Hill Dickinson expands its Leeds office with a new Restructuring team.
- Lemi McAuley leads the new team, joined by Lizzy Wood and Molly Rowell.
- The hires underline Hill Dickinson’s growth and investment in Yorkshire.
- The Leeds office now houses over 40 professionals, including 12 partners.
- A planned move to 11 Wellington Place reflects future growth ambitions.
Hill Dickinson has made significant strategic moves by integrating a new Restructuring practice within its Leeds office, signifying a commitment to expanding its service offerings in the Yorkshire market. This addition is spearheaded by Lemi McAuley, who joined Hill Dickinson earlier this year, effectively reuniting with Lizzy Wood and Molly Rowell from their previous positions at Shoosmiths. McAuley’s leadership aims to establish a robust restructuring presence in Leeds, enhancing the firm’s national operations.
Lizzy Wood joins as a legal director, bringing her expertise in corporate turnaround and formal insolvency procedures, crucial for handling distressed business sales and corporate restructuring. Her role is pivotal in ensuring that Hill Dickinson’s clients, including corporates and private equity investors, receive comprehensive support in navigating financial challenges. Molly Rowell, transitioning from Shoosmiths where she advanced to associate, further complements the team, poised to deliver insightful legal solutions alongside her colleagues.
The establishment of the Restructuring team is a component of Hill Dickinson’s broader growth strategy in the Leeds region, a strategy that has seen the office evolve from a modest health-focused practice inaugurated in 2017 to a multifaceted service hub. With key lateral hires over the past ten months, including those in corporate, construction, and health real estate sectors, the firm is strategically positioning itself to offer a diverse array of services to its expanding client base.
Craig Scott, head of the Business Services Group at Hill Dickinson, highlights this expansion as part of a larger ambition to embed quality teams across the UK. Hill Dickinson’s resolve to relocate to larger premises at 11 Wellington Place in 2024 underscores its dedication to long-term growth, allowing room for additional hires and further enhancement of its national restructuring capabilities. This proactive stance reflects the firm’s ambition to strengthen its footprint within the Yorkshire legal market, thereby bolstering its overall national strategy.
Hill Dickinson’s strategic expansion in Leeds exemplifies its commitment to growth and service diversification in the Yorkshire market.
