Hill Dickinson grows disputes team

Commercial law firm Hill Dickinson has strengthened its national disputes resolution team with the appointment of partners Richard Wilson in Leeds and Ritchie Irvine in Manchester.

Richard joins the firm’s Leeds office from Knights, bringing specialist expertise in commercial litigation and the betting and gaming sector. 

Meanwhile, Ritchie arrives from DWF with more than 30 years’ experience in banking and finance litigation.

The appointments expand Hill Dickinson’s presence across Yorkshire and the North West while strengthening its commercial disputes capability.

They represent the firm’s tenth and 11th senior lateral hires of 2026, supporting Hill Dickinson’s continued investment in its UK business and growing partnership.

Nina Ferris, head of commercial disputes resolution at Hill Dickinson, said: “It’s a pleasure to welcome Richard and Ritchie to the team. 

“Both bring an exceptional depth of experience and a proven track record of delivering high-quality, strategic advice to clients to further strengthen our national disputes resolution capability. 

“Richard’s arrival also expands our presence in Leeds, marking an important step in the firm’s continued expansion in Yorkshire and enhancing the service we can offer clients operating in the region.”

Fiona Parry, head of business services group at Hill Dickinson, added: “The continued success of our business services group reflects both the strength of our offering nationally and the scale of our ambition.

“Our lateral hire programme has been a key driver of this growth, with a series of high-quality senior appointments adding strength and depth across the firm. 

“We are increasingly attracting outstanding individuals who recognise the strength of our platform and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within our equity structure. 

“We look forward to Richard and Ritchie being joined by further additions to our partnership in the coming months.”

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