Peter is an experienced and highly respected legal sector leader and former Chief Executive Officer of Hill Dickinson, one of the UK’s leading commercial law firms.
Peter joins EMM at an exciting stage in the firm’s development as we pursue ambitious growth plans and continue to strengthen our position as a specialist disputes and leading private prosecution firm. His appointment reflects our commitment to investing in exceptional leadership, robust governance and long-term strategic growth.
As Chair, Peter will work closely with the Board and leadership team to help shape the firm’s strategic direction, support the continued development of our people and practice areas, and assist EMM in delivering its expansion plans.
During Peter Jackson’s 19 years’ tenure as Managing Partner and CEO at Hill Dickinson, the business grew significantly. Between 2005 and 2023, Hill Dickinson grew from revenues of £31 million to over £141 million. Peter’s focus on the importance of building a trust culture in passionate and dynamic firms is well known.
Tamlyn Edmonds, Managing Partner, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Peter to EMM as Chair of the Board. Peter’s appointment is a significant endorsement of the firm’s vision and trajectory. Having successfully led Hill Dickinson through a period of growth and transformation, he brings invaluable experience and insight as we continue building EMM into a world leading specialist disputes, investigations and private prosecutions firm. We looked long and hard for a Chair who would prioritise our people, our clients and our future in the same way we do, and we are delighted to have found Peter.”
Peter Jackson commented:
“EMM has built an outstanding reputation in private prosecutions, investigations, civil fraud and commercial disputes. The firm has a clear vision, a talented team and significant opportunities for growth. I am excited to be joining the Board and supporting the firm’s next stage of development.”
