Legal eagles clinch high flying deal

Dec 12 2008 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

THE CHESTER office of national law firm Hill Dickinson has secured a contract to supply a range of legal services to Hawker Beechcraft Limited.

Hawker Beechcraft, the world’s leading business, special-mission and trainer aircraft manufacturer has headquarters in Wichita Kansas but has UK sites in Chester and Oxford.

Hill Dickinson will provide specialist corporate and commercial advice to the international aviation-sector operator, as it continues to expand operations at its Chester site. The legal firm will also provide advice on property, employment, insurance and intellectual property matters.

Specialists from across Hill Dickinson’s UK offices will be fielded in to complement the expert team in Chester, demonstrating the firm’s bespoke offering.

Head of Hill Dickinson’s Chester office, Robin Jones, said: “Hawker Beechcraft has made a significant investment in the region, boosting the local economy and opening up employment opportunities. We’re very pleased to be associated with such a business and hope, through the extensive range of legal expertise we have on offer, we’re able to help the business achieve further success.

She added: “We were the only law firm to exhibit at the Farnborough International Airshow this year and we remain committed to increasing our client base in this sector.”

Sally Wightman, who heads up the corporate team in Chester, said: “The corporate and commercial expertise we have on offer in Chester is second to none and will be put to good practice in our work for Hawker Beechcraft.

“We are able to offer specialist regulatory and contractual advice, along with a whole range of complementary legal services, tailored to suit Hawker Beechcraft’s requirements.”

Bruce Watson, general manager of Hawker Beechcraft Limited Chester said: “We approached Hill Dickinson as they were able to offer us the comprehensive range of legal expertise we required.”