Awards and recognition

We’re delighted to announce we’ve been shortlisted for nine awards at the Insider Dealmaker Awards 2025. 

It is great to see so many of our clients' deals celebrated in the nominations this year.

The prestigious annual awards recognise the region’s best dealmakers over the period, and the judges have recognised our efforts by shortlisting us nine times across six categories.

This award recognises a business with a focus on developing talent through training, apprenticeships, work experience, diversity and inclusion, career progression and opening up opportunities to all.

Our award-winning real estate team have once again secured the title of 'Property Law Firm of the Year' at the Insider North East Property Awards. This marks the fifth year our team has won the award, and the third consecutive year we have won.

The judges were particularly impressed with the growth in our real estate finance offering in 2025.

Hugh Welch, Joanne Davison, Rachael Stephenson, Gillian Scribbins, Charlotte McMurchie and Samantha Pritchard have all been recognised for providing over 25 hours of pro bono legal assistance in the last year.

The Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales was set up with support of the Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee.

After undergoing an extensive audit throughout 2024, Muckle is now certified to LOCS:23, a UK GDPR certification scheme.

This ensures the highest standards of security for our clients' personal data.

North of Tyne Combined Authority's Good Work Pledge awards businesses that are working hard to make sure their employees are happy, healthy, and well rewarded. We've been awarded the  Advanced Good Work Pledge for promoting health and well-being, developing a balanced workforce, value and rewards, demonstrating social responsibility and effective communications.

We’re proud to have been again awarded the Better Health at Work award for “Maintaining Excellence” in 2025, recognising our commitment to creating a healthy workplace environment.

Building on our cumulative success within the framework, this achievement recognises our long-term dedication to Better Health at Work and completion of its Bronze, Silver, Gold and Continuing Excellence awards. 

The judges were impressed with Sara’s "ability to ‘hold her own" against much more senior lawyers and for her ability to build strong relationships within the region.

The awards highlight the region's professionals (35 or under) who have shown excellence, determination and skill throughout the last 12 months.

Tom Small, Sara Worsick and Eaden Hardcastle have been shortlisted in the 'Young Lawyer of the Year' category.