Hill Dickinson LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘The team is super-professional, with profound knowledge in our business and honest advice on every problem presented.’

‘They are bright, sometimes with different views on the same matter which widens our possibilities, great knowledge on every impact to the English Law governing our business, as well as on every step of the international trade of commodities.’

‘They are always reachable, with very quick replies, and very kind persons.’

‘Andrew Buchmann is very creative, detailed analyst, most eloquent, great in negotiations.’

‘Darren Wall – legal expertise combined with the necessary armoury for legal battles – the guy you want to have next to you when going into battle.’

‘Paul Taylor – rich experience in and knowledge of the trading business, with well-thought and tactical approach.’

‘They are the premier commodities team in London, they show genuine strength in depth, provide excellent quality work with a quick turnaround time and these are the reasons it makes them our preferred lawyers. They are a highly collaborative team who’s lawyers are always available.’

‘Andrew Buchmann is very clever, very effective and very responsive. His written submissions in commodities disputes are excellent. One of the best’s commodities lawyer around at the moment.’

‘Hill Dickinson are very understanding of our business and its needs and they work to fit around us and fulfil those needs, which we appreciate. They know their area and their advice is commercial and sensible.’

‘Christiana Demetriou is a down to earth, roll her sleeves up type of person who talked in the language of our business and well understood our needs. She was able to work seamlessly with other business areas while keeping other members of the legal team updated.’

‘The Healthcare Team at Hill Dickinson is incredibly responsive – they are by far the most responsive law firm we have dealt with. They do what they say they will do – when they say they will! I have found this to be fairly unique across our panel firms and is the reason they are our favourite firm to deal with. We often instruct them on complex matters and the team is sensible and practical, with a clear aim of helping us find the right solution for us and explaining what we need to know in plain English.’

‘High quality and timely expert advice, integrated across a number of specialisms of contracts, procurement and property. Highly responsive.’

‘Kiran Bhogal is an exceptional lawyer who leads by example. She is knowledgeable, responsive and has excellent judgement. She will always go the extra mile for her clients. She really is outstanding. ‘

‘They have in depth knowledge in their area which they apply commercially.’

‘At all times they have been great partners of our company – always helpful, involved in the business, and effective, efficient and responsive when we have needed them, sometimes at short notice. They are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Matt Noon – responsive, extremely knowledgeable, great at introducing other specialists, and always works to the fee he has quoted.’

‘Strengths are the accessibility of the staff along with their detailed knowledge and experience in the sector and experience at getting deals over the line.’

‘The team is generally strong, but the lead partner Craig Scott has been outstanding in his availability, advice and approach. The practical approach and can-do ethos ensures deals progress smoothly.’

‘Personal, attentive service. Always contactable and client facing in response.’

‘Hill Dickinson consistently punch above their weight and have demonstrated an ability to serve us effectively over multiple practice areas with a joined up overall approach.’

‘Craig Scott has been a trusted advisor and brings a pragmatic and commercial approach to all his dealings. He understands the key issues for businesses, and quickly gets to the heart of this.’

‘Matt Noon is our go-to adviser, but what makes Hill Dickinson important to us is the team behind him. Elan Iorwerth has become a real asset to our team, her professional approach and can do attitude gives us confidence that we will get the right outcome for the business. Their coordinated team approach give us the edge!’

‘Fiona Parry is very commercially astute and focused. She is understated in her style, but in my experience very effective.’

‘Very solid and professional full-service offering.’

‘Fiona Parry leads a strong team of associates – she is firm and confident in the positions she takes and is almost always proved right.’

‘Nina Ferris is a first class litigator who sees the bigger commercial picture and can be relied on to undertake the largest cases.’

‘Excellent team from the very beginning. Very welcoming and also accessible. They have an excellent knowledge of handling matters and how to approach various subjects. The team are very helpful in explaining terms which those of us who are not legally minded do not know. The team always explain anything that they do before it it is done.’

