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Hill Dickinson—Sam Nichols

20 January 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Firm bolsters London construction team with partner hire
Leading international law firm Hill Dickinson has announced the appointment of Sam Nichols, who joins the firm’s London City office as a construction partner. 
 
Nichols (pictured, left) brings 25 years of experience to the firm and has advised on the construction law aspects of procuring and financing developments and infrastructure projects. His areas of expertise include acquisitions and disposals, regeneration, development and the provision of related infrastructure. Nichols also has extensive experience in advising development funders on the construction law aspects of secured lending arrangements.
 
Nichols is rated as a leading construction lawyer in Chambers UK and recognised in the Legal 500 as a leading partner in commercial property development. He joins the firm from Maples Teesdale, where he was head of construction and a lead partner in the living sector team. Prior to that, he trained and qualified at Taylor Wessing, where he was a partner from 2008.
 
Nichols joins Hill Dickinson’s London City office as part of the construction and engineering team, headed by Alan Pugh. This latest appointment represents the continued growth of Hill Dickinson’s London office and the wider Business Services Group, which made 12 lateral partner hires in the last year, with a pipeline of further hires due to join in 2025.
 

Fiona Parry, head of Business Services at Hill Dickinson, said: 'The recruitment and development of exceptional senior talent is a critical component in our growth strategy as a leading provider of legal services to business. Sam’s extensive experience,  spanning more than two decades, will further consolidate our position in the UK construction market, allowing our clients to tap into his specialist knowledge and expertise. His appointment underscores our commitment to delivering leading services to organisations in the City.'

Alan Pugh (centre), head of construction at Hill Dickinson, said: 'Sam's extensive construction background and, in particular, his focus on living assets will further enhance the range of services we offer to our clients. His expertise will also help us attract new business and expand our practice, benefiting our client base with a wider range of solutions and greater value. With Labour reforms poised to boost the construction industry, Sam's appointment comes at a time of heightened activity. I'm confident that Sam will be a valuable asset to our team and look forward to seeing how his contribution will drive our success.'

Sam Nichols, partner at Hill Dickinson, added: 'Following a year of significant growth in 2024, it’s certainly an exciting time to be joining Hill Dickinson.  With the construction sector key to growing the wider economy under the new government , I’m looking forward to joining the firm’s construction team at a pivotal moment and to pushing the development of the firm’s London practice. With Hill Dickinson’s commitment to growth and excellent client service, I am confident that we will achieve great things.'

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