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30 November 2017
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Hill Dickinson

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Constructive hires builds a more experienced Liverpool team

Hill Dickinson has appointed a team of four solicitors from Systech Solicitors to its Construction and Engineering team in Liverpool.

Brian Quinn, previously (founding) Partner at Systech Solicitors, solicitor, chartered quantity surveyor and mediator, joins Hill Dickinson as a Legal Director.

Nick Connor, previously Partner at Systech Solicitors and a legally qualified quantity surveyor, joins the firm as a Consultant.

Ron Farrell, who also joins as Consultant, is experienced in both the contentious and non-contentious aspects of construction law.

Phil Gazzola, a dual qualified solicitor and chartered quantity surveyor, joins as a Senior Associate.

The incoming team from Systech have specific experience of large infrastructure projects across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Their arrival brings the firm’s construction and engineering team to 16.

Alan Pugh (centre), Partner and Head of Construction and Engineering at Hill Dickinson, said: ‘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.’

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