Hill Dickinson
| Company type | Partnership |
|---|---|
| Industry | Legal services |
| Founded | 1810 in Liverpool, United Kingdom |
| Founder | Edward Morrall |
| Headquarters | Liverpool , United Kingdom |
Area served | United Kingdom, Singapore, Greece, Monaco, Hong Kong |
| Products | Legal services |
| Website | www |
Hill Dickinson is an international commercial law firm from the United Kingdom, with its main office located in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
History
The origins of Hill Dickinson date back to 1810 when Edward Morrall founded the practice in Liverpool. In 1865, John Edward Gray Hill became part of the firm, followed by John Dickinson joining as a partner in 1872, leading to the creation of Duncan, Hill & Dickinson. The firm gained prominence as a maritime law expert, notably representing the White Star Line during the inquiry and acting for the Cunard Line after the 1915 sinking of .
Edith Berthen became one of England and Wales’ earliest female solicitors when she joined in 1927. In 1931, solicitor Hector Munro played a pivotal role in representing William Herbert Wallace in a landmark appeal that resulted in the reversal of a murder conviction, setting an important legal precedent.
From 1950 until shortly before his passing in 1979, William Goffey served as senior partner. Coming from a family involved in ship ownership, he concentrated on Admiralty law.
In 2009, Hill Dickinson was placed 30th in the Black Solicitors Network Diversity League Table. By January 2010, it was acknowledged as the sixth most female-friendly law firm among the UK’s top 50 by revenue, with women making up 27% of its partners. The firm received the Golden Turd Award from Roll on Friday in 2016, reflecting employee sentiment.
In 2025, Hill Dickinson secured the naming rights as title sponsor for Everton FC’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
Offices
Hill Dickinson maintains six offices across the UK and four international branches. Its Liverpool headquarters are located at No. 1 St Paul's Square. Other UK locations include Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle (opened in 2022), Birmingham (opened in 2024), and two London offices situated at The Broadgate Tower and Jermyn Street. Internationally, offices operate out of Singapore, Greece, Monaco, and Hong Kong.