The employment team at Muckle LLP, which has been consistently rated Top Tier by Legal 500, has welcomed a new solicitor.
Elliot Chaplin, originally from Gateshead, studied for an archaeology and history degree at Newcastle University before completing a research Master’s degree in archaeology.
Wanting a change and a new challenge, Elliot completed the GDL at Northumbria University and then went on to complete his Legal Practice Course while working part-time at a North East law firm. He qualified as a solicitor in 2023.
Elliot said: “The reputation of Muckle LLP is phenomenal so, when the opportunity came to work in the employment team, I just had to take it.
“The key elements of employment law are similar wherever you work, but at Muckle I’m looking forward to getting stuck into some challenging and interesting tribunal cases and corporate transactional cases. I also relish the challenge of working with clients to provide commercial advice and practical outcomes.
“Everyone here has been so friendly, welcoming and people have been making the extra effort to see how I’m settling in.”
Chris Maddock, Partner and Head of the Employment Team, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Elliot, who brings with him a range of experience working within and outside of the legal arena. Elliot made a conscious decision to use his skills as an employment lawyer and we’re keen to be able to develop those further.
“Much of our work is commercially sensitive or confidential, so discretion and client relationships is absolutely key. It also makes for some very interesting and challenging cases. The analytical and organised approach that Elliot had in his career in archaeology, transfers well to what is needed to be a great employment adviser. I’m already certain that Elliot will be an immense asset and look forward to him building a successful career here.”