Hill Dickinson LLP is a go-to for marine, travel, and regulatory personal injury claims, acting for P&I Clubs, cruise lines, ports, and offshore operators in complex, cross-border litigation. John Caddies leads the team and is noted for defending catastrophic injury and fatal claims involving vessels, often with overlapping criminal and regulatory issues. Janet McWhinney handles major healthcare-related injury cases, frequently defending high-value claims for NHS and private sector clients. Sarah Barnes acts for cruise lines and P&I Clubs in complex overseas injury and regulatory matters, while Javed Ali advises on cross-border compliance and industry-wide legislative issues. Laura Wilson is noted for large-loss claims, ferry incidents, and class action defence in port and maritime settings. The team is especially active in mass casualty events and high-profile maritime accidents, with deep strength in claims involving legionella, industrial disease, and overseas personal injury.
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‘Hill Dickinson always provide appropriate advice in a timely manner. They have excellent talent available in their team.’
‘I usually work with John Caddies and Sarah Barnes for our personal injury work. They have always provided excellent advice and always acted in the best interest of our clients.’
'Very practical and commercial advice.'
'Good industry knowledge.'
Key clients
- Norwegian Cruise Lines
- CLdN
- Saga Cruises
- Viking Ocean and River Cruises
- Celestyal Cruises
- Royal Caribbean Cruises
- Associated British Ports
- Hutchison Ports
- Red Funnel Ferries
- DFDS Ferries
- Condor Ferries
- P&O Ferries
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
John Caddies
Other key lawyers
Janet McWhinney; Sarah Barnes; Javed Ali; Laura Wilson