Hill Dickinson LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘They don’t sit on the fence and provide clear, practical advice, whilst covering all the legal issues. They are extremely intelligent and knowledgeable, and are also very cost-effective.’

‘Darren Wall, Jeff Isaacs and legal director John McNeilly are particularly outstanding. They’re easy to work with and provide clear, practical advice whilst covering all the legal issues.’

‘Hill Dickinson has impressive depth and is strong on commodities.’

‘Andrew Buchmann is an excellent lawyer, strategic and very responsive.’

‘The team always summarises the legal position in a concise way. They display a pragmatic and commercial view relating to the situation and have a good track record in advising on the risk/reward of litigation and the chances of success.’

‘Jeff Isaacs always makes time to respond to any enquiries in a timely matter and, if unable to manage personally will advise and ensure that the most suitable member of the team to deal with particular issues.’

‘Always available, thinking outside the box, providing realistic advice on the position and offering practical solutions.’

‘The team have been very engaged, willing to learn, asking questions which are not only helpful to them but to our organisation as well. We have been kept up to date on costs regularly, and for the work we were doing they engaged widely across their organisation to ensure we had expert advice and decisions. The way of working was regular, helpful, multimodal and responsive. The responses were clear, directive where needed and open for discussion as necessary too.’

‘Very good team with some very capable lawyers. Kiran Bhogal is very good; comes across very well. Measured, calm and reassuring. Her colleagues in the team are also all very good.‘

‘Hill Dickinson have been our corporate lawyers for many years now. Put simply, it is the individuals that we liaise with who make the firm stand out. As an acquisitive business, their knowledge of both ourselves as a client and the industry that we operate in is essential during a transaction. Whilst we may not be Hill Dickinson’s largest client, the first class service we receive from them would certainly suggest otherwise.’

‘We have a long-standing relationship with Sue Russell (Partner) and Richard McKay (Legal Director). Both have a very detailed understanding and knowledge of our business and industry. They are always available should we need them and both are very proactive in coming to us early with potential issues as well as with solutions. We are very confident in their ability as our corporate lawyers and this allows us to free up management time as we know they will just get on with the task in hand without having to constantly revert to us for clarification.’

‘A client-focussed, responsive team that works hand-in-glove with in-house counsel/GC in a commercial and effective way. Good knowledge of the law and tactical awareness leading to good outcomes.’

‘Paul Walsh assembles and leads an appropriately skilled and resourceful team well bringing his own clam and assured manner to difficult and complex disputes. He is ably assisted by the up and coming Jon Scally.’

‘Pragmatic and commercially focused. The team represent excellent value for money.’

‘Fiona Parry is calm, reassuring and commercially focused. She has good attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.’

‘Excellent responsiveness and diligence in preparation.’

‘Paul Walsh – hands-on leadership and a real expertise in his field.’

‘The team are always available, any day or time. The team have developed a HR hub whereby we have access to workshops and training with others and are able to network.’

‘Luke Green understands our business and how we work with our people, leading to advice that is not only legally sound but also in line with our company values and culture.’

‘Always responsive and understand the most complex issues quickly and effectively.’

‘Hill Dickinson have a strong employment team in Manchester and are very receptive to providing advice quickly and in a commercial way readily understood.’

‘David Parry is very commercial and provides sound advice in sometimes highly sensitive negotiations. Jeff Middleton is also very robust and sure footed on disputed matters.’

‘One of a relative few firms which does work for both the NHS and for an individual defence organisation (the Medical Protection Society). In my opinion this gives then a particular advantage in knowing and understanding how the different elements of healthcare knit together and the pressures and responsibilities facing those working in healthcare.’

‘Andrew Craggs is an energetic and innovative leader. He always has his ear to the ground and is up to speed in a developing market.’

‘Jonathan Heap is a charismatic and confident litigator who is prepared to challenge assumptions.’

‘Phil Bradbury is strong on detail but retains perspective and judgement.’

‘David Locke is vastly experienced, calm and efficient.’

‘David Locke is very experienced, with an impressive ability to think strategically about difficult cases, as well as being a great team leader.’

