Cooke will join the UK top 40 firm’s
At DLA Piper, Cooke was joint head of private equity with a brief to oversee the transatlantic law firm's operations in Europe, the
Cooke was also formerly national head of the respected private equity team he was instrumental in setting up at Addleshaw Goddard, during an earlier spell at the national firm.
He runs a practice that acts for private equity houses and corporate clients on management buy-outs and M&A, as well as advising on directors’ duties.
The appointment is a major signal of intent for Hill Dickinson and will add significant credibility to the 152-partner firm’s
His departure deals a blow to DLA Piper’s private equity practice, which this month emerged as the top performer in European M&A since 2004 after advising on 704 deals worth €106.8bn (£75bn) over the three-year period.
Commenting on his move, Cooke said: “Hill Dickinson has made enormous strides in the last five years, becoming one of the fastest-growing
Hill Dickinson managing partner Peter Jackson added: “I have spoken with a number of leading entrepreneurs, successful businesses and their advisers. This appointment is a significant milestone in delivering what they are looking for.”
