Senior Statespeople
Provided by Dominic Hopkins
An experienced commercial litigation solicitor representing businesses (domestic and international), institutions, charities/trusts and HNW individuals in a wide variety of cases. Cases are commonly characterised by complexity and technicality. Particular experience in resolving technology disputes (including OEM, IT and Telecoms) often handling cases with an international dimension or involving insolvency issues. ADR and international arbitration procedures are covered
Dominic trained, qualified and practiced at City firm Simmons & Simmons (in London and Hong Kong) before joining the regional firm of Hewitson Becke & Shaw, a predecessor practice to HCR Hewitsons. In course of his dispute resolution practice of 33 years, he has had extended periods in law firm management, including membership of the management board of Hewitsons for 12 years and periods as Head of Corporate Services and Head of Litigation respectively.
On the merger of Harrison Clark Rickerbys and Hewitsons in 2021, Dominic was appointed Joint Head of the firm's Northampton Office and lead partner for Dispute Resolution in the East Midlands region
Member of The Law Society, Full member of The Insolvency Lawyers Association, Member of The Northamptonshire Law Society
Dominic is Deputy Lieutenant for Northamptonshire (2018 commission) and has been the Under Sheriff of Northamptonshire since 2007
Provided by Chambers
Dominic Hopkins advises clients on shareholder, partnership and contractual disputes. He also has expertise in professional negligence and contentious insolvency matters.
Provided by Chambers
Dominic is a superb lawyer. He exudes calm and measure and has an eagle eye for both the finer detail and the big picture.
I was highly impressed with Dominic's levels of service - he's very responsive and knowledgeable.
Dominic Hopkins is always helpful, informed and constructive.
Dominic is a superb lawyer. He exudes calm and measure and has an eagle eye for both the finer detail and the big picture.
I was highly impressed with Dominic's levels of service - he's very responsive and knowledgeable.
Dominic Hopkins is always helpful, informed and constructive.
4 items provided by HCR Hewitsons - Central England
Hewitsons in conversation with Silverstone Technology Cluster to promote regional investment
Hewitsons disputes and litigation Head, Dominic Hopkins, has been interviewed by Longhurst CEO and Silverstone Technology Cluster member Chris Broome for a podcast series as part of a programme that promotes the Cluster and regional investment.
BREXIT – A significant vote, but not so meaningful
We are told that today, a motion is to be moved for the House of Commons to approve the negotiated Withdrawal Agreement between the UK and the EU. This will be for the third time of asking that the Agreement has been brought before the House of Commons.
Hewitsons launches innovative dispute resolution and litigation group ‘The College’
In a move that emphasises its credentials as a leading specialist litigation practice, Hewitsons has established ‘The Hewitsons College of Dispute Resolution and Litigation Lawyers’.
The clamour for a ‘People’s vote’ has been getting louder. Leaving aside the political questions - whether a ‘Referendum’ should play a significant part in a representative Parliamentary democracy, and whether there is a case for another one now - it is not simply a matter of issuing ballot papers.
Hewitsons in conversation with Silverstone Technology Cluster to promote regional investment
Hewitsons disputes and litigation Head, Dominic Hopkins, has been interviewed by Longhurst CEO and Silverstone Technology Cluster member Chris Broome for a podcast series as part of a programme that promotes the Cluster and regional investment.
BREXIT – A significant vote, but not so meaningful
We are told that today, a motion is to be moved for the House of Commons to approve the negotiated Withdrawal Agreement between the UK and the EU. This will be for the third time of asking that the Agreement has been brought before the House of Commons.
Hewitsons launches innovative dispute resolution and litigation group ‘The College’
In a move that emphasises its credentials as a leading specialist litigation practice, Hewitsons has established ‘The Hewitsons College of Dispute Resolution and Litigation Lawyers’.
The clamour for a ‘People’s vote’ has been getting louder. Leaving aside the political questions - whether a ‘Referendum’ should play a significant part in a representative Parliamentary democracy, and whether there is a case for another one now - it is not simply a matter of issuing ballot papers.