‘Claire Christopholus is very impressive all round; she has a great forensic eye for detail, manages cases through the various stages of litigation with skill and efficiency, and has an excellent rapport with clients.

‘David Locke and Philip Bradbury both have a deep legal understanding of medico-legal issues.’

‘The practice is well-established and consistent in its approach to clients which is helpful and considerate.’

‘The preeminent partner is Paul Baker. His technical knowledge of income tax, inheritance tax and capital gains tax is precise and detailed. His understanding of Trust law is extensive and informed by sound judgement. He is a consummate professional.’

‘A very knowledgeable and friendly team – always happy to help. Their clients are all treated kindly and with respect. They offer an ongoing service to clients which is quite unusual and ensures that clients feel part of a family unit and well looked after.’

‘They will bend over backwards to give clients excellent service. I find Susan Sherry and Barry McDonagh particularly helpful.’

‘Technical competency. Understanding the needs of the client. Rapid response time.’

‘Fionnuala Kenny provides technical competency, understanding the needs of the client, and rapid response time.’

‘Advice is provided in an empathetic and practical way, which helps clinicians to understand the legal position and the actions required.’

‘The partners Sharon and Andrew are approachable and able to communicate complex legal arguments in terms that we understand to inform our decisions. In fact the whole team are very receptive and personable.’

‘Agility and flexibility in their ability to support us. They are responsive, respectful, thorough and give us assurance.’

‘The advice provided by the team is robust and provides clear direction in relation to managing risks. The responsiveness is again outstanding whether this be out of hours or at short notice they are always available to help and advise.’

‘The service provided is exceptional, highly responsive at any time of day and frequently with little notice. I value the advice and loyalty that I receive form Hill Dickinson and to me they feel like colleagues working for the same organisation. I have built up trust and confidence and feel that no matter how minor or significant the advice I am looking for is I am treated with respect.’

‘Knowledgeable, friendly and responsive.’

‘Joanna Trewin – experienced and approachable. Emma Stockwell – practical and friendly. Andrew Craggs – hardworking and responsive.’

‘Phil Parker – practical, knowledgeable and responsive. Keen to get the best outcome for his client.’

‘The logistics and transport team at Hill Dickinson combines full expertise and deep industry knowledge with practical and straightforward advice, which is really essential for us as a client.’

‘Adrian Marsh is extremely friendly and knows how to provide legal advice in a manner that is easy for the business (which is unfamiliar with legal technicalities) to understand. As a client, I feel that he provides very detailed and complete legal advice without making it too complicated.’

‘The team has the capability to promptly address any kind of shipping matter focusing on the practical aspects of any issue to provide the clients with pragmatic solutions.’

‘Always approachable, very friendly and always happy to provide support. Excellent at providing training when needed on complex issues. Caroline Bridge is my go-to person she is an absolute star. Also deal with Adrian Marsh, who is excellent to deal with too.’

‘I have worked particularly closely with Richard Allingham and know him to be a lawyer of the highest calibre.’

‘They are always happy and willing to assist. They always have time for their customers and have great knowledge of their subject.’

‘The people are high calibre – very knowledgeable and skilled, professional and well connected so bring an effective strategic / policy view to the work.’

‘They are approachable and have the ability to form relationships and partnerships, they deliver promptly. Esther Venning has been a standout individual.’

‘Ben Troke, partner. From a solicitor perspective he is the king of the COP in respect of his knowledge and experience. He provides pragmatic and sensible advice no matter how complex the facts.’

‘Ben Troke is an excellent lawyer and always provides excellent timely sensible advice.’

‘The team has significant relevant health sectoral expertise and experience across governance, commercial, and clinical governance matters. The whole team are exceptionally responsive, and approach issues with expertise, integrity and pragmatism.’

‘Rob McGough is responsive, knowledgeable and supportive in regard to contractual discussions.’

‘They all proved invaluable in not only providing the required formal legal advice, but providing advice and guidance around many issues associated with the development of this contract.’

