COMMERCIAL law firm Robert Muckle has re-branded itself as Muckle LLP.

The Newcastle company unveiled its new identity to business leaders and clients at the Baltic, in Gateshead, last week.

In addition to its new name, the branding includes a new corporate identity.

Muckle managing partner Stephen McNicol said: "Brand development means more than a new logo and colour scheme. It is also about the whole culture and ethos of a business.

"We are changing as a firm, putting even greater emphasis on the quality of service to our clients and on the training and development we offer our people to help deliver that service.

"The new branding is designed to show us as being highly professional, but also show that we are a different and creative law firm."

The new brand was developed by the creative team at Robson Brown, which has worked with Muckle.