Andrew Craggs
Hill Dickinson LLPHill Dickinson LLP‘s health business group assists large NHS trusts, ICBs and mental health trusts with the full range of health mandates, including inquests and commercial transactional advice. The team is jointly lead by Joanna Trewin and Michael Wright in Manchester, and Sharon Thomas and Emma Stockwell in Liverpool. Paul Allerston has particular expertise in healthcare advisory matters with specialist knowledge of Court of Protection work and inquests; he leads the mental health team. Legal director Joanna Crichton represents clients in inquests, and Louise Wilson covers mental health and mental capacity work, defending judicial review proceedings on behalf of NHS organisations and representing trusts in inquest work.
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‘Louise Wilson has an enormous reserve of knowledge and energy which she applies to solve problems in complex cases.’
‘Whoever we have dealt with has always found the time. Joanna Crichton has been outstanding but the whole team is amazing too. They would always be our 'go-to'.’
‘My main contact is Joanna Crichton. She is responsive, supportive and understands the legal support we may need to keep our patients safe.’
‘Joanna Crichton stands out in Hill Dickinson, she is willing, able and a subject matter expert in All Age Continuing Care. Joanna always responds and is honest, open and clear.'
‘Paul Allerston - very approachable and breaks through legal jargon to ensure you understand what is being requested from you and also the associated risks of options. The fact that he is proactive and has listened, ensures I trust the firm to meet our needs.'
‘As a firm HD really stands out due to the accessibility, approachability and real depth of knowledge. They are leaders in the field due to the high quality of partners and associates alike - always on top of new developments in the field of healthcare law and often instructed in cases at the cutting edge. ’
‘Louise Wilson is outstanding. The depth of her knowledge is second to none, and she is practical and focused. A true pleasure to work with, no matter the complexity of the issue being faced.’
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Joanna Trewin, Michael Wright, Sharon Thomas, Emma Stockwell