About

Provided by Hill Dickinson LLP

Where possible, we try to settle disputes without recourse to legal proceedings. However, when this is unavoidable, our very experienced and tenacious team will vigorously pursue a strategy set to achieve a successful outcome for you.

Clients in manufacturing, service industries, retail plcs, owner-managed businesses, accountants and other professionals rely on our clear, pragmatic advice, expert technical analysis and sound understanding of their business problems and commercial objectives. We have the legal specialisms to help you with:

  • breach of contract claims
  • professional negligence
  • director and partnership/limited liability partnership disputes
  • injunctions
  • intellectual property disputes: trademarks, copyright, patents and passing off
  • shareholder disputes
  • civil fraud
  • group litigation
  • banking and finance litigation
  • franchising disputes
  • data protection issues
  • pensions litigation
  • supervising solicitors
  • funding litigation: CFAs, third party funding and ATE Insurance
  • expert determination

We can also give you advice on strategic issues such as avoiding disputes, risk management, contract drafting, funding litigation and information governance (including data protection).

Our expertise has been recognised with the following awards:

  • Finalist for Litigation Team of the Year at The Manchester Legal Awards 2017
  • Finalist for Legal 500 UK 2017 Dispute Resolution, Regional Firm of the Year.

Chambers Review

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Litigation - North West

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Hill Dickinson has a well-respected team providing a reliable offering across the range of contentious mandates, including contractual, shareholder and partnership disputes. It is also well placed to advise on cases concerning issues such as fraud, tax and competition law. The team represents a broad spectrum of clients, including those from the sport, retail and healthcare sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Hill Dickinson acted for German company Extrude Hone in relation to a dispute with Dyson Manufacturing in Malaysia concerning the alleged termination of an agreement between the parties. The dispute involves two commercial agreements between Extrude and Dyson, as well as agreements between Extrude and two of Dyson’s approved suppliers.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Duncan Hope
3
Duncan Hope
3
Band 3

Duncan Hope often handles mandates in the corporate sector, including shareholder disputes and fraud-related claims, as well as advising on litigation relating to substantial commercial contracts.

I am very pleased with the advice and support that we got from Duncan and his team.

Nina Ferris
5
Nina Ferris
5
Band 5

Nina Ferris has a wide range of commercial litigation experience, including high-value claims regarding breaches of warranty and directors' duties.

Paul Walsh
5
Paul Walsh
5
Band 5

Paul Walsh is an experienced litigator with a broad range of expertise. He advises clients on breach of contractual disputes as well as shareholder, warranty and negligence claims.

Paul Walsh is a sensible litigator who seeks practical results.

Kate Steele
U
Kate Steele
U
Up and Coming
Kate Steele assists clients with shareholder litigation and breach of contract disputes, among other matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
Hill Dickinson LLP

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North West

Litigation

Duncan Hope
3
Duncan Hope
3
Band 3
Nina Ferris
5
Nina Ferris
5
Band 5
Paul Walsh
5
Paul Walsh
5
Band 5
Kate Steele
U
Kate Steele
U
Up and Coming

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