Hill Dickinson LLP is well versed in both contentious and non-contentious insolvency and restructuring mandates, which includes corporate restructuring, director and board level advice on trading issues, insolvency-related transactions, distressed real estate matters and property disposals, as well as insolvency litigation and financial disputes. Paul Spence leads the firm's Manchester offering and has extensive expertise in distressed real estate matters and fixed charge receiverships. Will Jones is a key player on high-profile corporate restructures, and associates Laura Smith and Chris Parry cover insolvency matters and directors' duties advice.
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Testimonials
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- 'Having worked with many insolvency lawyers over the years, we find that the Hill Dickinson team stands out because they offer practical, commercial advice, and are able to think outside of the box to find creative solutions for us.'
- 'Paul Spence has an amazing depth and breadth of knowledge and experience, so he is able to provide brilliant and technical advice, including in relation to very complex and novel scenarios that arise in the course of recovery transactions. He is a pleasure to deal with and is quickly becoming our go-to lawyer.'
- 'Excellent legal service in the area of contentious personal insolvency. Has the interest of the client at heart given the high risk nature of the work ensuring that the client is protected insofar as it is possible, and the correct advice is given.'
- 'Laura Smith is a standout lawyer. She is much more than just a safe pair of hands, she sees the big picture, provides timely, technically excellent advice, is always available to discuss developments on the case and her turnaround time is second to none. Laura provides a top quality service.'
- 'Chris Parry is excellent. He is calm, thorough, commercial and engaging and can unlock logjams on difficult transactions. His understanding of relatively complex situations is first rate.'
Key clients
- A2E Industries Limited
- Alexander Lawson Surveyors Ltd
- Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP
- Azets
- BDO LLP
- Campbell Crossley & Davis
- Cushman & Wakefield
- Cynergy Bank Limited
- Dow Schofield Watts Business Recovery LLP
- FRP Advisory Trading Limited
- Interpath Ltd
- KBL Advisory Limited
Work highlights
Acted for the joint administrators of Kroll Advisory Ltd, related to advising the company and the joint administrators in relation to a trading agreement and subsequent sale of the company’s business and assets.
Acted for ALS, the fixed charge receivers appointed by KSEYE Capital Holdings Limited over Mar House, a block of flats in North London, working with all statutory bodies, contractors, managing agents, tenant representatives in order to achieve a disposal to a funded buyer.
Acted for the joint administrators of Iberica Food & Culture Limited, involving a significant real estate aspect.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Paul Spence
Other key lawyers
Will Jones; Laura Smith; Chris Parry