‘I have dealt with Nina Ferris from day one and have found her most knowledgeable and helpful. She has demonstrated this for the past six years that I have known her and continues to do so to date.’

‘Good collaboration between partners and associates; quick and responsive; on top of the detail.’

‘Hill Dickinson has helped us recover debts that we thought were unrecoverable, they offer a superior service, and have various teams to help with all aspects of our business needs. I wouldn’t use any other firm. They have definitely delivered results which we are very impressed with.’

‘The employment team at Hill Dickinson has great knowledge of our business and how we work, and they partner us to deliver pragmatic and commercially-focused solutions to our employment matters. They are very responsive, competitively priced and have built strong relationships with us.’

‘David Parry is a true strategic partner. He knows our business extremely well which enables quick responses to employment matters. Always offers realistic, pragmatic options for us and partners us to reach the best commercial outcome.’

‘This company gives a very personalised professional service, they make a point of getting to know their clients.’

‘The knowledge of Kerstie Skeaping and Caroline Prosser is spot on, we all feel very comfortable and know what help we get is the best, they support us 100 per cent.’

‘They are fully conversant with our organisation and what our business objectives are. They respond to our enquiries extremely quickly even the out of hours ones and provide clear, consistent advice that enables us to deal with any employment issues that arise.’

‘Kerstie Skeaping is the main partner that we deal with at Hill Dickinson and in my opinion she is the best legal representative I have ever worked with. Her drive and tenacity when dealing with an issue is exceptional and her ability to simplify and resolve what are quite complex matters means that she operates on a different level to her peers.’

‘Very knowledgeable about the subject matter in the pensions sector.’

‘Clear advice offered, very pragmatic with few grey areas.’

‘Pragmatic advice with a strong technical team to support that look for solutions to issues arising.’

‘Barry Gibb is always looking to find solutions to issues arising and prepared to ‘come off the fence’ with his advice.’

‘The team has been excellent – technically very strong with a thorough understanding of our specific pension scheme rules. Technical competency is rarely a differentiator so I must commend them on the delivery of their advice – written and verbal communication has been exceptionally clear and concise (and where possible pragmatic) which is highly valued. Our lead advisor has made herself available for formal and informal discussion of key topics whenever required.’

‘Paula Warnock’s advice has been exceptional – both technically clear and concise and delivered with empathy and wherever possible pragmatism. It has been a relatively busy year with a number of legal challenges to overcome and in times like this you value the quality of your advisors.’

‘Joanne Hughes is dynamic and personable; she relates well to both clients and opponents.’

‘Andrew Craggs leads the team with passion and commitment.’

‘Sue Sherry is extremely thorough, great with clients, very personable and has a great ability to cut through the jargon to help clients understand complex legal issues.’

‘The healthcare team at Hill Dickinson are exceptional. They give clear and practical advice that enables Trust staff to fully understand and follow it. They have endless patience and show great empathy and support to staff involved in complex and challenging health situations. They don’t hesitate to work late, or start early to enable clinicians involved in legal cases to continue to deliver patient care. Hill Dickinson have a wide range of expertise and always ensure a case is allocated to the most appropriate member of their team. The breadth of knowledge in the wider firm provides a valuable resource for complex/unusual cases and ensures the team are able to seamless and timely advice.’

‘The team includes a diverse range of specialisms depending on the nature of the advice sought. This ensures tailored, specialist and watertight advice is received.’

‘The specialist nature of advice provided gives assurance that we are acting in the best interests of the community we serve and protects our interests as an organisation. This is particularly important around implementation of Liberty Protection Safeguards and management of existing deprivation of liberty safeguards.’

‘This practice is exceptionally strong in its mental health law provision. The mental health law members of the team regularly advise on exceedingly complex clinical matters, some of which require an urgent response and have potentially life-limiting consequences for adults at risk. Yet, despite this, the response is always thoughtfully balanced, person centred and human-rights focussed.’