‘I found the team at Hill Dickinson, led by Shantanu Sinha, very responsive and reassuring throughout the whole due diligence process, explaining clearly each step of the negotiations with the buyer’s legal team and checking back with me for my approval of any concessions or demands they felt were appropriate.’

‘Shantanu Sinha, was a pleasure to work with – always calm, good-humoured and eager to make sure I was comfortable with the process. He inspired absolute confidence in his ability to negotiate the best possible outcome for us.’

‘Very knowledgeable on M&A. All members of the team have the main strength of being very client orientated. They would explain everything, supervise the progression of the due diligence process, and take all steps not to expose the client to something untoward.’

‘Shantanu Sinha is serious, knowledgeable, very focused on detail, and shows great respect to the client.’

‘Very strong defendant healthcare team.’

‘Partner Rebecca Hunt is a first class lawyer who is tough but sensible and greatly experienced.’

‘Janet McWhinney is as good as it gets in this field. Catherine Fox is experienced and her attention to detail is second to none.’

‘All members of the team are personable and approachable, extremely competent in their field and determined to ensure the best outcome for their client. They benefit from their collaborative approach to the work they do and bring to the table the benefit of the diversity in the team. Their use of technology ensures smooth and secure transfer of information, which makes it easy to deliver the work they require and to do so to the highest standard.’

‘Lydia Shelton is a fiercely intelligent and dedicated solicitor.’

‘The quality of legal knowledge and legal analysis amongst the associates is exceptional’

‘Alaw Owen is extremely able and efficient, always swift with instructions and impressively on top of case.’

‘A range of committed and tenacious lawyers who set themselves apart by the dedication and commitment to their clients.’

‘They manage to balance solid legal advice with a sound commercial approach to disputes. A results-oriented approach that cuts through a lot of the legal sideshows.’

‘The case handling provided by this law firm is high level and the firm is among those usually recommended by the P&I Clubs we work with. When we are suggested to involve Hill Dickinson, we have no concerns about the quality.’

‘The firm is a good size with a variety of expertise on offer.’

‘Siiri Duddington and David Pitlarge stand out.’

‘The persons I deal with are exceptionally good in their field. Very experienced and top class in dealing with legal and arbitration proceedings.’

‘The team stands out for its knowledge in combination with its commercial understanding of the business.’

‘Javed Ali is an exceptional lawyer who provides to-the-point advice without jeopardising the commercial element of the business. On the contrary, his advice always boosts the commerciality level.’

‘My overall impression of Hill Dickinson is that this is a very professional, reliable and trustworthy firm. The travel team have handled a number of matters for us involving international and EU law as it affects the cruise and ferry industries. Their key strengths primarily lie in consumer law, where they have proven adept at advising on the implications of Covid and cancelled holidays and refunds. This also includes the area of maritime passenger rights and complaint handing, and those international liability conventions relating to the carriage of passengers by sea.’

‘To me, Javed Ali continues to epitomise all that is good about Hill Dickinson. Being both professional and knowledgeable, Javed is a very effective team leader. He is also very adept at communicating to different types of audiences, many of whom have tested him to the full in recent years. I can rest easy when Javed is on the case because he is so very reliable, goes the extra mile when necessary, and always delivers what has been asked of him in a timely way.’

‘The team is highly skilled, particularly in procurement matters. It is more than capable of matching the service you would expect from a London city firm, but without quite the same layers of cost.’

‘Mark Fitzgibbon. He is an excellent solicitor and is highly knowledgeable in all things procurement. Mark is pro-active and can take a commercial approach when required to overcoming legal challenges to best meet client needs.’

‘Hill Dickinson LLP have been our Corporate and Commercial Advisors for a number of years and have a very clear understanding of our needs. When a privately owned company such as ours acquires another company, typically the other company is also a private family business. Many firms will simply follow the typical belt and braces approach to all matters, Hill Dickinson consider the commercial aspect and the impact of each clause not only for the acquirer, but also the family that are selling their business.’

‘We have found Hill Dickinson to be very reliable in terms of legal advice. Their initial quotations for legal work have been very accurate and they have been very focused of staying within agreed costs. We have found them to be very responsive to requests for information or quick to turnaround amendments to legal documents, some of which has been necessary out of normal Office hours.’

