Primarily based in Liverpool, Hill Dickinson LLP‘s ’very astute’ team is known for its distinctive focus on the marine and logistics sectors. Practice head Philip Moy is a ‘master of tactics’, who is well-versed in an array of food safety and environmental issues within the health and safety space, handling cases involving allegations of gross negligence manslaughter. The ‘brilliant’ Stephen Barnfield stands out due to his expansive knowledge of marine, pharmaceutical, and healthcare-related health and safety issues concerning corporate manslaughter. The ‘hardworking’ Aoife Ryan works out of both the Manchester and Liverpool offices, often assisting clients with CQC investigations and consumer safety legislation.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The service provided by the team at Hill Dickinson is outstanding. Their client care is second to none. The team comprises of very astute lawyers who have the ability to strip matters down to the basics with ease. They are great to work with as part of a team.’

  • ‘Philip Moy - has an almost magical touch when it comes to handling both clients and expectations. He is a very calming influence when acting as part of a larger team. Astute, a good lawyer, and an invaluable member of a team working on any case.'

  • ‘Stephen Barnfield - an excellent lawyer with a real eye for detail. Knows the law when it comes to health and safety inside out. Always able to give different angles when it comes to getting under the skin of a case.’
  • ‘Aoife Ryan - another hardworking member of the team. Good lawyer, good communicator and another invaluable member of a team.’
  • ‘The team are very strong at working collaboratively. They are experts in their field.’

  • ‘Stephen Barnfield is the consummate professional - nothing is too much trouble.’

  • ‘Stephen Barnfield is just brilliant - a lawyer's lawyer. Phil Moy is the master of tactics. Aiofe Ryan has a tenacious grip on both the law and tactics. Together they are a supremely dangerous attack team to any prosecuting authority.’

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Philip Moy

Other key lawyers

Stephen Barnfield, Aoife Ryan