‘Leah Selkirk, Gareth Miller and James Wood are exceptional.’

‘I have worked with Leah Selkirk on a complex High Court case and she was excellent, how she retained the level of detail on the case that she did I will never know! Leah is very easy to work with and professional.’

‘The team are extremely knowledge about mental health legislation and how these services are commissioned. This includes a good understanding of the Health & Social Care Act, CCG and NHS England roles and Responsibilities. The response is often guided by a high level of expertise. Great at work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.’

‘Louise Wilson, Legal Director – Health is great to work with, her knowledge and expertise is invaluable with the complex cases. Louise is extremely knowledge about mental health legislation, the challenges children and young people face and how these services are commissioned. She has an excellent understanding of the Health & Social Care Act, CCG and NHS England roles and Responsibilities.’

‘The team is solutions-minded and does not make more of an issue than is merited.’

‘The team is lead by Kevin Lee. Have found him to be very capable and the ‘go to’ lawyer on specialist areas of expertise. An ability to dissect complex issues and contribute to formulating strategy adds a further dimension.’

‘The individuals have specialist knowledge to deal with the issues our business has.’

‘Very commercial and knowledgeable. Always keen to assist.’

‘Phil Parker has great commerciality and knowledge. Very easy to work with.’

‘The knowledge of the law and what is best practice to achieve our aims. Knowing that actual ligation is not always the answer and looking to resolve legal issues through negotiation where possible.’

‘Specialist knowledge especially in the areas of mines and minerals. Kevin Lee is an exceptional lawyer in this area and works hard to deliver advice which reflects the current field of play.’

‘They are my lawyers of reference for any matter subject to UK law. I appreciate their availability, responsiveness, and pragmatic oriented approach. Adrian Marsh and Alex Bramwell have the strengths mentioned above.’

‘They have the knowledge and ability to deal with the complex shipping claims without issue which allows claims to be dealt with in an efficient manner.’

‘Ed Locke is one of the best in his field – always on hand to solve problems and assist, help and advise in dealing with complex matters.’

‘Hill Dickinson are a team that works with you to find the best result on the cases they are appointed on. They are a stand out firm and their experience and knowledge of the industry is second to none. I do not believe there is another law firm who can offer the knowledge and expertise they have at the rate they charge.’

‘The knowledge and experience the team has makes them stand out to any other law firm in this arena. They are led by Adrian Marsh who is never to busy to provide advice and guidance on any matter. This firm is the first on my list to appoint and recommend.’

‘They are a very knowledgeable team, make difficult aspects easy to follow, very pragmatic and commercial approach and have a great understanding of clients needs and are happy to support where ever they can with advice or training as needed.’

‘Very experienced and have a great rapport with the team, are able to digest complex matters quickly and provide succinct advice in plain English.’

‘This practice has some excellent people working for them which makes it a strong team.’

‘The team have extensive knowledge of health legislation – current and bills passing through parliament but in addition are close to policy makers and can share invaluable insights into current thinking and can network with other systems nationwide. They combine legal expertise with collaboration with key partners and can facilitate systems to think across a whole partnership. They have an innovative approach of using experienced consultants with health & social care expertise to complement their legal expertise when working with a system.’

‘Excellent experience and understanding of the health sector. Recognition of the complexity of health legislation and application in practice, solution based and supporting patient focus.’

‘Esther Venning & Rob McGough both stand out due to their open & honest approach and their genuine desire to support systems with collaboration & integration and offer practical and meaningful interpretations of the legislation & how to use it to support – both are efficient, discrete and value driven.’

‘Ben Troke is an exceptional lawyer, his knowledge of the MHA and MCA is second to none. He always provides timely and cost effective advice. I recommend Ben unreservedly.’

‘Heather Caddy is an excellent advocate, deals with complex inquests, able to get to grips with medical issues and points of policy. Gives reasoned submissions.’

