Chambers Review
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Real Estate - North East
What the Team is Known For
Muckle is a regional heavyweight that acts for an impressive number of blue-chip clients, including corporate occupiers on property acquisition and regeneration projects. It frequently assists developers with property sales and development matters, often involving sites in the industrial, residential and educational sectors. The firm is experienced in negotiating forward funding agreements and lease agreements. It also acts on portfolio management matters and represents borrowers in real estate finance matters.
Strengths
Muckle's team is very responsive and attentive, going above and beyond.
The team is pragmatic, problem-solving and commercial.
Muckle provides a genuinely personalised, partner-led approach and combines real depth of knowledge with a personal touch.
They have good local knowledge and a range of experienced staff. They are very meticulous with wording and thorough on contractual matters, yet provide a quick turnaround of information when required.
They are knowledgeable and solution-focused.
Work Highlights
Muckle advised the National Football Trust on the development of a £11.9 million community hub at the Racecourse Playing Fields in Derby.
Notable practitioners
Jonathan Combe is highly regarded for his handling of development mandates. He frequently assists corporate clients and house builders with the acquisition of properties and development sites.
Jonathan is very capable, experienced and straight to the point. He provides commercially sound and practical advice.
Jonathan is personable and commercial - he just gets on with it.
Gail is commercial and reliable.
Her no-nonsense approach ensures that the property elements of deals do not become significant issues delaying completion.
Gail always knows the answer and we trust her implicitly.
James is very thorough and has a broad range of knowledge in the disciplines in which he acts for us.
Will McKay has a strong focus on development work, assisting with acquisitions, forward funding and development management agreements. He advises on commercial and residential projects.
Will knows our business very well; all the advice is tailored in that way. He is very attentive and easy to work with.
Will is at the top of his game in commercial development legal advice.
Deborah Lazenby assists clients in a wide range of sectors with acquisitions, development financing and property portfolio management.