Muckle LLP welcomes back associate solicitor to its renowned real estate team

We’re delighted to have welcomed Rhiannon Griffiths back to our award-winning real estate team. 

Rhiannon qualified as a solicitor in 2006 and has over a decade of experience delivering expert legal advice to landowners, landlords and developers across the North East.

Rejoining an award-winning team

She first joined our real estate team in 2015 and left in 2021 to explore a different career. After five years in education, her passion for law and the opportunity to return to our real estate team have drawn her back to the firm.

Our real estate team is one of the largest in the region, described by Legal 500 UK as 'standing out for client care and communication.’ It also won Property Law Firm of the Year at the Insider North East Property Awards in 2025.

A culture of collaboration and care

Rhiannon said: “I’m thrilled to be back at Muckle. I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to work in a different industry and environment, and to gain new knowledge and skills, and now lucky to have the opportunity to use that knowledge and those skills back in the legal sector, at Muckle, a firm where the values and culture align with my own.  

“I really enjoy working with clients who are practical and solution-focused. One of the main reasons I came back to Muckle is the strong relationships I’ve built here and the collaborative nature of the firm. Many of my former clients are still with the firm and I’m looking forward to reconnecting with them again.

“I’m also hoping to keep my contacts within the education sector by volunteering in schools. Muckle offers two paid volunteer days each year, so it will be great to continue these relationships while giving back to the community.”

Gail Bennett, partner and head of real estate, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Rhiannon back to the team. When she reached out, it felt like a natural decision as she’s already built strong relationships with many of our clients here at Muckle.

“It’s great to know that people are drawn back to the firm because of our culture and values, and we’re always happy to welcome talented professionals like Rhiannon. She’ll be working on a range of commercial property matters and we’re confident she’ll help further strengthen the team and bring a fresh perspective given her experience working in a different industry.”