‘Prompt access to a comprehensive range of subject matter experts depending on individual case requirements.’

‘Our key link now is with Esther Venning. She is always incredibly helpful, flexible and knowledgeable. She brings valuable experience and is always happy to share insights from her broader work.’

‘Michael Corcoran is a very commercially minded lawyer who provides balanced advice appropriate to the real world. He is not afraid to advocate a course of action that may carry some risk, instead pointing out the risks, the worst case scenario and what he feels the more likely outcome.’

‘What could have been a nightmare was turned into a manageable and successful experience under the calm and supremely professional leadership of Shantanu Sinha.’

‘The team is extremely well versed in shipping and very flexible to the needs of the clients. They are proactive, efficient and put forward effective solutions to unexpected hindrances to the conclusion of the agreements.’

‘The practice is swift to react, comments are to the point, and time lines are well respected.’

‘A pleasure to work with in a dynamic business such as ours. Mark Aspinall and Olga Newman are our usual business partners.’

‘The services are timely provided. They do not limit themselves with the previously agreed narrow scope of services and try to assist for all English law related matters.’

‘For other jurisdictions, when we ask their opinion, they always contact their colleagues abroad and try to find a solution for our queries.’

‘I believe they deserve to be considered to provide a unique service amongst other usual London firms.’

‘Both for Mark Aspinall and Olga Newman, their politesse and also to the point opinions. As we always try to avoid ambiguities on legal matters, they do their best to provide us with neat answers.’

‘Rebecca Hunt’s experience is unrivalled and she has a very down-to-earth and sensible approach to managing complex cases. Senior associate Iwan Thomas is a bright lawyer who is proactive and very efficient.’

‘Janet McWhinney is highly respected and has huge knowledge of this area. Clifford McCormack is detailed and thorough.’

‘The team is well connected and cohesive. They are on top of legal developments and at the forefront of their field. They have a practice which spans the UK.’

‘Amy Moylan is super conscientious and hardworking, as well as empathetic and understanding. Amy takes a sensible approach and gets to the key issues quickly.’

‘They are effective and realistic litigators who achieve good results for their clients.’

‘I would single out Janet McWhinney who is charming and effective and Rebecca Hunt who is good at analysing the strong and weak points of her cases.’

‘These lawyers really do stand out as being exceptionally engaged, instinctive and tenacious. They can be trusted to litigate on behalf of their clients in the most effective ways possible. They are who I would want representing me were I a doctor accused of negligence!’

‘Some excellent individuals include Lydia Shelton and Luke Knowles – both of whom demonstrate a deep level of understanding of the work together with very good judgment.’

‘Beth Bradley’s response is always timely and the advice itself is also very responsive and supportive even in tricky cases.’

‘Approachable and responsive with the feel of a smaller more boutique firm despite its size.’

‘David Pitlarge is outstanding. A highly academic yet commercial lawyer.’

‘The team is fantastic in all aspects. They are hugely passionate about the job they do, pragmatic, super knowledgable and dedicated. They are hands down the best legal company we have ever worked with. They get the job and go above and beyond to make sure everything is not only done brilliantly, but also done with passion and care.’

‘Absolutely outstanding, attention to detail, dedication. They deal quickly and pragmatically with any last-minute things that arise, regardless of the time of day or night. Totally dedicated and committed team.’

‘Mark Fitzgibbon’s technical knowledge in respect of the public procurement regime is second to none, and at the same time he is able to offer very practical, commercially sound advice. He is always a real pleasure to work with.’

‘Despite being a large practice, it maintains a very personal approach and you often forget you are dealing with such a large firm. Particularly, I am always impressed with the fact that the telephone is always picked up by the fee earners themselves and there is never a need to leave messages with secretaries or get through gatekeepers. Calls and emails are always returned quickly and the advice is to the point, relevant and efficient.’

