Muckle shortlisted as Firm of the Year at Legal 500's Northern Powerhouse awards

We're pleased to be recognised by Legal 500 UK in its annual Northern Powerhouse Awards shortlist, including 'Firm of the Year' and 'Client Service Excellence'.

The shortlists and winners are decided through in-depth research carried out by Legal 500 UK, which includes feedback from our clients. 

Last year, Susan Howe, head of dispute resolution, was Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year, and she is shortlisted in the same category again in 2026.

The shortlist....

The shortlisted areas include:

• Firm of the Year
• Corporate Firm of the Year
• Dispute Resolution Firm of the Year
• Finance Firm of the Year
• Public Sector Firm of the Year
• Real Estate Firm of the Year

A number of our lawyers have also been shortlisted in their respective categories:

• Susan Howe - Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year
• Gillian Scribbins - Dispute Resolution Leading Associate of the Year
• Lisa Kelly - Employment Lawyer of the Year
• Louise Duffy - Finance Lawyer of the Year
• Georgia Sproat - Finance Leading Associate of the Year
• Charlotte McMurchie - Real Estate Lawyer of the Year

The winners will be unveiled at the awards ceremony at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds on 12 March 2026.

Good luck to everyone!