Lemi McAuley
Hill Dickinson LLPHill Dickinson LLP's team covers the full spectrum of restructuring and insolvency mandates, including advising on the sale and acquisition of distressed assets. The group has experience in both contentious and non-contentious mandates. ‘Technically gifted and very commercial’ team lead Lemi McAuley joined the firm in 2023 from Shoosmiths LLP, alongside Lizzy Wood and Molly Rowell.
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‘The team are very hands-on, efficient, technically good and always available so that things get done. Very commercial.’
‘I work very closely with Lemi McAuley, who is both technically gifted and very commercial. Has an excellent bedside manner and is a very safe pair of hands. A special mention for Molly Rowell, an associate, who is both personable, bright and extremely efficient.’
‘The Hill Dickinson team display a very collegiate ethos. When engaging with them, they ensure that all levels of staff are engaged early so that they have a good understanding of the issues. Their associates and junior staff are also of the highest level.’
‘Lemi McAuley is an excellent insolvency solicitor. He has fantastic technical knowledge, balanced with a brilliant commercial acumen. He is always happy to assist and provides insightful advice throughout all stages of an instruction.’
‘Strong presence in the north region of England. Large, established practice providing a local, personal service but also with the wrap-around capability of a large national firm.’
‘The restructuring team's director and partner group in the Leeds office is strong in particular.’
'Able to drop onto a project at a moment's notice, Hill Dickinson have been excellent for us over the past 18 months. Lemi McCauley has unlocked many an assignment for us and helped us overcome obstacles that might have otherwise derailed an assignment.'
'Lemi McCauley is very personable and commercial, and always available to talk through issues to find a solution. He has great technical knowledge but remains commercial throughout.'
Key clients
- FRP Advisory
- Begbies Traynor
- PwC
- Teneo
- PKF Geoffrey Martin
- Waterland Private Equity
- Rekom Group
- Interpath Advisory
Work highlights
- Advised an energy broking business on one of the first mid-market Pt26A restructuring plans in the UK.
- Advised Rekom Group in respect of the acquisition of certain business and assets of the Rekom UK Group.
- Advised the joint administrators of Lumley Castle Hotel Limited (in administration) in respect of the sale of the business and assets by way of a pre-pack administration.
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Lemi McAuley