‘Our main engagement with the firm is with Sharon Williamson. I find that she is particularly good at gauging level of understanding and delivers her advice consummate to this. Matters are not complicated by legal jargon. Sharon always makes us feel completely confident that the advice and strategy recommended is the correct one, though at the same time she is a great listener, taking account of our aims and goals also. She has delivered great results within reasonable fee margins.’

‘I’ve found them proactive, responsive, communicative and reasonable cost-wise.’

‘I have dealt with Sharon Williamson, who has a deep understanding of the asset-based lending market and can be trusted to provide proportionate and commercial advice, whilst being easy to deal with personally.’

‘Hill Dickonson’s commercial litigation team is well adapated to and experienced in conducting litigation in the High Court.’

‘Christopher Tyrrell is the stand-out partner who can handle both clients and opposing solicitors well and marshall litigation issues excellently. He is ably assisted by Alex Smith. I particularly value the way in which they both seek timely advice from counsel on legal and strategic issues and then implement efficiently decisions taken with the client in conference, based on this advice.’

‘The team covers a broad range of disputes. The various members of the team work closely together.’

‘Christopher Tyrell is an excellent partner. At all times he was unflappable and calmly dealt with each development as it arose.’

‘Alexander Smith is excellent. Alex thought creatively as to how we might able to settle the matter. He demonstrated a good natural instinct as to how to navigate the claim through to a favourable settlement.’

‘This is a team of professionals that really listens to the clients, takes time to fully understand the issues involved, and provides top quality plans and advice in order to deliver successful, positive and cost-effective outcomes.’

‘It is getting a real sense that this Hill Dickinson team want to deliver the outcomes required, and get straight to the essential points of the issue, without delivering anything that is unnecessary to the matter.’

‘They have good resources and knowledgeable and skillful people at all levels.’

‘An efficient, professional and very user-friendly team. Key to its success are members with key analytical skills, an excellent understanding and use of the law, the use of common sense and a reassuring manner.’

‘Philip Moy is calm, collected and the ultimate team player. A keen understanding of the law and a good sounding board on issues in complex cases. Someone who brings a huge amount to the table as part of the team. The ultimate, and very valuable, team player.’

‘Stephen Barnfield has a real eye for detail, is a good lawyer and a team player. He is a comforting presence in any case in which he is involved.’

‘Aoife Ryan is hardworking, has an eye for detail and is a good communicator. An invaluable member of a small team.’

‘What mattered most, in my case and in our initial telephone conversation, was Stephen Barnfield’s swift appreciation of the nature and detail of my problem.’

‘Stephen Barnfield was as assiduous, responsive, professionally competent and as caring for his client as the very best that I have encountered.’

‘Unrivaled collective experience of criminal work, coupled with tactical astuteness across the board, mark this team out.’

‘Stephen Barnfield is a delight to work with. He is extremely tactically astute, knows the criminal law back to front, sees arguments overlooked by counsel, and is charming to boot. His collaborative approach (particularly at trial) makes him invaluable. Clients, both individual and corporate, should see him as a go-to individual in the North West for tricky cases.’

‘They were professional, approachable and up to date with current procedures.’

‘Hill Dickinson LLP practice has demonstrated a highly professional yet empathetic approach when dealing with my matter. Having compared them with other family law practices I can conclude that they are the best in their field. I considered many aspects from personal approach, efficiency and legal expertise. Would only ever consider Hill Dickinson LLP to deal with any further family law matters that may arise in the future.’

‘Ellie Webster has been extraordinary throughout our exchange. I appreciate how knowledgeable and helpful she was under the time pressure that we were under to resolve my family law matter. Her experience, empathy and utmost professionalism has made dealing with this matter as seamless as it was possible. I would trust Ellie to handle any of my future family law related inquiries.’

‘I believe the practice has been very professional and diligent dealing with the aspects of my case. They were able to use the information I provided them in the best possible way, focusing on the important ones. Family law cases can be very emotionally charged for the people involved, so it is important to have legal representatives that can form a strong structure for the arguments to be presented in the court.’

