Muckle achieves 13 top tier rankings in Legal 500 UK 2026
We are celebrating another fantastic year in the Legal 500 UK results, having received 13 top tier rankings and 18 rankings in total.
48 of our lawyers have been individually recognised, with 8 climbing up the rankings or being ranked for the first time.
Our clients have described us as "a very versatile practice who have the experience of working with large and small clients alike", and providing "straightforward advice and clear project management".
Legal 500 UK results are heavily influenced by client feedback (as well as law firms' submissions and interviews), and we are delighted with the feedback we’ve received. Thank you to all of our clients who gave us such positive comments!
This year’s highlights:
- 13 top tier rankings across the firm
- 48 lawyers recognised across various roles
- Agriculture has moved from Tier 2 to Tier 1
- Private client has moved from Tier 4 to Tier 3
Team feedback:
Agriculture
"The team is very thorough, picking up details other firms have missed. They get up to speed with complex issues very quickly."
Banking and finance
"Strong knowledge and subject matter experts. High levels of positive energy. Very communicative and available."
Charities
"Experienced but practical team, work with us to find the best solutions to often difficult issues."
"They are amazing. So thorough and so clear in their advice. It really is helpful."
Corporate and commercial
"The corporate and commercial team stands out due to its deep industry knowledge, responsiveness, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving. The team combines technical excellence with a strong commercial understanding, ensuring that advice is not only legally sound but also aligned with business objectives."
Dispute resolution
"Muckle punches well above its regional weight, handling a large variety of complex international disputes in a variety of different sectors."
Debt recovery
"The team are incredibly hands-on, approachable and knowledgeable. What truly stands out is their ability to balance both compassion and firmness when dealing with clients. They approach each situation with respect and understanding, while still ensuring that the necessary actions are taken to recover outstanding debts efficiently."
Education
"The team at Muckle that we work with regularly have excellent knowledge of our business area - they can always answer those specialist questions that are unique to our business area."
Employment
"They take the time to get to know your business and the sector you operate within. Understanding the action you want to take whilst mitigating any risks. I'd say what sets them apart from other firms I've worked with in the past is their down-to-earth, friendly, and open approach."
Intellectual property
"Very personable people. Quick, clear, decisive. Very clearly defined scope of work, process and lots of communication throughout."
IT and telecoms
"What makes Muckle unique is the people. I know I can drop them an email or give them a phone call and get an answer on something as quickly as I need it, in some cases same day. They give advice that is simple to understand and are adept at converting legal speak into something non legal people can understand easily."
Media and entertainment
"I have experience of working with them on a large project where they demonstrated superb knowledge and experience, and also on a fledgling project where they were very supportive."
Real estate
"They take a client-centred approach that is really refreshing, taking the time to get to know the ins and outs of our business to be able to properly cater any advice."
Real estate dispute resolution
"Having a team fully dedicated to property litigation puts them in the unique position of offering genuine expertise and high-quality work. They have provided easy-to-follow advice on a number of complicated issues that we, as lay persons unfamiliar with the law around property management, have been able to digest and follow."
Construction and engineering
"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."
Insolvency and restructuring
"A very approachable and personable team in the region, with a large range of expertise and services on offer."
Private client
"I can honestly say that the clients I have sent to them have been looked after to a very high standard. They are the only solicitors I recommend my clients speak to for legal advice."
Sport
"The staff are knowledgeable and supportive, they are experts when it comes to sports governance and club disputes."
Find out more about how our different teams can help you.