‘A very stable team.’

‘Extremely proactive team – standouts are Alison Mills and Richard Thompson.’

‘The team are approachable and very knowledgeable about our estate’

‘The commercial property team in Liverpool are exceptional. They provide clear advice tailored to our needs. They are very knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. Nothing is too much trouble. It just feels like an extension of our in-house legal team. In addition to the aforementioned, the standard of training, seminars, webinars provided by the team, and Bill Chandler in particular, are of the highest quality.’

‘Claire Cosgrove is everything we look for in a solicitor. Extremely knowledgeable, vastly experienced, not only in all aspects of commercial property but also in our business, Claire is able to be pro-active with her advice, tailored to our requirements, and will often bring matters to our attention before we even ask the question. Claire is very friendly, approachable and can always be contacted.’

‘Bill Chandler keeps in touch with us to ensure we are up to date with legal developments, cases, new procedures/policies, legislation, ‘good practice’ etc. In addition to having a brilliant legal brain, Bill can explain the most complex areas of commercial property law in easily digestible pieces which are easy to understand, he provides examples which directly relate to our business and anticipates the challenges we are likely to face, and he is also a fantastic public speaker/training facilitator. Bill is also one of the nicest people you could wish to meet.’

‘Great understanding of our business and our standard position allows a focus on the key elements of any negotiation. Speed of response and availability of personnel provides a great level of service. They know what we need and deliver it quickly and efficiently down to minimising our admin.’

‘All my work is with Claire Cosgrove. She goes above and beyond to ensure that our needs are met and that deals happen on time. I’m updated regularly and only need to input when direction/instructions are required. She knows our business and the individuals and will contact my colleagues directly when she knows their input is required. She works efficiently and deals with admin quickly taking the pressure off me.’

‘Personal approach, providing excellent advice and being able to draw on a wealth of expertise within the wider company.’

‘Tony Houghton has lot of experience in his field, very productive and efficient management of cases, highlighting areas of risk for us as a client.’

‘Super lawyers. Their straightforward approach, wealth of knowledge and experience across all sectors of the property market have made Hill Dickinson the advisors of choice for many clients.’

‘Very knowledgeable in the residential sector, especially residential public sector opportunities.’

‘Karl Jackson – extremely knowledgeable. Works hard to find solutions to problems.’

‘A sound commercial approach to all real estate matters without being bogged down by slavishly following precedents, and always mindful of getting the job done to the client’s time frame. Cost is important, and they provide greater value for money than their competitors. It is usually partners who do the work, and is not handed down to junior fee earners who may soon get out of their depth. Continuity is important to us, and builds a strong bond of trust.’

‘Janice Weatherly handles the work herself, and knows and understands our needs and requirements. Very commercial and sees all the angles, yet providing the best solution to close the deal.’

‘Luke Hopkins is exceptional. Has great knowledge, very approachable and is able to communicate in a way which assists with explaining complex situations.’

‘A fantastic team; the best I know. Large enough and knowledgeable enough to deal with all transactions and small enough to care. The USP of the individuals is that they answer the phone, return emails, provide solutions not problems and have a genuine interest in looking after their clients.’

‘The individuals I deal with are the best lawyers I know and I know alot. As I said above, the provide solutions not problems. They are contactable, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. They have confidence in their expertise and are not afraid to use it. They don’t hide behind their PII.’

‘The team have long standing and loyal relationships with their clients and always go above and beyond what can be reasonably expected.’

‘Andy Nichol offers a very personalised and diligent service that always exceeds expectations. His advice is clear and concise and puts the client’s needs at the forefront. He is an effective communicator and is always able to take a commercial view on complex matters and advise accordingly.’

‘Joei Cheung – drives the transaction, has a positive and can-do attitude.’