About me
As Chief Executive Officer of Hill Dickinson, I’m responsible for leading the firm’s strategy, growth and culture and oversee our business operations. I bring a strong belief in purposeful leadership, combining commercial performance with a people-first approach that gives everyone the opportunity to contribute and thrive in our business.
I joined the firm in 2010 and have worked as a lawyer for more than 25 years, specialising in corporate transactions, private equity and M&A. Before becoming CEO in 2024, I led our Corporate team nationally and more recently our Business Services Group, the firm’s largest division.
Clients have always valued my ability to balance strategic vision with practical commercial delivery to achieve their goals. This is a mindset I now bring to the leadership of the firm as a whole.
My experience
- Member of the firm’s LLP Board and the Executive Board
- Advising management in relation to the large deal segment MBO of JLA backed by new investment from Cinven to exit Hg Capital
- Advising Downing Student Trust and its management in connection with the formation of Guernsey Unit Trust and its subsequent £439 million sale to a corporate fund buyer backed by investment from Tristan Capital
- Acting for Next Wave Partners on the acquisition and subsequent exit of Fox International Group to Mayfair Private Equity and co-investment terms for Next Wave
- Advising management in respect of the TBO of Fishawack / Avalere Group backed by significant investment from Bridgepoint Europe VI, a €1.57 billon middle market buyout fund and securing the exit of their prior PE investor, LDC
- Advising Next Wave Partners and The Delivery Group on the sale of P2P mailing to FedEx for £92 million and subsequent group MBO for £116 million
- Advising on the terms of the naming rights sponsorship for the Hill Dickinson Stadium with One Elevate, EFC and their owners the Friedkin Group
- Advising Downing Student Trust in connection with the £193 million sale of eight Guernsey Unit trusts to a fund managed by HSBC Alternative Investments Limited
Awards and accolades
- Leading Partner – Corporate and Commercial Liverpool, Legal 500
- Eminent Practitioner – Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above, Chambers and Partners