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Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above - North West
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What the Team is Known For

Hill Dickinson has an established team in the region, with a particularly significant presence in the Liverpool market. Its lawyers deal with complex and high-value M&A work and have considerable experience acting for private equity houses and listed companies. The team offers extensive expertise in the retail, real estate, transport and manufacturing sectors.

Strengths

"I am happy with Hill Dickinson's response times. I can't fault their client service."

"They have a very strong technical team and experience at all levels. Hill Dickinson are always very responsive and courteous, and have very strong commercial awareness, especially at partner level."

"Hill Dickinson are able to manage the most complex of matters while making it digestible for the client."

Work Highlights

Hill Dickinson advised Downing on its sale of two student accommodation assets to IQ Student Accommodation, a Blackstone portfolio company.

Notable Practitioners

Susan Russell has significant experience dealing with the full spectrum of corporate matters. She regularly advises on acquisitions, disposals and reorganisations concerning both public and private companies.

Jonathan Brown is chair of the firm and has deep experience of corporate matters. He advises on a wide range of transactions, with particular emphasis on the transport and aviation sectors.

Ian Gillis is head of the Manchester corporate team. He is recognised for his expertise in equity capital markets and regularly advises on IPOs, as well as advising on M&A. "Ian Gillis is a very competent lawyer." "Ian is a steady pair of hands. He's a really well-regarded lawyer."

Craig Scott has extensive experience handling complex M&A and private equity deals. His clients include private equity funds, shareholders and management teams. "Craig is a sound guy who is commercial and well regarded."

David Mkhitarian heads the Manchester corporate team and is Hill Dickinson’s National Head of private equity. Headvises clients, including private equity firms and investors, on a range of acquisitions and investments. "David Mkhitarian is great. He has a good reputation." "David is commercial."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Susan Russell
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