‘First-rate’ practitioner Kevin Lee divides his time between the Manchester, London and Liverpool offices, and heads Hill Dickinson LLP's Liverpool-based practice. Ralph Bullivant has vast expertise in managing large portfolios for well-known retailers. Helen Evans works out of the Manchester office and is particularly adept at acting in protester-related oil and gas disputes cases, as well as matters relating to trespassing. Leeds and Manchester-based Thomas Broughton regularly handles boundary and title disputes. Phil Parker left the firm in October 2023.
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‘The team bring accumulated knowledge, intellect, insight and experience. Practice of choice in terms of specialist inputs and capabilities on rights of light and other issues related to development. Well-respected within the industry and their involvement shows that they mean business.’
‘Kevin Lee has an ability to quickly identify and grasp the key issues and contribute to the overview no less than the detail. They are solutions-minded and offer clear, considered advice.’
‘Proactive and commercial with considerable legal ability.’
‘Kevin Lee is a first-rate lawyer with a refreshing, unstuffy approach.’
‘They are knowledgeable individuals who apply the law practically and with a view to resolution. Not sitting on the fence but providing guidance on the best way forward.'
‘Proactive rather than reactive. Thorough and understanding, good with clients. They provide regular updates and always seek instructions where needed.’
‘Thomas Broughton is incredibly switched-on, delivers highly commercial advice, takes into account the full picture of the matter and constantly delivers an exceptional level of service. Overall, a standout.’
‘Helen has a very practical approach to litigation which is very well-received. ’
Key clients
- Dandara Homes
- UKOG Plc.
- London Clubs International
- First Title Insurance Plc
- Countrywide Legal Indemnities Limited
- Aviva Insurance Plc
- Iceland Foods Limited
- Co-Operative Group
- Transport for Greater Manchester
- Lancashire County Cricket Club
Work highlights
- Acting for Transport for Manchester in relation to a multi-million pound claim brought by the head lessee of Deansgate Arches, a historic Victorian structure.
- Acting for the owner of a mixed-use city centre development in relation to a multi-million-pound claim brought by a former commercial tenant.
- Acting for a developer of a city centre hotel in relation to rights to light issues.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Helen Evans
Practice head
Kevin Lee
Other key lawyers
Thomas Broughton; Helen Evans; Ralph Bullivant; James McHugh