North East firm Muckle has made up one new partner in its latest round of promotions.

Dispute resolution lawyer Kevin Turnball has been promoted to partner while two lawyers have been promoted to associate.

Last year the firm promoted two to partner and one to associate.

Muckle managing partner Steve McNicol said: “We see promotions as an investment in the future for Muckle. We think very carefully about promotions and the business case for the firm.”

Wragge & Co has also made up just one partner this year with regulatory litigation specialist Andrew Litchfield getting the nod last week (8 April). last year Wragges promoted a total of nine.