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Hill Dickinson LLP

Real Estate: £10 million and above

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Hill Dickinson LLP

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From planning and construction to buying, selling and managing investments, our award-winning specialist lawyers can help with all aspects of real estate legal services. Our large practice handles everything from high-profile complex deals and litigation to the day-to-day managing of property portfolios. We also run training and property events to keep you up-to-date with the commercial implications of changes to the law.

We have particular expertise in retail, leisure, health, transport, licensing, charities, utilities, education and the public sector and can help with acquisitions, disposals, restructuring, refinance and management of property. We work with property developers, investors, occupiers and public sector bodies, house builders, surveyors and agents. From high profile, multi-million pound deals, to smaller, more straightforward transactions, we are able to provide legal solutions that fit your situation.

Our team will work with you to identify your needs, providing a comprehensive real estateservice throughout England and Wales. We are regularly instructed in complex, high profile, multi-million pound deals, and are equally equipped to handle smaller, more straightforward transactions.

We act for a wide range of clients, including:

  • developers
  • investors (both industrial and private)
  • retailers
  • public sector bodies
  • banks
  • NHS trusts
  • social housing providers
  • landlords
  • tenants

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Real Estate: £10 million and above - North West

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Hill Dickinson has an established team in Liverpool and Manchester that represents clients in commercial property acquisitions, lettings, and sale and leaseback transactions. The team is particularly skilled at handling matters in the retail, transport and logistics sectors. Hill Dickinson is also equipped to advise public sector clients and regularly deals with major development projects, including urban regeneration, as well as industrial and residential developments.

Work Highlights

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  • Hill Dickinson advised Peel L&P on a regeneration project involving 13,000 new homes and 20,000 permanent jobs.

Strengths

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  • They provide a great service, with accurate and robust advice delivered promptly.

    Real Estate: £10 million and above respondentUK
  • The firm's work ethic and commitment to closing deals is outstanding.

    Real Estate: £10 million and above respondentUK
  • The team has the ability to advise on multiple layers of complexity.

    Real Estate: £10 million and above respondentUK
  • The team are quick to respond with a high service level.

    Real Estate: £10 million and above respondentUK
  • Given that the law firm has multiple offices across the UK and has specialists in many different fields, it is always able to assist us and carry out work across the UK.

    Real Estate: £10 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Mark Gaffney
    Band 1Mark Gaffney

    Mark Gaffney

    Mark Gaffney acts for private and public sector clients on real estate acquisitions and development projects. He has notable experience in urban regeneration schemes.

    • Mark Gaffney is phenomenal. He is very technical, calm and reasonable, and gets to a deal where he doesn't have to prove anything to anyone.

      Real Estate: £10 million and above respondentUK
  • Band 3Peter Winnard
    Band 3Peter Winnard

    Peter Winnard

    Peter Winnard is based in the Manchester office and has a substantial practice that encompasses all stages of major real estate projects, from funding to development and disposal. He often acts for public bodies and has experience in regeneration projects.

  • Band 4Alexander McCann
    Band 4Alexander McCann

    Alexander McCann

    Alexander McCann heads the firm's national real estate team from Liverpool. He advises clients on all aspects of major development schemes, including industrial and residential projects, as well as assisting them with property portfolio management.
  • Band 4Jim Purves
    Band 4Jim Purves

    Jim Purves

    Jim Purves is based in Manchester and frequently acts for major logistic operators on acquisitions and leasings.
  • Band 6Claire Cosgrove
    Band 6Claire Cosgrove

    Claire Cosgrove

    Claire Cosgrove offers a wide range of real estate services, including complex lease renewals, new store acquisitions and investment portfolio work. She is also adept in handling general landlord and tenant mandates.

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