‘This practice is one of the best in the industry and in particular for asset-based lending litigation and law. There is a vast amount of experience within the team and the top lawyers will always put the bank first. Nothing is too trivial for the partner to get involved in with value-added advice and expertise as part of the service and usually at no extra cost. They have an extremely commercial mindset and are empathetic with our customers as we are.’

‘Sharon Williamson and John Quicler are both very intelligent yet relaxed individuals and crucial legal partners to our team. I know that when speaking to them, they will happily cut through the jargon and speak in laymen’s terms when required. They are also happy to introduce us to colleagues that can deal with other legal aspects when required.’

‘Sharon Williamson – a vast amount of ABL expertise and capability, always adding value to the way we deal with litigation. Excellent mediator and commercial mindset.’

‘John Quicler- has gained an immense amount of experience in this field over several years and is empathetic whilst giving the best value a practice could give.’

‘The team really went above and beyond what I have experienced before to deliver a great service in difficult circumstances. The team is one of the leading teams in the UK and yet their fees are extremely competitive.’

‘Hill Dickinson offer a full client service with good use of resources for complex cases and some commercially astute personnel in high profile cases.’

‘HD has an excellent team. The key differentiators for us were response time and sound commercial guidance, which is so fundamental in securing the right outcome, and balancing the risks/costs associated with different courses of action.’

‘Chris Tyrrell and Laura Scott are readily available to deal with issues arising out of litigation and are very efficient in the preparation of contested hearings.’

‘Of note is Partner Chris Tyrrell. His dedication to the case was clear and very much appreciated. He is a leader in his field. He provides pragmatic legal advice, which has real commercial application. He is definitely my go-to person in any litigation. He leads by example and has a great team working to the same high standards. He is always mindful of the legal costs, which is welcome change.’

‘Chris Tyrrell who now heads up the commercial team in Manchester is very astute with a good brain and switched on to giving strong commercial advice and getting to grips with multi-faceted cases. Andrew Little and Alex Smith are also very strong on taking a commercial approach and a good work ethic.’

‘Hill Dickinson has a very efficient litigation team representing claims against NHS bodies, particularly in the field of public procurement.’

‘Hill Dickinson have a variety of very talented and experienced individuals who, drawing on their diverse skill sets, work harmoniously together to ensure best possible outcomes for clients.’

‘Stephen Barnfield is exceptionally bright and prepared to think outside the box. He combines these qualities with excellent legal knowledge and is tactically astute. A very fine lawyer. Phil Moy is vastly experienced in a wide variety of areas, he is an excellent communicator with the ability to put clients at ease. Phil is always to see different angle in the case which give him the advantage over many of his competitors. Aoife Ryan is hard working and methodical in her preparation, Aoife has sound judgment and first rate legal knowledge.’

‘A small, but focused team. Excellent legal, tactical and communication skills. Great with clients. Very approachable and great as part of a team.’

‘Phil Moy is calm and a great communicator. Wonderful with clients and a tremendous person/ personality to work with as part of a team. Common sense to the fore, with good legal skills, means he is an invaluable part of any team (especially in the big and more complex cases). Stephen Barnfield is an astute lawyer and has a wonderful eye for detail. Great at picking out and analysing issues in a case.’

‘Philip Moy and Stephen Barnfield are both very good communicators and able to reassure clients’

‘The team consists of individuals who bring considerable experience gained in different regulatory areas and sectors, for instance in local authority work, including prosecuting, which provides real advantages when devising case strategies.’

‘I have worked closely with Aoife Ryan over the last 2 years. She is highly competent, evidently very experienced with a good feel for her cases. She handled the client exceptionally and brought real value to the case. She has excellent judgment and a reassuring manner.’

‘Exceptionally capable and fast responding Health & Safety team. The team has a national reputation for its defence work particularly in the expanding area of CQC prosecutions. The team has a good gender mix.’

‘I use this practice for pensions advisory services. The quality of advice is excellent.’

