National developers, investors, retailers and banks make up Hill Dickinson LLP's varied client base. The team handles real estate finance and refinancing matters, in addition to regeneration projects, standing out due to its notable specialism in the health and social care sectors. The group was bolstered by the arrival of James Atkins from Bevan Brittan LLP in May 2023. Atkins joined Richard Outhwaite as co-practice head, with Outhwaite regularly advising on urban development projects.

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  • ‘Very experienced team across all disciplines.’

  • ‘Richard Outhwaite has been exceptional and proved to be an instrumental counter party to our business. His ability to understand a deal quickly and perform in tight time scales is second to none.’

Key clients

  • Helmsley Group
  • The Property Buying Company
  • Stirling Prescient
  • Bensons for Beds
  • Cloverco
  • Asset Capital Investments
  • HSBC UK Bank
  • Urbanite Living
  • Newett Homes
  • National Westminster Bank
  • Asset Capital Investments

Work highlights

  • Acting for the Helmsley Group on all aspects of a large-scale complex assembly of prime retail and student accommodation sites in the heart of York.
  • Advising NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board on the development of five new health and wellbeing facilities across Berkshire.
  • Advising Bensons for Beds on all their investment portfolio needs (including acquisitions of new stores, concession agreements and portfolio management).

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Richard Outhwaite, James Atkins

Other key lawyers

Emma Roche, Dian Johnson, Katherine Lee, Bethany Clegg