From high performance to peak performance: How Hill Dickinson revolutionised legal wellbeing

Liverpool, United Kingdom
Legal Services
1,000+ employees
Case Study
Hill Dickinson, a leading international law firm, successfully implemented Leafyard's mental fitness platform to support their high-performing legal professionals with remarkable results.
About
Hill Dickinson is a leading international law firm with offices across the UK, Europe, and Asia. With over 850 legal professionals, they deliver advice and strategic guidance spanning the full legal spectrum, from non-contentious advisory and transactional work to all forms of commercial litigation.
As the legal sector navigated the post-pandemic landscape, Hill Dickinson sought innovative ways to support their professionals while maintaining their commitment to excellence and high performance.
Challenge
As the legal sector navigated the post-pandemic landscape, Hill Dickinson faced the complex challenge of supporting their professionals through a significant workplace transition whilst maintaining their high-performance culture.
The firm needed a solution that would address mental fitness in a way that resonated with legal professionals, provide practical tools for building resilience, support the transition back to office-based working, and maintain their commitment to excellence and high performance.
"We piloted Leafyard within our Corporate team to see if it was something that might go down well in the office. The feedback we got back was overwhelmingly positive! So the logical thing to do, therefore, was to open it up to the rest of the Liverpool office."

Head of Liverpool Office @ Hill Dickinson
Solution
Under the leadership of Matt Noon, head of the Liverpool office, Hill Dickinson chose Leafyard for its scientific, evidence-based approach that focuses on mental fitness rather than traditional wellness. The platform's integration with high-performance culture and practical tools for building resilience were key factors in their decision.
The firm recognised that legal professionals needed a solution that was grounded in science, non-patronising, and aligned with their high-performance culture. Leafyard's approach to mental fitness as a skill that can be developed resonated strongly with their team.

Implementation Strategy
The firm adopted a comprehensive implementation approach that integrated Leafyard into their existing culture and operations:
Leadership Integration
- Regular team updates incorporating Leafyard "Context"
- Strategic communication through newsletters and video content
- Monthly webinars covering practical topics
- Integration into business processes
First Responder Programme
Launched in October 2024, this initiative:
- Trained 20+ staff as mental health first responders
- Created dual impact across workplace and home life
- Enhanced ability to identify stress signals in teams
- Improved signposting to support resources
"I think Leafyard gives you a structure, almost like a gym for the brain."

Legal Professional
Partnership Milestone: Tower of London Showcase
In September 2024, Hill Dickinson and Leafyard celebrated their successful partnership at a landmark event at the Tower of London. This prestigious venue provided a fitting backdrop to showcase how traditional institutions can embrace innovative approaches to professional wellbeing.
During the event, Partner David Rintoul delivered a keynote speech that crystallised the strategic importance of resilience in modern legal practice, highlighting the value of practical, non-patronising approaches to mental fitness and the focus on supporting high-performing teams effectively.
Measurable Impact
The programme has delivered exceptional results compared to industry standards:
Engagement & Adoption Metrics
71%
1,400+
8.5/10
Mental Health Outcomes
12%
35%
31%
"The journey felt smart, science based, loved that it doesn't patronise the way mental health support often does."

Legal Professional
Business Benefits & ROI
The implementation has delivered measurable returns on investment:
Cost Savings
27%
£175k
4.2x
Administrative Efficiency
- Implementation required only 4 hours of HR team time
- Zero additional administrative overhead post-implementation
- Fully automated reporting and analytics
- Built-in GDPR compliance
- Automated wellbeing surveys
Cultural Impact
- Strengthened employer brand
- Improved talent acquisition
- Enhanced team resilience
- Positive impact on client relationships through improved service delivery
- Increased partner engagement in wellbeing initiatives
"The focus on high-performance encourages you to manage your thoughts in a way that helps you succeed."

Partner @ Hill Dickinson
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