‘Barry Gibb – first class advice and client engagement.’

‘A friendly, professional team who have extensive knowledge and experience and use this to give responsive, pragmatic and practical advice.’

‘Paula Warnock is a pleasure to work with – always quick to understand the issue and providing practical advice based on extensive legal knowledge.’

‘Reliable. Depth in the team. Breadth of service/sectors.’

‘Very accessible. Excellent briefings. Consistent approach.’

‘Sarah McCarthy – I can give no greater accolade than to send my close friends to her. She is sensible and pragmatic yet determined and knows when to fight. She is very personable and clients love her. Joanne Raisbeck – vast experience in dealing with high net worth cases. She is astute and precise and knows the law inside out.’

‘Joanne Raisbeck is a first class solicitor in matrimonial financial remedy and matrimonial/prenuptial agreement work. Primary choice of solicitor in such work for high profile/high worth clients. Extremely able solicitor with a good judgment and willingness to give her clients a frank and accurate assessment of their prospects of success. Extremely good client bedside manner which reassures even the most anxious individual. Impressive with more dominant clients. The No. 1 solicitor for any form of matrimonial/pre-nuptial agreement drafting.’

‘Joanne Raisbeck and her team have been exceptional in my case. Throughout these difficult times of not only Covid but personally for my divorce, I doubt I would receive a better service, and this is only confirmed by me by having to deal with my ex-husbands law firm who seem not to be on the same level at all.’

‘I found Hill Dickinson an excellent firm to work with on a very personal issue. All aspects of the service were to a high standard. ’

‘I have found at all times that I am being given the care and attention needed when going though the trauma of divorce. Simply put, its not all about money. Hill Dickinson are a caring team that always put you first and try to take the pain away from the cold legality of divorce, looking for answers instead of confrontation.’

‘Joanne Raisbeck has been my lawyer from the start of my divorce and I could not have hoped for a more understanding solid individual who one, understands family and its sensitivity and importance, and two understands law. Joanne has at every step of the way tried to find an amicable solution to the drama of divorce whilst at the same time she has acted professionally in protecting me. I have felt safe and informed at every stage of the proceedings. My wife’s lawyer has been brutal and at every step confrontational and Joanne has been nothing more than professional dealing with all my irritations and leaving me feeling calm. Simply a great lawyer/solicitor.’

‘We went to a different solicitor about our matter which was us wishing to apply for parental responsibility etc for our grandson. They told us that we had no rights and were being unreasonable. Thank heavens that Sarah McCarthy was recommended to us by a friend. She has just been perfect. She has advised us to do the right things at the right times and has supported us throughout the whole process. Billing has been prompt and we have been satisfied with the costs. I do not know about operational processes for firms but can say that we are 100% happy with the service that we have received. ’

‘I have found Sarah McCarthy to be in valuable within my divorce settlement. She had listened to my needs and worries and has guided me with professionalism and true caring. She is a total asset to Hill Dickensian and I am truly grateful for her support. ’

‘Well structured team who have both key identifiable strengths, but also have good all-round knowledge and can signpost to other colleagues for best responses when required.’

‘Luke Green is the main ‘go to’ for any issue and is knowledgeable, a critical sounding board when required, as well as providing a calm, professional source of advice, guidance and support that has helped our organisation get through the good and bad times of late. Other team members, like Joe Orme and Charlotte Hart, provide project specific guidance and support that has meant our conversions, re-brokerages and governance change projects have always been smooth and delivered on time.’

‘By using the commercial property team at Hill Dickinson we were able to complete a complex transaction within a tight timescale. Claire Cosgrove, the worked with a team of solicitors, producing reports for each element of the transaction which were clear and concise. ’

‘Claire Cosgrove is able to unravel complex legal issues and provide clear and concise commercial advice.’

‘The team benefits from a number of extremely tenacious individuals at partner and associate level who are determined to achieve the best outcome for the client.’

‘Joanne Hughes is a strong and decisive litigator who always makes a positive impression on clients.

‘The firm just has great lawyers all round, providing an excellent, practical and pragmatic service, particularly for NHS work.’

