Leading international commercial law firm Hill Dickinson has announced the appointment of four new members to the firm’s Construction and Engineering team in Liverpool, cementing its position as one of the largest Construction teams in the North West.
The team of four join Hill Dickinson from Systech Solicitors and bring a wealth of both legal and advisory experience and contacts in the construction sector, particularly in the contactor-led market which Hill Dickinson has identified as a key growth area for the firm. Additionally, the new appointments will further enhance Hill Dickinson’s existing dispute resolution offering and international profile in construction and engineering work.
Joining Hill Dickinson are:
- Brian Quinn, previously (founding) Partner at Systech Solicitors, solicitor, chartered quantity surveyor and mediator , who joins as a Legal Director
- Nick Connor, previously Partner at Systech Solicitors and a legally qualified quantity surveyor, who joins as a Consultant
- Ron Farrell, who joins as Consultant, with considerable experience in both the contentious and non-contentious aspects of construction law
- Phil Gazzola, a dual qualified solicitor and chartered quantity surveyor who joins as a Senior Associate.
Hill Dickinson’s Construction and Engineering team continues to grow year on year, reflecting the firm’s investment in that sector. The latest additions mean the team now numbers 16; a significant specialist construction and engineering resource. The incoming team have specific experience of large infrastructure projects across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The existing Hill Dickinson team has particular expertise in the transport, infrastructure, industrial, developer led residential schemes, oil and gas, energy and renewable sectors, and is also seeing increasing instructions from the sport and leisure industry. The experience of Brian, Nick, Ron and Phil will support and complement Hill Dickinson’s work across these sectors as well as adding further depth in large project experience and capability.
Alan Pugh, Partner and Head of Construction and Engineering at Hill Dickinson commented:
“I am delighted to welcome Brian, Nick, Ron and Phil to our team in Liverpool as we expand further and take on new clients. They bring a wealth of experience and contacts in the contractor-led market which is a key focus of our growth strategy. Their expertise across both legal and advisory construction matters will be of great value to our clients and lifts our position as the leading construction and engineering team in the North West. We very much look forward to working with them.”
