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Hill Dickinson LLP

Real Estate Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Hill Dickinson LLP

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Provided by Hill Dickinson LLP

We specialise in the strategy and negotiation needed to obtain the optimum result for a client involved in a dispute at the earliest possible opportunity. We have extensive experience of all forms of alternative dispute resolution as well as formal court proceedings. We provide expert advice to developers, landowners and occupiers in relation to issues such as:

  • planning and compulsory purchase - including advice on objecting to a CPO and claiming compensation
  • rights to light
  • the co-ordination and mechanics of obtaining vacant possession
  • the implications of restrictive covenants and their removal

Our areas of expertise include:

  • mediation
  • arbitration
  • expert determination
  • lands tribunal
  • High Court and County Court

We can also offer practical and tailored advice in relation to all real property disputes including:

  • nuisance and trespass
  • squatters
  • professional negligence
  • boundary disputes
  • right of way and easement disputes
  • injunctions

The economic downturn severely affeced the property sector, with many tenants having difficulties in meeting the financial commitments in their tenancies. We offer expert advice in relation to:

  • tenant insolvency
  • recovery of rent arrears
  • service charge disputes
  • breach of lease covenants, including forfeiture

Our clients range from retailers and development companies to individual and commercial property investors.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate Litigation - North West

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Hill Dickinson is a well-established firm in Liverpool advising on a broad range of matters, including rights to light and contentious lease matters. It represents clients from a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, energy and aviation. The team at Hill Dickinson is further noted for its expertise in compensation for loss in land value and high-value trespass claims.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Hill Dickinson represented Elstree Film Studios in a dispute over the closure of three stages due to the presence of asbestos.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • All of Hill Dickinson's lawyers are excellent.

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  • Hill Dickinson's value for money and technical ability are excellent all round.

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  • Hill Dickinson's litigation is always well resourced and not over-lawyered.

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  • Hill Dickinson has responsive and effective advice and fee earners who understand the organisation.

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Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Kevin Lee
    Band 1Kevin Lee

    Kevin Lee

    Kevin Lee advises on compensation claims, injunction and trespass proceedings as well as right to light matters. He acts for significant clients in the healthcare, transport and energy industries.

    • Kevin is an excellent lawyer with great specialisms in right of light and mineral rights.

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    • Kevin Lee is a lawyer you want on your side. He is very proactive, engaged and fights cases very effectively.

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    • Kevin is a first-rate lawyer who manages cases well.

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    • Kevin is a very able lawyer and a delight to work with.

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    • Kevin Lee is exceptionally clear in his advice.

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Ranked Individuals at Hill Dickinson LLP (1)

North West

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