‘Sarah McCarthy has been very professional, but also understanding of the difficulties I was facing. She has proposed some excellent ideas that helped my case a lot.’

‘This practice delivers an excellent service to its clients. Their knowledge and expertise is communicated to the client in a way that makes complex issues easily understood.’

‘Joanne Raisbeck and Sarah McCarthy have an excellent manner. They deliver complex information with appropriate explanation to provide a thorough understanding of procedure and possible outcome. Their diligence/documentation of fact and summary are exceptional. This pragmatism is delivered compassionately. A rare skill.’

‘The family team of Hill Dickinson LLP is known for its quality of legal advice and for its excellent focus on client service. The team is responsible for resolving matters amicably and sensitively and the team carries out the process as quickly as possible.’

‘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.’

‘Tricia Morrison, the partner in charge of the construction dispute team, is a highly able individual with a sharp view and ability to analyse a situation and crystallise a dispute where appropriate.’

‘Small but friendly team with good communication and depth of experience.’

‘Very informative and swift advice and updates provided in high value cases.’

‘Joanne Hughes is technically brilliant and very commercial. She also outworks her opposition.’

‘Amy Lewis-Clark is very knowledgeable and focused. A future star.’

‘Emily Bond – efficient, pragmatic and approachable.’

‘The team very quickly got to grips with the detail of the business and made the IPO process really straightforward for us.’

‘Shantanu Sinha is one of those rare individuals who can take a high level commercial view, whilst being all over the smallest details. He works extremely hard and never wastes time so everything gets done quickly and efficiently, within budget.’

‘The team is extremely responsive, which is necessary in this area of work which is often directed by short notice and tight deadlines’.

‘The team is extremely knowledgeable and is known for working on many of the leading cases in this area. Emma Pollard is extremely knowledgeable, and produces very thorough written work’.

‘Kiran Bhogal and Emma Galland are stand-out partners. They are extremely knowledgeable and offer sensible and pragmatic advice in the Court of Protection. They are fantastic at communicating with clients. I always feel that we are in safe hands when we instruct Hill Dickinson‘.

‘The lawyers at Hill Dickinson in London and Leeds have unrivalled knowledge and experience in Court of Protection cases and serious medical treatment cases brought under the High Court’s inherent jurisdiction’.

‘Members of the firm at all levels have been involved in some of the most high profile and ground breaking cases in the past few years which demonstrates the strength in depth of the firm in this practice area’.

‘Kiran Bhogal is an exceptional lawyer who leads by example. Her instructions are always clear and concise and she is always available to to discuss cases, both in and out of hours. Her knowledge of the sector is unrivalled and her calm and level headed approach to complex cases makes her an absolute pleasure to work with‘.

‘Ben Troke, Partner and Head of Health Advisory in Leeds has an unrivalled knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and the forthcoming Liberty Protection Safeguards. Like his colleagues he is approachable and incredibly hardworking with a level head and calm disposition’.

‘Emma Pollard has clearly benefitted from working with exceptional lawyers like Kiran Bhogal‘.

‘The Hill Dickinson travel team have handled a number of matters for us involving international and EU law as it affects the cruise and ferry industries, and they compare very favourably to other firms.’

‘Javed Ali continues to epitomise all that is good about Hill Dickinson. Being both professional and knowledgeable, Javed is a very effective leader of the team. 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 on time.’

‘Hill Dickinson’s advice is always provided in a timely manner – clear and concise, and very easily relayed.’

‘All the lawyers are easily contactable, friendly and professional. Sarah Barnes, John Caddies and Laura Wilson have worked closely with myself on many complex matters, and have always made themselves available. They are able to provide a high level of service regardless of geographical location and time zone. I am looking forward to working with Hill Dickinson in the future.’

