Strategic progress drives successful half year results for Hill Dickinson

Commercial law firm Hill Dickinson has today announced a strong financial performance at the half year stage for 2018/19.

Representing 9% growth on the same period last year for the current business, the firm billed a figure of £43.6m against a budget of £41.4m, an excess of £2.2m.

Hill Dickinson chief executive Peter Jackson said: “This is a very strong position for the firm and my thanks go to all of our people for their hard work and our clients for their continued support.

“These results show that the firm is well placed to adapt and deliver in the face of the challenges of the market place.”

He added: “Our strategic objective is to grow a sustainable and profitable business, partnering with clients to provide commercial solutions in their specialist markets.

“The past 12 months have allowed us to concentrate on building upon our core strengths, the business, health and marine sectors, and we are now seeing the benefits of this focus.

“We are seeing progress against our strategic priorities, even against the backdrop of uncertain market conditions.

“Strong growth in a number of areas, including health in Leeds and London, corporate work in London and our global trade and commodities practices’ and notable client wins, show the resilience of the firm.

‘Our commitment to providing clients with the best possible service has enabled us to grow revenue and profit, investing in the business for the long term.

“We look forward to keeping up the momentum and building on these results.”

Hill Dickinson has more than 850 staff, including 175 partners and legal directors, with offices in Liverpool, Manchester, London, Leeds, Piraeus, Singapore, Monaco and Hong Kong.