Hill Dickinson has strengthened its North West marine team with the appointment of Graham Jackson. Graham was formerly managing partner of London maritime lawyers Jackson Parton.
Graham has 30 years' experience in all aspects of shipping litigation, both as a leading City practitioner and in P&I Club management in Holland. His arrival coincides with the recent recruitment of another marine expert, Stuart Kempson, who was previously a senior in-house lawyer with Charles Taylor in London.
Graham Jackson comments: “Hill Dickinson’s maritime heritage is renowned so I am privileged to be working with a firm with a reputation that precedes itself and has such a first class marine team. I wanted a new challenge and I am delighted to have the opportunity to help further drive the firm’s marine offering in the North West.�
John Hulmes, head of Hill Dickinson’s North West marine team says: “The recruitment of both Graham and Stuart is an indication of the strength of the marine market in the North West. We have seen a marked growth over the last six months in marine work from the local market and we are currently involved in a number of significant projects.�
Graham’s appointment brings the number of specialist marine lawyers based in the North West to 14 and reflects the marine practice group’s objective to expand it North West operation on the back of some major instructions. These include advising Liverpool City Council's Regeneration team the new City of Liverpool Cruise Terminal and acting for Westlink Group Limited on £120 million worth of investments including the acquisition of Port of Weston and the merger with Eddie Stobart.
Hill Dickinson is one of the largest marine practices in the UK following a merger with Hill Taylor Dickinson on 1 November 2006. The firm also has substantial marine capability based in its offices in London and Greece.