‘Fantastic firm – great lawyers who provide consistent superb pragmatic advice.’

‘Joanne Hughes has significant experience and has developed an excellent team. She blends charisma and steel in her approach and does not back down.’

‘Amy Lewis-Clarke – excellent knowledge and on top of every case she is involved in.’

‘Joanne Hughes is excellent. She is on the ball and her instinct on all cases is spot on.’

‘Joanne Hughes is technically brilliant and a clear leader in her field. Head and shoulders above the rest. Highly commercial and very savvy.’

‘We have used them to assist us with listing on Acquis and found their “can-do” attitude very refreshing. They were able to hand hold us through the process and conduct the necessary due diligence adroitly.’

‘The team I deal with are extremely reachable and reactive, and advice is always well thought out and practical. Response times are impressive and deadlines always met.’

‘I believe the individuals I deal with feel like an extension of my own team, they have a genuine interest in my business and understand our needs.’

‘The Team at Hill Dickinson provides outstanding support to those it instructs at the Bar and to clients.  The Head of the team leads by example in fostering a collaborative and professional relationship with clients to whom they are readily available and accessible in urgent and non-urgent cases.  Those I have worked alongside are exceptionally well-grounded and adopt a pragmatic approach to cases in the Court of Protection which is unrivalled.’

‘Kiran Bhogal is Head of Healthcare at the London Office.  She is rightly recognised as a leader in her field – an exceptionally capable, measured and effective solicitor and solicitor advocate who clearly provides strong leadership for her impressive team.  Her instructions are always clear and she brings unparalleled tactical nous to the cases she is involved in.’

‘Expertise and ease of engagement during protracted matters. Ben Troke expert in his field. Clear, concise advise and easy to deal with.’

‘Emma Galland is also a star in this area.  Her straight-talking, down to earth approach makes her a pleasure to work with.  Having appeared in cases against her and instructed by her, it is clear that she is bright, tenacious and demonstrates sound judgment.  She is a real credit to her team, is also a star in this area.  Hill Dickinson has extensive experience in this field, at both partner and associate level, and really good technical knowledge.’

‘Great Team.’

‘Personal touch of the Legal Director, engagement with clients, breadth and range of legal confidence & knowledge of the healthcare sector, Contribution back regarding provision of training for healthcare staff. Paul Allerston.’

‘The team builds positive relationships and responds quickly, as the nature of the work means things often have to happen quickly. The team is knowledgeable. Billing is clear. It is excellent in defusing potential issues with our local authority (as an example) as they have developed positive relationships with colleagues.’

‘I have worked with Will Jones for over 10 years. I can rely on his advice being technically excellent as well as being commercially astute.’

‘Hill Dickinson LLP is a large, multi-disciplinary law firm but with the ability to nurture and retain relationships at a granular level. They are accessible and visible at partner/director level without a large practice billing mentality.’

‘Paul Spence and his team have a genuine “can do” attitude. They provide sensible and proactive advice. I have worked with them for years and they never let me down.’

‘They have a good commercial approach and more importantly create innovative solutions rather than problems. Good proactive advice is always given.’

‘Very approachable and deal with all members of our team irrespective of seniority on the same basis. Good understanding of the law and able to give immediate advice.’

‘The Insolvency and Corporate Recovery team are thorough, technically proficient and carry out their work worth pragmatism. I feel comfortable passing contentious and non-contentious work to the team, as I know it will be treated with commerciality and great attention to detail. I’d thoroughly recommend working with the Insolvency and Corporate Recovery team.’

‘Will Jones is particularly bright, thorough and a step ahead of the opposition when dealing with tricky, commercial situations. He’s approachable and puts my more junior team members at ease when we’re faced with difficult cases. He has fantastic knowledge of the insolvency market and can make connections, pulling together relevant specialisms to assist with ease.’

‘As well as being technically strong, Paul also brings a strong practical and commercial awareness to his advice.’

‘I’ve dealt with Hill Dickinson for the last three years and they have been very good and can be relied on to deliver.’

