Hill Dickinson appoints Jonathan Brown as chairman

Jonathan Brown

Commercial law firm Hill Dickinson has today (October 30), announced the appointment of Jonathan Brown as non-executive chairman with effect from November 1.

Having been with the firm for eight years, Jonathan brings to the role more than 25 years’ of commercial and corporate experience, working with a variety of clients both in the UK and internationally on a wide range of matters, specialising in corporate finance and M&A transactions.

Jonathan also has extensive experience as a non-executive director and board adviser.

He succeeds David Wareing who has been a senior partner and chairman of the firm since 2011.

During that time David has led the firm through successful responses to the changing markets in which it operates.

Now benefiting from the implementation of a comprehensive growth strategy, the firm is very much focused on partnering with clients to deliver commercial solutions in a wide range of specialist markets.

Jonathan is currently head of the Liverpool corporate team and was elected as chairman by the partners of Hill Dickinson.

Speaking on the appointment, chief executive Peter Jackson said: “Hill Dickinson has been fortunate to have had benefit of David Wareing’s counsel, guidance and commitment as senior partner and more recently chairman, and we thank him sincerely for his service.

“David will continue to head the firm’s marine business group.”

He added: “I am delighted to be able to welcome Jonathan to the role and I am very confident that the firm is well placed to grow and realise our vision for in the future.”

Jonathan Brown said: “I am honoured to be elected to the role and am very much looking forward to assisting in the next stage of Hill Dickinson’s development at this time of great opportunity for the firm.”

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