Liverpool Law Mar 2017

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Industry recognition
for niche lawyers
A Wirral- based niche personal
injury defence firm, has been
shortlisted for a prestigious
award by the body which
promotes Liverpool’s maritime
industry as a world class
Centre of Excellence.
DGB Solicitors is up for the
Mersey Maritime Industry
Awards 2017 in the Maritime
Professional Services category.
The Hoylake-based law firm was
formed by Principal, Debbie
Black in 2003 and specialises in
the defence of personal injury
claims, in particular marine
related injury claims. DGB
provide bespoke representation
for a mix of insurance
companies, P & I Clubs and
businesses.
The firm has developed a highly
competitive business which is
fast becoming a market leader in
innovative client care and
specialist advice. The team, led
by Debbie Black, has created a
strong market presence and are
delighted to have been
nominated in such an important
business category.
Debbie said “When I took a step
off the ladder of a large
corporate firm in 2003, my
business vision was to provide a
high calibre, competitively
priced, flexible legal service to
clients. This inevitably involved
considering the way in which
legal services are delivered,
embracing a number of business
technologies.”
“We are highly collaborative,
innovative and outward-looking;
committed to sharing good
practice and ideas. We are keen
to promote the North West as
the “go to” destination for
expertise in maritime
professional services and to
work with others to establish
this.
Debbie Black
Mersey Maritime’s Chief
Executive, Chris Shirling-Rooke,
has stated that “… the number
and quality of entries for the
2017 Mersey Maritime Industry
Awards has risen for the third
consecutive year, which will
make for an exciting awards
evening”.
Responding to this Debbie
continued: “This makes it all the
more thrilling to be shortlisted
alongside other highly
prestigious firms. It’s terrific
recognition for the team and all
their hard work. Small and
medium sized businesses are
absolutely crucial to the
economy in the current climate
and this type of award provides
that extra incentive to those at
the sharp end who are working
away. It also helps to put the
North West firmly on the map
as the innovative and thriving
business destination we all know
it to be.”
The winner will be announced
by BBC presenter Louise
Minchin at a black tie Awards
Dinner on 9th March 2017 at
Liverpool Football Club.
Rachael Allen joins Hill Dickinson’s
growing property team
Rachael Allen has joined International law firm Hill Dickinson’s
property team as Senior Associate.
Rachael has crossed the Pennines and returned to her home town of
Liverpool, after having gained a wealth of experience in dealing
with real estate transactions within the esteemed real estate team at
Nabarro. Rachael joined Nabarro’s real estate team in Sheffield as a
newly qualified solicitor back in 2005.
Rachael will work within Hill Dickinson’s growing property and
construction team, which is led by David Swaffield, and will advise
a wide range of clients on property work including sales,
acquisitions, landlord and tenant matters, due diligence, corporate
and banking support work.
Commenting on her return to Liverpool and joining Hill Dickinson
Rachael said: “I am really pleased to be returning to Liverpool, the
city where I went to school, college and university, and where my
family still live.
Hill Dickinson has an extremely strong client base including names
such as DHL, Peel, Iceland, Cammell Laird and Co-operative
Group. Its property team is one of the fastest growing in the north
and it was a great opportunity for me to join at a time of rapid
expansion and to be working alongside some of the leading property
law professionals in the UK.”
Head of Hill Dickinson’s Property team David Swaffield said:
“Rachael brings over a decade of property law experience to the
firm and joins us at an important time as this dynamic team builds
on its recent success and plans for further growth in 2017.”
Rachael Allen
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