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Dickinson Dees and Bond Pearce in talks to create £92m firm

I have worked at Dickinson Dees for 12 years. In fact this is a second career for me having worked in fund management and the financial services - a very tough working environment which focuses on results and the "bottom line". However, it is not a "bitchy" industry. There are a number of comments on this blog which are really "catty" - is it so impossible to post constructive professional comments? One of the things that impresses me about Dickinson Dees (amongst others) is the leadership of the firm to be found in John Marshall and Jonathan Blair. On a personal level they have genuine integrity and are extremely approachable and personable. On a commerial level they have strong business acumen, i.e. in a fast consolidating market they have a great sense of direction and focus. The proposed merger opens up so many future business possibilties for both firms. I and many others at Dickinson Dees feel very positive about it. My view is not untypical of the majority of people working at Dickinson Dees. For those who have left Dickinson Dees and have found the grass to be greener, then I am very happy for you and wish you all the luck in the world but the grass on this side of the fence is not just green it is very verdent! For the avoidance of any doubt I don't work in the PR/Marketing team. I am a fee earner who enjoys working in a firm which has direction and wants to genuinely engage with its employees.

14-Sep-2012

2:35 pm