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Sharon Williamson

Partner
+44 (0)161 817 7203
+44 (0)7711 358 384
sharon.williamson@hilldickinson.com
Manchester
Sharon heads the Commercial Litigation team in Manchester and the Finance Litigation team acting for leading receivable and asset based lenders on a national basis.
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Sharon has been with Hill Dickinson since 2012, having previously been a partner at DWF LLP. She acts for banks, asset based lenders and other finance providers advising them on strategies to maximise realisations of debts and assets to minimise and where possible extinguish loss.

Sharon specialises in finance disputes , claims on guarantees, indemnities and warranties, resolution of contractual disputes, investigation and litigation in respect of fraudulent transactions. Sharon has acted in employee frauds and securing funds which had been the subject of phishing attacks by obtaining injunctive relief to preserve those funds and assets. She takes an active involvement in the Asset Based Finance Association (ABFA) to whom she presents legal updates on a regular basis.

Further details

  • Experience

    • Recovery of funds which had been the subject of phishing attacks by obtaining freezing injunctions
    • Acting for an invoice discounter in a claim for damages for negligent misstatement to recover sums advanced

  • Affiliations

    • Member of the Law Society

Having worked with Sharon Williamson for a number of years, I find her professional, exceptionally knowledgeable and always happy to offer sound advice. When looking to instruct a solicitor, Sharon is my first choice as I know I will get honest and reliable advice.”

The Legal 500 | 2024

Sharon Williamson is a subject-matter expert. Proactive, clear, makes time to understand her client’s requirements.”

The Legal 500 | 2024

Sharon Williamson is always on hand, contactable and readily available. Gives advice you can rely on.”

The Legal 500 | 2024

She is particularly good at gauging level of understanding and delivers her advice consummate to this. Matters are not complicated by legal jargon. Sharon always makes us feel completely confident that the advice and strategy recommended is the correct one, though at the same time she is a great listener, taking account of our aims and goals also. She has delivered great results within reasonable fee margins

The Legal 500 2023 | Leading Firm

Has a deep understanding of the asset-based lending market and can be trusted to provide proportionate and commercial advice, whilst being easy to deal with personally

The Legal 500 2023 | Leading Individual

The team, led by the highly experienced Sharon Williamson, has particular expertise in multi-jurisdictional claims, particularly in the US and Mexico

The Legal 500 2022 | Leading Individual

Practice head Sharon Williamson is experienced in asset-based lending disputes

The Legal 500 2022 | Leading Individual

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