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Backing Tees Valley's next chapter: Muckle LLP

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As Tees Valley's commercial and cultural landscapes continue to evolve, law firm Muckle LLP is playing a crucial role in maintaining the area's momentum. Here, the B Corp-certified firm reflects on the impact of a recent office opening, a headline airport partnership and its ongoing commitment to the communities it serves.

Tees Valley is undergoing one of the most significant periods of economic transformation in its recent history.

Across clean energy, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies and large-scale regeneration, the area is attracting investment at a scale that is reshaping both its economy and its future ambitions.

As businesses expand and new opportunities emerge, demand is growing for professional advisers who understand the pace of change taking place.

Against this backdrop, Muckle LLP is continuing to grow its presence in Tees Valley.

Having worked with organisations across the region for decades, the firm recently opened a permanent base at Stockton's Boaz House, and has grown a dedicated local team made up entirely of Teessiders.

For Muckle, though, the move is more than just an office opening; it represents a strengthening of its commitment to the region through investment in people, property and long-term partnerships with businesses.

Nowhere is that clearer than in Muckle's work with Teesside International Airport, one of the region's most important economic assets.

The firm's real estate and construction teams recently advised on the airport's £7 million Hangar 362 development for Draken.

The project is expected to create up to 50 skilled jobs while supporting Ministry of Defence training contracts, highlighting the airport's important role in Tees Valley's economic growth.

Rachel List, partner in the firm's real estate team, says the Draken hangar development is a great example of the kind of high-value projects Muckle is supporting across Tees Valley.

She says: "These developments involve a number of moving parts, from real estate and construction through to commercial agreements, so clients increasingly need advisers who can provide joined-up, wraparound support.

"One of Muckle's strengths is the breadth of expertise we bring together across the firm.

"By working collaboratively across our specialist teams, we're able to support projects like this from multiple angles and help clients move forward with confidence.

"It's incredibly rewarding to be involved in developments that are not only important for our clients, but also deliver long-term economic benefits for the wider region."

Victoria Ashby, head of property and development at Teesside International Airport, says having advisers with a strong understanding of the region made a real difference throughout the project.

She says: "It's been a real team effort to bring this development to life.

"Muckle understood what this project meant for the airport and the wider Tees Valley economy too.

"Its support helped us move forward with confidence and deliver something that will create skilled jobs, generate additional revenue for the airport and strengthen our role in driving growth across the region."

Adam Aston, Muckle head of construction, says projects like Hangar 362 reflect the wider momentum building across Tees Valley.

He adds: "There's a real sense of ambition and opportunity across the region.

"The scale of investment and regeneration taking place is creating long-term growth, and we're proud to support businesses like Teesside International Airport in helping shape that future."

Muckle's involvement across the region extends well beyond one sector or project.

The firm works with organisations including Middlesbrough Development Corporation, PD Ports, Great North Air Ambulance Service and Wilton Universal Group, while also maintaining strong relationships with Tees Valley Combined Authority.

The firm was also appointed to the legal panel for the £20 million Teesside Flexible Investment Fund, managed by FW Capital, which supports economic development across Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton and Redcar and Cleveland.

Importantly, Muckle is also committed to investing back into the communities where it works.

In the past year alone, the firm has provided more than £27,000 in grant funding to Tees Valley charities.

One organisation benefiting from that support is Clean Slate Solutions, where Muckle senior partner Hugh Welch has served as a trustee since 2023.

The firm has provided £16,000 in funding to the charity to date.

It reflects the wider approach Muckle is taking across Tees Valley, building long-term relationships, supporting local organisations and investing in the region's future.

As Tees Valley's growth story continues, Muckle's ambition is clear: to grow alongside the businesses and communities it has supported for years, while helping the region realise its full potential.

To learn more about Muckle, its Tees Valley-based support and its status as a B Corp organisation, visit the website at the top of this article.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by N Magazine .