Nick Todd - Partner
Expert profile
Nick joined Muckle LLP in 2007, having previously worked for Eversheds in Newcastle for 4 years. Nick has considerable experience of working for a range of clients, with particular experience of those from the public sector. At Muckle LLP Nick is responsible for developing the public sector area of our Property Services Group and acts for clients such as University of Northumbria at Newcastle, London South Bank University, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Northumberland County Council, One NorthEast, Gateshead College and City of Sunderland College.
Nick's specialisms:
- Public sector property transactions
- Property development work
- PFI/PPP property advice
In the hot seat...
How do you see the property team developing over the next few years?
I think the move to Time Central last year enables the property group to consolidate and build upon the impressive position it has secured over recent years and to develop that with sustainable growth. We are seeing the group adapt to and address the pressures in the commercial property market currently and continue to expand its expertise in various existing and new sectors including public sector transactional work.
How would you describe your team?
The Property Services Group is an enthusiastic and committed team of people who are forward-looking and keen to meet the challenges of this competitive environment. It has a can-do attitude and understands the need to advise its clients in a clear and concise manner and to respond to them within their timescales.
Why did you become a lawyer?
Because it provides the right balance of being able to develop personal expertise in an interesting and ever-changing professional services sector and allows you to play a significant role in achieving the goals of a variety of individuals, corporate organisations and not-for-profit bodies.
Why did you choose to work at Muckle LLP?
Muckle LLP is a friendly environment and has a reputation for service excellence and sound commercial advice. It is ambitious in its vision for the practice and its people in the coming years and has a clear commitment to the North East marketplace.
What's the best piece of advice you've had?...and what's the worst?
Best – don't try and be funny or clever….. just be yourself!
Worst – just stick to the recipe and it'll be fine.
What has been the most challenging legal deal you've been involved with?
Probably the first private finance initiative project I assisted with when relatively junior. It related to a major new hospital and was a steep learning-curve for me. It prepared me for other challenges later on in my career though and taught me how to cope with responsibility.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Seeing neglected areas regenerated and brought into use.
Who or what makes you laugh?
MPs' expenses claims spring to mind.
What was the last music you bought?
Led Zeppelin's Greatest Hits.
Is there anything you'd change about yourself?
Only my appearance, my IQ and my previous mistakes.
What's your greatest fear?
I'm not keen on the idea of being savaged by sharks, bears or lions.
Are you a morning or an evening person?
Both
What do you most enjoy about living in the North East?
Having the Northumberland coast on my door step.
What's your most irritating habit?
Forgetting names.
What would be your dream day?
Winning the Lottery. Shallow but honest.
What's your biggest extravagance?
Tesco seem to do quite well out of me.
Which 4 people dead or alive would you like to have dinner with?
Brian Clough, Morrissey, Jeremy Clarkson and William Shakespeare.
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