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 within areas such as competition, tax and fraud. The team represents a broad spectrum of clients, including those from the sport, retail and healthcare sectors.

Work Highlights

Provided by Hill Dickinson LLP

  • Hill Dickinson acted for the Secretariat of State for the Holy See concerning a transaction relating to the former Harrods building. The claims include fraud, embezzlement and money laundering. The matter is valued in excess of £200 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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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. He is based in the Manchester office of Hill Dickinson.

Duncan is solid, good and calm under pressure.

3
Fiona Parry
3
Band 3

Fiona Parry heads the commercial litigation team in Liverpool and is regularly called upon to advise on corporate and commercial disputes.

A good, technical lawyer.

Fiona does a good job by her client.

5
Paul Walsh
5
Band 5

Paul Walsh is a partner at Hill Dickinson, based in Liverpool. Paul is an experienced litigator, with particular expertise in breach of contracts, technology and telecoms disputes, professional negligence claims, warranty claims and shareholder disputes.

Paul Walsh brings a common-sense litigation approach.

Paul Walsh is wonderful at juggling all the moving pieces.

U
Kate Steele
U
Up and Coming

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

Kate Steele is a star and clearly destined for brilliant things. Her client relationship skills are evident and she is very straightforward to deal with.

Kate really takes the time to understand the nuances of our business and her advice is spot-on. Working with Kate feels like having an expert in our corner who's as invested in our goals as we are.

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Nina Ferris
U
Up and Coming

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

Nina Ferris at Hill Dickinson is a standout. She works hard, is great at analysis, understands the facts and is great with clients.

Nina Ferris is down to earth and very funny. She has a nice relaxed attitude and knows her stuff.

Ranked Lawyers at
Hill Dickinson LLP

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North West

Litigation

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

Members

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