‘Approachable, knowledgeable. Most importantly, provides clear, defined guidance.’

‘The team have a focus on getting the job done, as quickly and efficiently as possible, regularly going the extra mile. Collaboration is the word and not just internally but externally as well.’

‘We have worked with Chris Johnston for 15 years and nothing is too much trouble for him – he is always eager to help and is a ‘solutioniser’ if issues occur. The go-to solicitor for many in the industry given his approach, attention to detail and hard work. A true asset to Hill Dickinson.’

‘They care about their clients and want to make sure that they achieve the desired outcome. ’

‘Jim Purves – very knowledgeable and very practical. Jim looks for solutions and seeks the best possible outcome.’

‘Robin Sharp’s work ethic combined with his in-depth technical knowledge make a real asset to the smooth running of our business.’

‘The team are well directed and managed and have a good understanding of us and our business. The team have a good balance of experience and technical engineering knowledge and are able to offer a range of strategies and tactics which are cost effective and cost/time risk based.’

‘They have a customer and solution focus and are flexible in terms of timing and approach to problems. They are happy to challenge us, they provide a balanced view to enable a sensible conversation and are happy to offer cost-effective options.’

‘We have found the service to be second to none. The team have advanced technology. Their fees are very competitive and we found their service and communication skills to be far superior to firms we have previously instructed.’

‘Michael Woolley has sole responsibility for our work and we have found his abilities exceptional. He has incredible intellectual capacity and has an incredible eye for detail. He is always available and always prepared to go the extra mile. His fees are competitive and he always gets the outcome that is required. I would be very reluctant to use another solicitor and his knowledge of the law is exceptional.’

‘The individuals I have worked with have demonstrated an excellent understanding of contractual commercial matters, but just as importantly have demonstrated and applied a practical approach. It is very good to work with people who can convey requirements to non-legal clients.’

‘Grant Anderson is a very effective litigator, who displays excellent judgement and has a calm and measured approach to solving problems. He was quick to respond to queries.’

‘The practice has exceptional experience in planning law. They are also very well connected to QCs and barristers who are again very experienced.’

‘My main contact in the practice is Grant Anderson. He works efficiently, diligently and in a timely manner. He is always conscious of client requirements, deadlines and priorities.’

‘Very personal and comprehensive service by the team. Excellent insights into the sector which provides support beyond the legal expertise.’

‘Extremely hard working, knowledgeable and provides very comprehensive support.’

‘Michael Corcoran in particular is fantastic and comes highly recommended.’

‘James Lawford-Davies is THE reproductive law expert in the UK. There is practically no significant case that he hasn’t argued for or against. He has advised two of the companies that I have worked with, and both times, his advice was rooted in deep, and broad knowledge of the field, and has proven to be accurate, solid, and wise with the perspective of time.’

‘We have always found the personal injury team at Hill Dickinson to be collaborative, as well as being extremely experienced in handling crew, passenger and third party marine claims.’

‘Their strengths are the combined knowledge and experience within the team and the manner in which they conduct their business, which is constructive and pragmatic.’

‘I have worked mostly with John Caddies and it is always a pleasure to work with him. He is calm yet responsive and clear in his communications. I find John has a quiet non-overtly aggressive yet very technical and authoritative approach and can work well with both insurers and insureds. I have also worked with Sarah Barnes who is very keen and confident and provides very effective communications on ongoing cases. The whole team are very efficient, knowledgeable and friendly.’

‘From a shipping industry perspective, this firm not only provides specialist shipping lawyers but also advisers with actual shipping industry experience. This provides a multi-dimensional approach to dealing with a wide variety of shipping-related issues. Also, due to the long standing relationship my company has with this firm in terms of occupational disease claims, we benefit from the firm’s in-depth knowledge of our company’s history and practices.’

‘For many years I have been dealing mostly with John Caddies but also, to a lesser extent, Tony McDonach and Laura Wilson, in the handling of occupational disease and crew illness and injury claims. I find them all to be extremely knowledgeable and thorough.’

