Elliott Hill returns to Sheffield to bolster MD Law’s insolvency team, bringing a wealth of national and international experience.
- Having worked with renowned law firms globally, Hill specialises in handling complex insolvency and restructuring cases.
- Before joining MD Law, Hill gained significant exposure to high-profile insolvency matters across jurisdictions including Hong Kong and Dubai.
- Hill will collaborate with MD Law’s partners to enhance the firm’s reputation in insolvency law.
- MD Law provides detailed advisory services on corporate insolvency and restructuring, offering clients technical expertise and practical solutions.
Elliott Hill has made a strategic return to Sheffield, joining MD Law to enhance its insolvency and restructuring capabilities. His arrival at the boutique firm signifies a notable bolstering of expertise in insolvency law, a field where he has demonstrated considerable skill and insight over the years.
Hill’s legal journey has seen him navigate complex insolvency landscapes, working with international law firms and handling a variety of national and cross-border cases. His experience includes high-profile cases in diverse jurisdictions such as Hong Kong, the British Virgin Islands and several Gulf Cooperation Council states.
At MD Law, Hill will be integral in collaborating with partners, including Matthew Dixon, Neil Kelly, and Carl Jones. Their collective focus will be on owner-managed instructions, aiming to further build the firm’s strong reputation in insolvency and restructuring services.
Hill expressed enthusiasm about his return to a firm where he can have a direct impact on client cases. “I wanted to be more involved and have greater input into the cases I am dealing with,” Hill remarked, underlining his ambition to deliver exceptional service.
Matthew Dixon, a partner at the firm, highlighted the critical timing of Hill’s appointment, given the current climate of economic pressures and resource constraints faced by businesses. Dixon stated, “Elliott joins the team at a crucial time as businesses face a number of challenges from increasing price pressures to supply and workforce shortages.”
MD Law’s service offerings encompass robust advisory support for insolvency practitioners, highlighting their proficiency in litigious insolvency work such as claims against directors of insolvent companies. They engage in investigations and director disqualification proceedings, adding depth to their specialist services.
Additionally, the firm provides comprehensive guidance on transactional restructuring, addressing matters like pre-packs and sales agreements, director’s duties, and issues surrounding the re-use of company names. Their competence extends to handling personal financial challenges, including bankruptcy and individual voluntary arrangements.
Elliott Hill’s addition to MD Law marks a significant step in enhancing their expertise in the fast-evolving field of insolvency and restructuring.