Led by commercial employment specialist Kerstie Skeaping in Liverpool, Hill Dickinson provides ‘prompt and forthright advice with a commercial twist’. The group acts for companies and national public sector bodies in the full range of employment matters, and has particular expertise in the healthcare and education sectors. In Manchester, Michael Wright is a sought after employment advisor for the NHS nationally, and David Parry provides ’no-nonsense, expert legal advice‘ in claims for breach of restrictive covenants, misuse of confidential information, and team-moves. Luke Green in Liverpool is highly sought after in the education sector and has ’very good knowledge of all aspects relating to interaction with trade unions‘. Jeff Middleton moved to DAC Beachcroft LLP in October 2023.
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‘Kerstie Skeaping is outstanding in the area of dealing with issues of misconduct, poor attendance and capability.'
'Luke Green has a very good knowledge of all aspects relating to interaction with trade unions.’
‘Hill Dickinson are just the best; their service, advice and support are second-to-none. This practice is worth every penny, as we all feel supported and trust the advice we are given. They just take the stress out of dealing with HR issues.’
‘I can highly recommend both Michael Wright and Hill Dickenson in terms of employment law advice. Michael and his team are experts in both employment law and in terms of the NHS context.'
'As a firm, Hill Dickenson is of a size that can accommodate the significant volumes of cases that need advice, as well as the firm having a broader offer of experts that can provide advice on, for example, pensions.’
‘Prompt and forthright advice with a commercial twist.’
‘Partner-led expertise and crystal-clear clarity on fees.’
‘David Parry provides no-nonsense, expert legal advice that always fills me with confidence.’
Key clients
- BBC
- Iceland Foods Limited
- Frasers Plc
- Stobart Rail Limited
- Britvic Soft Drinks
- Peel Group Management Limited
- Redde Northgate plc
- The Book Service
- The Charity Commission
- The Delivery Group
Work highlights
- Defended an NHS Trust successfully against a complex constructive dismissal and race discrimination claim.
- Acted for three NHS clients in defending complex litigation involving multiple discrimination claims brought by a doctor in training.
- Advised an NHS Commissioning Support Unit on a large-scale restructure.
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Practice head
Kerstie Skeaping; Michael Wright; Luke Green; David Parry