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Hill Dickinson LLP

CITY PLAZA, PINFOLD STREET, SHEFFIELD, S1 2GU, ENGLAND
Tel:
Work 0114 229 7907
Fax:
Fax 0114 229 8001
Web:
www.hilldickinson.com
Email:
Singapore, Sheffield, Piraeus, Manchester, London, Liverpool and 1 more

What we say about the firm's legal practice in Yorkshire and the Humber

Corporate and commercial

Within Corporate and commercial: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, tier 4

Hill Dickinson LLP acquired the corporate practice of the now defunct Halliwells in 2010, described as ‘excellent on all counts’. While still in the process of re-establishing itself, it has seen some notable recent work, such as the sale of a majority stake in Hallam Beauty to Migros of Switzerland, in which the team represented GRI Group. Neil Thompson is ‘very experienced and commercial’

Dispute resolution

Within Commercial litigation: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Hill Dickinson LLP is a second tier firm,

Hill Dickinson LLP’s commercial litigation practice was acquired from the now defunct Halliwells, and is headed by Giles Searby. Recent work includes advising Transaction Network Services in a number of significant disputes.

Human resources

Within Health and safety, Hill Dickinson LLP is a third tier firm,

The team at Hill Dickinson LLP, led by Andrew Peel, joined the firm from Halliwells in 2010, and continues to act for a number of private sector clients.

Insurance

Within Clinical negligence: defendant, Hill Dickinson LLP is a second tier firm,

Andrew Peel heads the seven-lawyer team at Hill Dickinson LLP, which moved over from Halliwells in 2010. Clients include BMI and the Medical Defence Union.

Overview

Within Regional review,

Up-and-coming firms in the market include Hill Dickinson LLP in Sheffield, which acquired a large proportion of the former Halliwells practice.

Real estate

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