‘Supreme experts in their field and have an assuring and calming influence when dealing with me. Very easy to approach and talk to you about the issue. There is never a focus on cost or time, they make you feel relaxed and are always willing to try and meet you at your convenience.’

‘Complete professionals and understand the subject matter and are very easy to work with. They have an ability to explain things in simple terms and are always clear and concise.’

‘Experienced property lawyers who are collaborative and responsive.’

‘Jim Purves – his level of engagement and attention to detail is excellent.’

‘The real estate team are unrivaled in their approach, efficiency and can do attitude. True professionals in their field and an absolute pleasure to deal with. All work undertaken at a very reasonable fee.’

‘Chris Johnston – the best solicitor I have had the pleasure to work with, bar none. A “solutioniser”, highly efficient and keen to resolve / finalise matters as quickly as possible, which is what I want as a client. Providing options to resolve matters is always greatly appreciated. A real asset to the firm’

‘Jon Pearson-Basudev is the best up and coming senior associate, a real talent and will become a great partner in due course’

‘Very commercial and accessible. Always keen to help solve issues and make clients lives easier.’

‘The personal service. The professionalism of the team. The fact that they understand our business and that the relationship between the Commercial Property practice and my organisation goes back some considerable time and, as such, they are well aware of our needs. They have provided us with an excellent service for many years.’

‘They can always be relied upon to give practical and sensible advice, that puts the client’s interests first.’

‘Grant Anderson is highly regarded and a very safe pair of hands on any complex planning disputes. He has a strong specialism in onshore gas work.’

‘Excellent knowledge of planning laws and regulations. Access to top barristers for appeals and hearings.’

‘Dedication to clients, timely response.’

‘Approachable, responsive, competent but very straightforward and transparent. We are a fast growing SME and Hill Dickinson has acted as a real partner for us.’

‘Jamie Foster and Richard Parker have both been excellent.’

‘Very approachable and always offer individualised service.’

‘The partner we deal with – Michael Corcoran – goes way beyond expected to deliver innovative solutions to problems. His attention to detail is outstanding and continues to impress with his breadth of knowledge.’

‘The HD Healthcare team is broadly knowledgeable of the fertility industry and a perfect partner to advise companies in the field.’

‘James Lawford-Davies has been our partner for several years. He is the go-to expert in all things reproductive in the UK. In addition to his legal expertise, he is well versed in the field of fertility and the business of fertility.’

‘The firm’s shipping industry knowledge and expertise sets it apart and brings added value in the handling of these claims, all of which arise from service at sea. Due to the many years in which we have instructed Hill Dickinson, the individuals who advise us have a detailed knowledge of our company’s history and relevant records, enabling them to advise accordingly.’

‘John Caddies is extremely experienced and is meticulous and thorough in his analysis of a case and setting out the relevant facts. He is also tenacious when seeking the best possible settlement. Laura Wilson, who initially worked under John’s supervision, displays all of the same attributes.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the market. Always happy with the results and reporting received.’

‘John Caddies is recognised in the market and is well respected by peers.’

‘Solid team, know the market and the business of cruise shipping.’

‘Sarah Barnes has a very personal touch and is a solid pair of hands.’

‘Straight-forward, practical advice with excellent reasoning based on experience.’

‘The standout partner was John Caddies, who has a great, straight-forward and practical approach to dealing with things.’

E’xcellent communication skills and out of hours service to close a complicated transaction’.

‘We are a small Company with only a few staff, so consistency of staff and direct communication was excellent’.

‘Jonathan Morris – had excellent communication skills in particular around the commercial aspects of the transaction’. 

‘David Rintoul and Ruth Wilkinson have a great grasp on construction detail.’

‘Strong team, particularly at partner level. Give practical and clear advice, with a good analysis of prospects.’

‘David Oram gives clear, no nonsense advice.’

‘Customer service and attention to detail are key strengths of the team. You have confidence that they are applying sufficient bandwidth to your claim.’

