The year in North East business 2023: the region's 10 best companies

Muckle

Perennial good guys of the North East scene, Newcastle commercial law firm Muckle this year received the region’s top accolade when it was named North East Company of the Year. The company also announced record-breaking revenues, rising profits and received platinum status from the Investors in People scheme.

RE:GEN Group

Sunderland-based RE:GEN Group, a key player in the North East social housing market, was named the North East’s fastest-growing company at the annual Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 event. The company opened new headquarters and took on 33 staff from collapsed construction firm Tolent.

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Banks Group

It was a lucrative year for the County Durham family firm, which sold its renewable energy division to Canadian fund manager Brookfield for a reported for $1bn. The company also launched a new housebuilding division and in June announced a significant rise in both revenues and profits.

Winn Group

The most impressive financial results of the year were probably recorded by the Newcastle legal services firm, which saw its revenue more than double to £235m. More growth is expected this