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Hill Dickinson—Emma Brecknock

25 April 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Law firm hires property partner

Law firm Hill Dickinson has added to its fast-growing team in Leeds with the hire of health property partner Emma Brecknock.

Emma (pictured) joins from Capsticks and will work with clients nationally as part of the firm’s Healthcare team based in Leeds.

Emma brings over 15 years’ experience of working for healthcare bodies and organisations on a wide range of commercial property transactions, with particular expertise in property acquisitions and disposals.

She represents landlords and tenants on lease negotiations and site developments with overage and clawback arrangements as well as offering strategic estates advice including options for rationalisation and supporting clients with property portfolio management exercises within the healthcare sector.

Emma has also completed legal secondments at NHS England and Community Health Partnerships Limited.

Welcoming Emma to the team, Leeds head of office Esther Venning said: 'We’re delighted that Emma has joined us to lead our Leeds Health Property team and she will also add further partner-level capacity to our national team'.

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