Routinely overseeing cross-border sales of issued share capital, fundraising rounds, and M&A transactions, Hill Dickinson LLP's 'very proactive’ practice showcases strong cross-border capabilities with the US and Europe. Nick Dawson and Emma Callow head the outfit from Birmingham; Dawson is an expert in joint ventures and corporate restructurings, while Callow is highly knowledgeable on private equity investments. Matt Smith concentrates on divestments. Tom Wisniewski is also recommended.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘We have continually been impressed with the proactive nature of Hill Dickinson's work across every department we have worked with. Communication is excellent and everybody pushes hard but in a friendly way to get projects over the line, whereas other firms we've worked with can be the opposite. There is great care and attention with all work, and the professional approach makes it really easy to continue to work with HD.’

  • ‘Team is very proactive and communication is very good.’

  • 'The team is top tier. We have followed them as loyal clients to the establishment of this new practice at Hill Dickinson, as their commercial focus, deal execution, and service provision is always outstanding. We transact multiple acquisitions and other corporate transactions each year, and we rely on their quality service delivery.’

  • ‘Nick Dawson as partner leads the team and is top drawer. He is always available and always commercially focused on what matters. We also work closely with Senior Associate Tom Wisniewski who is capable beyond his years and will undoubtedly be a leading light in the future in the West Midlands corporate market.’

  • ‘Strong showing across the entire team from partner through to associate, able to demonstrate a real understanding of the commercial realities and chart a path through the challenges of the day. Proactive in approach, the team makes doing business easier.’

  • ‘All around capability, knowledge, and experience = trusted adviser.’

Key clients

  • RECONOMY (UK) LIMITED
  • MOTUS HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
  • ACORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
  • PHENNA GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
  • KNIGHTS CHEMIST LIMITED
  • INTELEX VISION LIMITED
  • OSTERMANN UK LIMITED
  • APAVE INTERNATIONAL
  • HILLS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
  • KERICHO HOLDINGS LIMITED
  • MOTOR PARTS DIRECT HOLDINGS LIMITED
  • BLACK SWAN DATA LIMITED

Work highlights

Support a number of private equity backed businesses who are on a buy-and-build strategy, including Reconomy (UK) Limited and Phenna Group Holdings Limited.
Act for listed clients, including Motus Holdings (UK) Limited, part of the South African listed group of commercial motor vehicle dealers.
Work with overseas clients who invest in and make acquisitions of UK companies, including Acorn Capital Management LLC, Apave International and Vulcain Engineering UK Holdings Limited, part of the French headquartered Vulcain group.

Practice head

Nick Dawson; Emma Callow; James Lonsdale

Other key lawyers

Matt Smith; Tom Wisniewski