England - North West • Corporate and commercial

Hill Dickinson LLP

Hill Dickinson LLP is a key port of call for a broad roster of clients, from large private companies to start-ups, partnerships and private individuals. On the corporate side, the practice routinely handles mid-market private equity and cross-border work for local and international companies. Practice head Matt Noon focuses on M&A work covering share and asset acquisitions and disposals. Craig Scott specialises in private equity, acting for both funds and management teams, while Jonathan Brown is involved in the acquisition of airports, airlines, and distribution companies. Further names to note include Mike Jones and Sue Russell , who are both are well-versed in M&A transactions.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘Significant senior attention and commercial approach.’

  • ‘Craig Scott has a very commercial approach, cutting through to key issues for us as a client.’

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Key clients

  • Fishawack Health Group
  • Tactus Holdings Limited

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Work highlights

  • Advised Olympic swimming trio Becky Adlington, Steve Parry and Adrian Turner on the sale of 60 per cent of their business, Total Swimming Group, to JD Sports, in a deal worth up to £15m.
  • Advised Edward Billington and Son Limited (EBS) on its acquisition of 50 per cent of the shares in agricultural supplier Carrs Billington Agriculture from joint owner Carr’s Group plc.

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