Real Estate: £10 million and above - North West
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.
Strengths
"The lawyers at Hill Dickinson are always quick, responsive and professional."
"Hill Dickinson is always looking for the simplest way to do things and understands the commercial realities of how businesses work. We are never left in a situation where we cannot find a way forward."
"Hill Dickinson has great strength in depth and if something unusual occurs it has the expertise throughout the firm to support and provide good-quality advice which is practical and commercial."
"The whole team at Hill Dickinson is highly efficient and first class. It has a vast range of experience and specialisms across different teams, and provides the highest quality of client experience."
Work Highlights
Hill Dickinson advised Legacie Towers Liverpool on its acquisition of a stalled development site in Liverpool.
Notable Practitioners
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. "Peter Winnard is a very smart guy who is good at dealing with complicated property transactions."
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. "Alexander McCann has excellent commercial awareness and acumen."
Jim Purves is based in Manchester and frequently acts for major logistic operators on acquisitions and leasings.