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Media and entertainment Oct 01 2010

Highlights for Dickinson Dees LLP’s media team in 2009 included acting for CN Group on the disposal of a number of local radio franchises, and acting for Netplay TV plc on the acquisition of the Challenge Jackpot business from Two Way Gaming. Jamie Pass and practice head Jeremy Swift are recommended.Read

Pensions Oct 01 2010

Dickinson Dees LLP’s sizeable pensions team is headed by Martin Poore and provides advice on scheme mergers and closures as well as restructuring for both private and public sector clients.Read

Personal injury - claimant Oct 01 2010

Browell Smith & Co is a regular choice for personal injury cases, particularly relating to asbestos litigation, acting for a heavyweight trade union client base and also attracting a substantial number of instructions from individuals. Brian Freeman heads the practice.Read

Personal injury - defendant Oct 01 2010

Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP has a particular reputation for its occupational disease and motor work, acting for a strong roster of insurers such as Allianz and Aviva, with 2009 seeing an increase in instructions from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau. Headed by Richard Clarke, who manages the general liability work, the team also features occupational disease expert Toby Scott.Read

Personal tax, trusts and probate Oct 01 2010

David Dale’s team at Dickinson Dees LLP, which also features respected partner and worldwide STEP council member George Lyall, advised on the administration of 120 estates with a combined value of £350m in 2009. The practice operates nationally to offer specialist investment, pension and tax-planning strategies for business owners, entrepreneurs and wealthy individuals.Read

Private finance initiative (PFI) Oct 01 2010

Dickinson Dees LLP's Iain Greenshields continues to assist on a wide variety of PFI projects in the local authority sector, with the firm acting on a number of BSF schemes nationwide. Tim Care is also recommended.Read

Planning Oct 01 2010

Dickinson Dees LLP’s planning team ‘provides an excellent service’, with Paul Finch singled out for his retail and urban regeneration expertise. The team, led by Frank Orr, advised Kingston upon Hull City Council on planning and compulsory purchase matters relating to housing market renewal schemes and a new academy.Read

Professional negligence Oct 01 2010

Crutes Law Firm has a national reputation for its professional indemnity work in the legal sector, with clients highlighting the team's 'experience, knowledge and efficiency in dealing with instructions in a timely manner'. It achieved a settlement in a case involving over 100 claims against a firm of solicitors, as well as settling a £3m mortgage fraud claim for £1m. Helen Ager leads the team.Read

Property litigation Oct 01 2010

Jen Smurthwaite at Dickinson Dees LLP handles litigation for local authorities and housing associations, as well as private sector clients such as Northern Rock and The Go-Ahead Group.Read

Public Sector Oct 01 2010

Dickinson Dees LLP's public sector strengths lie in its procurement and education offerings; it is 'very professional' and 'technical knowledge is always up to date'. Rowan Ferguson heads the education practice, which sees regular instructions from the likes of Durham University, Newcastle University and University of Teesside.Read

Shipping Oct 01 2010

Eversheds LLP acted for Bank of Scotland in relation to the administration of a shipping group, which involved the arrest of vessels and restructuring issues. Senior associate Jonathan Kemp advises on ship finance matters, while team head Stephen Mackin settled in mediation a claim for contamination of a full cargo of gas oil.Read

Social housing Oct 01 2010

Dickinson Dees LLP, with ‘solid knowledge and understanding of the RSL sector and excellent strength in depth’, acts for over 20 RSLs both locally and nationally. The team is led by ‘sound practitioner’ Russell HallRead

Sport Oct 01 2010

Watson Burton LLP advised extensively in relation to NewcastleGateshead's successful bid to be a host city in the 2018 England World Cup. It also provided advice to Newcastle United FC on stadium naming rights.Read

Transport Oct 01 2010

Dickinson Dees LLP's transport practice focuses predominantly on the rail sector, thanks to David Rewcastle's expertise in heavy rail franchising, infrastructure and projects work.Read

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