‘The approach to customer care and understanding client needs is fantastic. They take care and attention to ensure a positive outcome.’

‘Joanne Davison and Richard Nixon, who we deal with regularly, have built fantastic relationships with us.’

‘A personable service which is highly professional.’

‘Muckle provides all those working within the education sector with exceptional service. The team demonstrate a deep understanding of the sector and its needs. They respond in a timely manner to all requests for support and offer clear and comprehensive advice and guidance at the time of need. I cannot recommend them highly enough.’

‘The team is committed to providing the best advice possible to the education sector. They are willing to work closely with clients to steer them in the right direction.’

‘Tony McPhillips provided invaluable support during an exceptionally challenging time. His clear guidance and razor-sharp insight was second to none and I know that, as a direct result of his involvement, we were able to navigate a path through very difficult waters.’

‘The team are extremely knowledgeable and are very approachable. I feel that the team are very approachable, they work hard to find solutions for you regardless of how complex the situation.’

‘I have valued their skills, knowledge, but most importantly they are just ‘human’, very approachable and helpful. They use language that is easily understood, they are not condescending which can happen with other firms I have used.’

‘It is obvious through dealings with the team that they work very much as a team and if one person is not available not only with another member assist but they will have knowledge of your matter.’

‘The team and individual expertise is second to none. Response times are first class and our queries which span more than one representative always come back in a structured, well-informed way.’

‘Graham Vials and Tom Shears. They make the service they provide very personal. Making you feel that they are on your side. The speed that they can interpret advice, and provide it in simple, non-legal English, is very skilful. Both are prepared to make themselves available to meet our demands.’

‘Fantastic knowledge of Multi-Academy Trusts. The team are always on hand when you need support and guidance.’

‘Graham Vials – Graham is friendly, understands our Trust. Guidance is bespoke to our needs. The team understand the intricacies, and sometimes complications, of conditions of employment for teachers, support staff and casual staff.’

‘Experienced and well known within the region on academy conversions.’

‘Graham Vials, always goes beyond what is required to support our school’s community. Very level-headed advice that is clear and enables school staff to make quality decisions with confidence.’

‘The excellent support and realistic guidance that is provided by Ward Hadaway has been essential to us in recent times, supporting us to deal with some complex situations to successful resolutions. The knowledge of the team and their approachableness is excellent.’

‘Excellent strength and depth in expertise.’

‘Graham Vials has great technical knowledge and is well-liked by clients. Tom Shears is a personable, sharp minded, commercially astute lawyer.’