Susan Howe

Background

About Susan Howe

Dispute Resolution expert delivering strategic solutions to complex commercial disputes, providing businesses with expert guidance in alternative dispute resolution, litigation, and injunctive relief. • Head of the Dispute Resolution team at Muckle LLP leading a team of experienced professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional results. • Legal 500 Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year and Legal 500 Hall of Fame lawyer. • Ranked by Chambers and Partners for her 'practical approach' and accessibility and praised by Legal 500 for 'outstanding' and 'no-nonsense' style. • Member of the Council of the North East Chamber of Commerce. • Trustee for charity Children North East. Susan’s career is defined by successfully managing heavyweight multi-party litigation, particularly in large, complex matters, cross-jurisdictional disputes, and financial fraud. This experience translates into proactive, informed strategies that protect her clients' interests. Susan spent almost ten years at Slaughter and May in London gaining particular expertise in banking and international trade law, with wide procedural knowledge, especially in relation to injunctive relief. She returned to the North East becoming Head of Commercial Litigation at Eversheds in Newcastle and was a lead partner on several high profile public inquiries, including those into Bloody Sunday and Harold Shipman.