Praised as ‘approachable and responsive’, the team at Hill Dickinson LLP is equipped to navigate a wide spectrum of high-value corporate transactions, ranging from mid-market private equity to cross-border work for local and international companies. Practice head Matt Noon is a key port of call for public companies, private companies, entrepreneurs and institutional investors seeking advice on M&A transactions. Mike Jones is recommended for his expertise in the retail, logistics, leisure and property sectors, while Jonathan Brown regularly receives large corporate instructions from listed clients. Elsewhere, Sue Russell maintains a strong M&A practice, handling both public company and private company transactional work, and Craig Scott is routinely instructed by large corporates and private equity investment funds. Other notable individuals include private equity specialist Michael Murphy and Elan Iorwerth.
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'Approachable and responsive.'
'They have a practical approach to getting the task done. Also proactive with other advisors.'
'Partner-led so that each new project can hit the ground running. Well connected in the industry and respected.'
'Very personal service; it's like you're their only client! Cross-department expertise for a seamless service.'
Key clients
- Fishawack Health / Avalere Health
- Tactus Holdings Limited
- Challenge-TRG Group
- Richard Baker Harrison Limited
- Bromborough Paint & Building Supplies Limited
- Downing Students
- Broadway Partners Limited
- DPRS Liverpool Limited
- Barber of Sheffield
- Mercia Asset Management and Enterprise Ventures Growth Fund
Work highlights
- Acted for Downing Students on the sale of two purpose-built student accommodation assets to IQ Student Accommodation (a Blackstone portfolio company) for £344m.
- Acted for Johnson Service Group plc in its acquisition of Harkglade Limited and its subsidiaries Celtic Linen Limited and Millbrook Linen Limited for €31.5 million (£27.1 million).
- Acted for Hedgehog Lab Holdings Limited in an investment by BGF into Hedgehog Lab Holdings Limited and the acquisition by Hedgehog Lab Holdings Limited of Hedgehog Lab Limited and Netsells Limited for a transaction value of £6.3m.
Lawyers
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Next generation partners
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Elan Iorwerth
Michael Murphy
Practice head
Matt Noon
Other key lawyers
Craig Scott; Jonathan Brown; Mike Jones; Sue Russell; Elan Iorwerth