‘John Caddies is readily available, extremely skilful and professional. Sarah Barnes is a standout individual coming through the ranks.’

‘There is trust and understanding between them. They have the knowledge to assist under pressure which is very positive. They know very well our company and our systems/procedures – something which is very important when defending cases.’

‘John Caddies has been excellent all the way through our dealings with him. We have very much valued his straightforward, practical approach and he is incredibly knowledgeable.’

‘Jonathan Morris provides great advice, explained in a practical way, and is easy to communicate with.’

‘The team is progressive, diligent, responsive and helpful.’

‘The team at Hill Dickinson have been very good to work with because they are very thorough with their legal advice and provide full support to complete the real estate transactions.’

‘Jim Garton is stand out as he is always available and provides solid advice with a smile!’

‘They work closely with us, manage the transactions efficiently and keep us updated. Where problems arise they give us options and recommendations.’

‘I’ve dealt with five different lawyers on various legal matters, who have all been excellent. All are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. I have the utmost confidence in their ability and feel reassured by their support.’

‘The team are always accommodating and they ensure that they complete their work to a high standard but more importantly upholding our values of putting patients first. Their rates are transparent and fair and nothing is too much trouble.’

‘The team have a really wide knowledge of all aspects of property finance and are able to cope with complex cases with ease and efficiency.’

‘Jim Garton leads the team well and in recent cases has gone the extra mile in terms of bottoming out the key risk issues on complex cases, which is greatly appreciated.’

‘I would not hesitate to recommend Adrian Jones, or, indeed, instruct Adrian myself should the need arise.‘

‘The team is hardworking and very sensitive to the client’s requirements.‘

‘Always prepared to go the extra mile.‘

‘Adrian Jones is personable and diligent.‘

‘Highly responsive and very practical commercial advice.’

‘A large Singapore based team, with genuine partner-led involvement in each case.’

‘I think the Hill Dicks team is the best overall for shipping in Singapore. Like the other elite international shipping firms based in the region, they are top-notch shipping lawyers. What sets them apart is the deep knowledge and understanding of the shipping industry in practice. Two of their biggest hitters are master mariners, with considerable real-life experience at sea – Tony Goldsmith [relocated to London] and Ian Maclean. That knowledge and experience means they are second to none when it comes to contentious shipping work.’

‘Excellent – first-rate legal, mariner and ship management expertise all in one place. Unparalleled and why go elsewhere?’

‘Andrew Lee – vastly experienced and well regarded throughout Asia. Shanna Ghose – making a name for herself both as a lawyer and increasingly as an arbitrator. Chris Quennell – a very well known name and respected for his diverse experience. Jade Chia – an up and coming name for the future. Kunho Park – a diligent and hard-working associate.’

‘Andrew Lee is very smart and commercially astute. He leads the team well and ensures that everyone is pulling in the right direction to get a good result.’

‘Ian MacLean – stands out from the rest: a master mariner who also truly understands the law and has a remarkable sense of judgment. He would always be my first recommendation, and is a joy to work with as a barrister.’

‘Ian MacLean is a superb lawyer and has extraordinarily encyclopaedic knowledge, the product of his vast experience both at sea and ashore, and a considerable volume of major casualties which he has handled around the world.’

‘The people are high calibre – very knowledgeable and skilled, professional and well connected so bring an effective strategic / policy view to the work.’

‘They are approachable and have the ability to form relationships and partnerships, they deliver promptly. Esther Venning has been a standout individual.’

‘Ben Troke, partner. From a solicitor perspective he is the king of the COP in respect of his knowledge and experience. He provides pragmatic and sensible advice no matter how complex the facts.’

‘Ben Troke is an excellent lawyer and always provides excellent timely sensible advice.’

‘The team has significant relevant health sectoral expertise and experience across governance, commercial, and clinical governance matters. The whole team are exceptionally responsive, and approach issues with expertise, integrity and pragmatism.’

‘Rob McGough is responsive, knowledgeable and supportive in regard to contractual discussions.’

‘They all proved invaluable in not only providing the required formal legal advice, but providing advice and guidance around many issues associated with the development of this contract.’