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Hill Dickinson LLP

Banking & Finance

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Hill Dickinson LLP

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About

Provided by Hill Dickinson LLP

Sound market knowledge and a solutions-driven approach to problem solving are essential requirements for the kind of effective legal advice you expect when you operate in the banking, lending and finance sector. You can be sure of a commercially-focussed approach from our expert finance specialists.

Our aim is to spot potential pitfalls at the early stage of a transaction, to minimise risks around timing, structure, viability and costs. Whether you operate in mainstream finance or lending to one of the more niche areas, from art sales to yacht finance, you can rely on our extensive experience. We can help at all levels, from drafting contracts to litigation.

We work closely with:

  • clearing banks
  • lending institutions
  • niche finance houses
  • specialist lenders

Our experience:

  • Currently appointed to a large number of the panels for the UK’s lending institutions.
  • Successfully completed a large number of investments in 2018 across the UK involving YFM,  EV,  the North West Equity Fund, Next Wave Partners, MLEF and Finance Wales.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Banking & Finance - North West

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Hill Dickinson has expertise across the North West with notable teams in both Liverpool and Manchester. While corporate and real estate finance are two key areas of focus for the firm, the banking team also advises on asset-based lending.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • They understand our business.

    Banking & Finance respondentUK
  • The team at Hill Dickinson speak plainly, provide helpful advice and don't over complicate.

    Banking & Finance respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Debra Cooper
    Band 2Debra Cooper

    Debra Cooper

    Debra Cooper has significant expertise advising banks on real estate and acquisition finance. She works with both borrowers and lenders.

  • Band 3Richard Capper
    Band 3Richard Capper

    Richard Capper

    Richard Capper is head of Hill Dickinson's banking and finance team. His areas of expertise include acquisition finance and property finance.

    • He's completely unflappable and he provides sound advice.

      Banking & Finance respondentUK
  • Band 4Alasdair Mackinnon
    Band 4Alasdair Mackinnon

    Alasdair Mackinnon

    Alasdair Mackinnon leads Hill Dickinson's Manchester banking team. He is noted for his work on project and real estate finance, and also assists with acquisition finance matters.

Ranked Individuals at Hill Dickinson LLP (3)

North West

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