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01 December 2011
Issue: 7492 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Tricia Cottrell Hill Dickinson

Hill Dickinson has appointed Tricia Cottrell as head of family in its commercial litigation practice area.

Formerly at Halliwells and most recently JMW in Manchester, Tricia has over 25 years’ experience and specialises in divorce and judicial separation, dealing with high value financial applications. She also has expertise in Sch 1 Children Act applications, and advises clients on separation, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation, and civil partnership disputes.

David Chinn, head of the business services group, comments: “Tricia brings experience across the full range of family law. Her experience will not only enhance our offering on the family law front but will strengthen our capabilities across the commercial spectrum.”
 

Issue: 7492 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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