Hill Dickinson LLP advises on a broad range of corporate matters, with its experience spanning mid-market private equity deals and cross-border transactions for both domestic and international clients. Leading the team is Matt Noon, who regularly works with public and private companies, institutional investors, and entrepreneurs on M&A activity. Noon is supported by Mike Jones who has particular expertise in the retail, logistics, leisure, and property sectors, and Jonathan Brown, who regularly acts for listed companies. Sue Russell handles a mix of public and private M&A work, and Craig Scott advises large corporates and private equity funds. Elan Iorwerth is a key port of call for a number of large corporates, family-owned businesses and PE clients. Paddy Dwyer joined the team from DLA Piper UK LLP in January 2025.
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Key clients
- Downing
- Total Swimming Limited (t/a Swim!)
- Next Energy Solutions Limited
- E A Technology Limited
- Aimia Foods Limited
- Arete Capital Partners LLP
- Dormakaba UK Limited
- Fishawack Health / Avalere Health
- Graylaw International
- ZIGUP plc (fka ReddeNorthgate Plc)
- Challenge Group Holdings Limited
- Johnson Service Group Plc
Work highlights
Advised the shareholders of Next Energy Solutions Ltd, a provider of heating, energy saving and renewable solutions, in relation to the significant investment into the company byCertas Energy.
Advised EA Technology on an investment from a private equity firm, Summa Equity.
Advised Rebecca Adlington and Steve Parry on the successful management buyout of SWIM! from JD Gyms Group.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Paddy Dwyer
Elan Iorwerth
Practice head
Matt Noon
Other key lawyers
Craig Scott; Jonathan Brown; Mike Jones; Sue Russell; Elan Iorwerth; Paddy Dwyer