Lucilla Waugh
Muckle LLPMuckle LLP’s construction and engineering team handles large-scale projects work both in the region and beyond, with notable strength advising on large student accommodation projects. The team regularly acts for local authorities as well as private and public companies and entities in the education, transport, and pharma sectors. The ‘stand-out’ Adam Aston now leads the practice and specialises in non-contentious development work. Seasoned construction expert Lucilla Waugh acts for procurers, developers, and supply chain clients, handling investments, developments, and large-scale projects including PPPs and PFIs. Waugh and Aston are ably assisted by Zi Chuen Gwi. In January 2024, the group strengthened its corporate occupiers offering with the arrival of Ross Galbraith, previously at Hawkswell Kilvington Limited.
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‘Adam Aston is a stand-out partner. Very personable and able to distil complex legal issues into understandable format. ’
Key clients
- McAleer and Rushe Group
- Gentoo Group
- Tees Valley Combined Authority
- Union Properties
- New College Durham
- The University of Northumbria
- The University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Teesside International Airport Limited
- Arriva UK Bus Limited and Associated Companies
- Aura Newcastle Limited (and its project companies)
- Banks Group
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Adam Aston
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Adam Aston