, with a focus on transparent pricing and client-centric solutions.We serve clients in sectors such as education, energy, manufacturing, and the public sector, combining traditional values with innovative approaches. Our fixed-price retainer services, including Mi Shield and Mi Business, provide accessible legal support for businesses of all sizes. We maintain offices in Newcastle upon Tyne, Cumbria, and Teesside, serving clients nationwide while upholding our commitment to responsible business practices.
Services
Commercial Law
Data Protection
Employment Services
Debt Recovery
Real Estate Law
Corporate Finance
Public Sector Legal
Education Sector Legal
Dispute Resolution
B Corp Certification Support
Details
- Year established: 1920
Highlights and features
- B Corp Certified with a commitment to environmental and social responsibility
- Over 100 years of legal expertise in the North East region
- Transparent fixed-price retainer services for businesses
- Award-winning workplace with specialist teams in all major legal areas
- National reputation built on local knowledge and client-focused service
Associations and certifications
- B Corp Certified
What people say
Exemplary debt recovery service
Timely and beneficial legal help
Friendly and efficient team
Cost-effective solutions
Proactive employment compliance
Services
Employment Services Retainer
Our employment services retainer provides businesses with fixed-cost legal support for employment matters. Clients receive proactive advice, tribunal cost coverage up to 250,000, and flexible payment options. This service helps organisations manage employment risks while ensuring compliance with current legislation.
Muckle LLP Collect Debt Recovery
Muckle LLP Collect offers online debt recovery services with legal expertise and technology. Businesses can recover unpaid invoices through a self-service portal with tiered pricing based on debt value. Our team negotiates settlements while maintaining client relationships, operating on a 'no recovery, no fee' basis for many cases.
Mi HR Audit
Mi HR Audit provides employment compliance checks across key areas like contracts, working time, and data protection. Businesses select audit areas with fixed pricing based on employee numbers. Packages include expert analysis and recommendations to ensure legal compliance and reduce employment-related risks.
Education Services Retainer
This retainer service offers schools and education providers comprehensive legal support for 425 monthly. Covers employment law, admissions, data protection, and property matters. Clients receive tailored advice and representation for tribunal cases, with pricing based on required service hours.
Small Business Legal Support
Mi Business provides small businesses with fixed-cost legal support including contract drafting, data protection, and intellectual property advice. Packages include 24 hours of annual legal support for 5,100, with additional benefits like website health checks and strategic planning sessions included at no extra cost.
People
Alex Craig
Partner and Head of Commercial
Alex Craig leads our commercial law team with over 20 years' experience advising businesses on contracts, data protection, and technology law. He specialises in creating accessible legal solutions for growing companies.
Chris Maddock
Partner and Head of the Employment Team
Chris Maddock heads our employment law team, developing innovative retainer services like Mi Shield. He provides practical employment law advice to businesses across multiple sectors, focusing on risk management and compliance.
Tony McPhillips
Partner
Tony McPhillips leads our education sector legal services, supporting schools and educational institutions with governance, employment, and regulatory matters. He has advised education providers for over 15 years.
Lisa Kelly
Partner
Lisa Kelly specialises in employment law and HR compliance, developing our Mi HR Audit service. She provides strategic employment law advice to businesses across the North East and nationally.
Colin Churchward
Partner
Colin Churchward leads our debt recovery services, combining legal expertise with technology solutions. He has over 25 years' experience helping businesses recover unpaid invoices through Muckle LLP Collect and traditional legal methods.
Questions
What areas does Muckle LLP LLP operate in?
We operate from offices in Newcastle upon Tyne, Cumbria, and Teesside, providing legal services across the North East, nationally, and internationally.
What is Muckle LLP Collect debt recovery?
Muckle LLP Collect is our online debt recovery service offering fixed-fee invoice collection with tiered pricing based on debt value, operating on a 'no recovery, no fee' basis.
Are your legal services available on retainer?
Yes, we offer multiple retainer services including Mi Business for small companies, Mi Shield for employment law, and education sector retainers with fixed pricing.
What is your B Corp Certification?
We are B Corp Certified, demonstrating our commitment to high environmental, social, and governance standards across our business operations and client services.
How much do your legal services cost?
Our services start from £425 monthly for Mi Business, with Muckle LLP Collect debt recovery from £50 and Mi HR Audits from £500 per compliance area.
Do you offer legal services for education providers?
Yes, our education services retainer (Mi EdLegal) provides comprehensive legal support for schools and educational institutions with pricing based on required service hours.
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