Jointly leading Hill Dickinson LLP's ‘second-to-none’ commercial property team are Manchester-based Darren Hamer and Alex McCann who works from the firm’s Liverpool office. Key individuals in the team include Jim Purves and Rosie Edwards, who are both highly regarded by clients for ’their personal commitment and diligence’; Peter Winnard who handles regeneration and development matters; and the 'first class' Chris Johnston. Jon Pearson-Basudev is particularly adept at handling the due diligence aspects of commercial real estate matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The team have a detailed understanding of our internal teams and processes which makes alignment through deals very simple.’
‘Jim Purves and Rosie Edwards provide a great balance and blend of experience in dealing with the variety of challenges that our transactions create and their personal commitment and diligence has seen a number of challenging projects over the line.’
‘Hill Dickinson are experts and they offer a competitive, friendly, flexible and diligent service. They have a diverse team who have experience and expertise in many areas of legal practice and they're always approachable and on-hand to give expert advice.'
'We have used Hill Dickinson for years and as satisfied clients we will be using them for many years to come.’
‘Darren Hamer, Jim Purves and Sobiah Khan are a pleasure to work with. They've got professionalism at the core of what they do, and they go above and beyond for us. They all provide a diligent and honest service and explain things in a way which are easy to understand.’
‘The service quality of the team is second-to-none - they are responsive, knowledgeable, and commercial, I am always impressed with the firm and have been using them for over 10 years.’
‘Chris Johnston and Josh Pearson are highly professional - they have a can-do approach and nothing is too much trouble in assisting on getting deals over the line. First-class in my opinion.’
‘The team features members who excel in work related to government buildings and leases and their procurement.’
Key clients
- Biz-Parks
- Co-operative Group
- Cynergy Bank
- DHL
- EP Properties
- Fox Brothers Group
- Genus plc
- Gordon Moon Properties
- Hurstwood Holdings
- Lloyds Banking Group
Work highlights
- Advised Placefirst on key regeneration sites in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Halifax with a combined GDV in excess of £50m.
- Advised DHL on complex agreements for the construction and lease of new-build warehouses in various locations.
- Advised new client Seneca Property on the multi-million pound investment purchase of the Preston Central Premier Inn hotel.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Peter Winnard
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Jon Pearson-Basudev
Practice head
Darren Hamer; Alex McCann
Other key lawyers
Jim Purves; Sobiah Khan; Rosie Edwards; Chris Johnston; Josh Pearson; Peter Winnard; Jon Pearson-Basudev; Zara Saunders