‘David Rintoul’s client management is second-to-none – you really feel that he cares. He has comprehensive knowledge of construction law, and good market knowledge.’ 

‘Sam Beer has excellent attention to detail and is persistent in trying to achieve the best outcomes for his clients.’

‘Excellent knowledge of construction law, sound tactical and strategic vision.’

‘Matthew Cookson is a real star and one to watch.’

‘A very capable firm.’

‘Highly experienced team of banking lawyers supported by a large and capable property practice.’

‘The team is highly commercial and able to absorb and condense complex real estate deals and provide concise and targeted advice.’

‘Jim Garton is a stand out real estate finance lawyer who we have recommended and had recommended to us.’

‘Jim Garton’s experience is wide and his knowledge of evolving market practices is impressive.’

‘Jim is highly skilled in directing negotiations with our borrowers to deliver a pragmatic and timely solution.’

‘It is an extremely knowledgeable team with sector expertise in yachting that is a valued partner of the bank and our clients. A true industry leader!’

‘Roderick Palmer has a very even temperament, is easy to work with, and most importantly is extremely knowledgeable.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable about the healthcare sector and responsive to clients’ needs.’

‘The team is highly knowledgeable, very responsive and very easy to work with. They get to the heart of the matter quickly and just make things easy. In my experience this is a rare quality in solicitors.’

‘We work closely with Kiran Bhogal and Julie Ford. They are both great- they make things easy and just get to the heart of the matter quickly.’

‘They provide reasonable budgets, and keep close to them. We are happy with their costs management and approach to billing.’

‘They provide excellent and commercially sound advice.’

‘Quality shipping department with an established track record.’

‘A highly experienced team, able to find solutions in difficult cases in a cost-effective manner.’

‘Andrew Lee and Shanna Ghose are highly commendable being able to handle complex cross-border disputes with ease. Able to find creative solutions when required.’

‘Ian Maclean – outstanding in casualty response and handling.’

‘The Hill Dickinson team has a very sound and well-deserved reputation as market-leading legal advisers whose high professional standards are clearly demonstrated by their impressive track record over many years.’

‘For me Ian Maclean is a standout individual whose deep specialist industry knowledge and vast maritime expertise is second to none. He is extraordinarily talented particularly in the context of all manner of marine disasters and casualty investigations anywhere around the world. His deep legal knowledge and clever tactical nous should also never be underestimated. He has built a deserved stellar reputation across the industry particularly with owners and clubs, and he is likewise held in high esteem by the maritime law community in the South African jurisdiction where he has been seen on numerous occasions over a long period dealing with major casualty matters.’

‘This practice has some excellent people working for them which makes it a strong team.’

‘The team have extensive knowledge of health legislation – current and bills passing through parliament but in addition are close to policy makers and can share invaluable insights into current thinking and can network with other systems nationwide. They combine legal expertise with collaboration with key partners and can facilitate systems to think across a whole partnership. They have an innovative approach of using experienced consultants with health & social care expertise to complement their legal expertise when working with a system.’

‘Excellent experience and understanding of the health sector. Recognition of the complexity of health legislation and application in practice, solution based and supporting patient focus.’

‘Esther Venning & Rob McGough both stand out due to their open & honest approach and their genuine desire to support systems with collaboration & integration and offer practical and meaningful interpretations of the legislation & how to use it to support – both are efficient, discrete and value driven.’

‘Ben Troke is an exceptional lawyer, his knowledge of the MHA and MCA is second to none. He always provides timely and cost effective advice. I recommend Ben unreservedly.’

‘Heather Caddy is an excellent advocate, deals with complex inquests, able to get to grips with medical issues and points of policy. Gives reasoned submissions.’

‘Prompt access to a comprehensive range of subject matter experts depending on individual case requirements.’

‘Our key link now is with Esther Venning. She is always incredibly helpful, flexible and knowledgeable. She brings valuable experience and is always happy to share insights from her broader work.’