Highly regarded for its ‘joined-up approach‘ and ‘ability to relate to businesses and their trading environments’, Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP‘s expertise encompasses manufacturing, food, transport, and renewables. Practice head Nick Dean is active across matters including warranty claims, liability claims and dispute avoidance. Hugh Smith‘s varied practice extends to claims based on shareholder agreements. Mike Wilson is lauded as an ‘excellent litigator for commercial disputes involving ex-directors and employees’ while contentious probate specialist Sarah Pether is praised for going ‘way above’ expectations.
Commercial litigation: Hull and East Yorkshire in Yorkshire And The Humber
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP
Practice head(s):
Nick Dean
Other key lawyers:
Hugh Smith; Mike Wilson; Sarah Pether
Testimonials
‘Mike Wilson is an excellent litigator for commercial disputes involving ex-directors and employees.’
‘Mike Wilson has excellent judgement and is reassuringly calm at all times.’
‘Great commerciality and reaction time.’
‘Mike Wilson is a strong litigator.’
‘A very knowledgeable team who always find the time to provide advice even if that includes meeting outside normal working hours. A key strength is their ability to relate to the business and its trading environment along with discussing matters in a practical sense.’
‘Whilst providing legal advice in an understandable format, they also consider commercial impacts on the business and how a decision can influence future strategies. This forms a working partnership and provides confidence in continuing to use Andrew Jackson. Nick Dean is very approachable and has been excellent support whenever required.’
‘From working with Andrew Jackson for many years, we have come to rely on the professional advice and action. From planning matters, through licencing and conveyancing. The whole team provide a joined-up approach ensuring nothing slips through the gaps between the different disciplines and skills. Where external expertise is required they have a wealth of knowledge who is the best in that field and seamlessly work to with them.’
‘Sarah Pether goes way above what you would expect.’
Key clients
Ashcourt Group
Wykeland Group
Thompson Commercials
Walker Crips Group
Hargreaves Services
Willerby Wold Piggeries Limited
Modular Movements Limited
Blended Products Limited
Manolete Partners Plc
Everard Group
Begbies Traynor Group
RSM UK
Kingsbridge Corporate Solutions
FRP Advisory
Gosschalks
Core tenets of the commercial litigation practice at Gosschalks include claims connected to the hospitality and retail trade, partnership disputes and large multi-party actions. Team head Matthew Fletcher is known on the market for his strong track record in complex construction and real estate disputes. Steve Dillon is a key part of the firm’s strength in multi-party litigation. Phil Osborne is versed in the intricacies of claims for breaches of restrictive covenant. Ben Marsden‘s portfolio of work includes breach of contract claims. Sam Thompson extends the team's expertise in construction, utilities and wayleaves mandates.
Practice head(s):
Matthew Fletcher
Other key lawyers:
Steve Dillon; Phil Osborne; Ben Marsden; Sam Thompson
Key clients
Ei Group Limited
William Hill Group plc
Kingspan Group plc
KCOM Group Limited
DFDS Logistics Special Cargo B.V.
Svenska Handelsbanken – Hull Office
Wilko Retail Limited
Costcutter Supermarkets
Arnold White Estates Limited
C Spencer Limited
TFG Security Limited
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited
Vossloh Cogifer UK Limited
MKM Building Supplies Limited
Northern Trains Limited (formerly Arriva Rail North)
Bridlington Harbour Commissioners
Ideal Heating Limited
Beal Developments Ltd
Moto Services
Work highlights
- Acting for an estate that is in dispute with a property developer and a utility company in relation to the sale of a large parcel of land with permission to construct a significant number of new residential properties.
- Instructed by a retired couple who purchased a significant plot of land securing permission to construct a residential property, farm and working vineyard. The team prepared advice and devised a strategy to remove and divert the utility infrastructure, ensuring that the approved development commenced on time.
- Advising the Joint Administrators of O’Reilly Contract Scaffolding Limited on their £3.6m claim for compensation due to the disturbance and losses caused by the compulsory purchase of its property by Birmingham City Council.
Wilkin Chapman Rollits
Majority and minority shareholder disputes, construction claims, and commercial contract disputes are all areas of strength for the team at Wilkin Chapman Rollits. Chris Drinkall heads up the team and is frequently tasked with handling dilapidations claims and rights of way disputes. Ralph Gilbert excels at cases that fall at the nexus between commercial and property disputes. ‘First-rate litigator‘ Caroline Hardcastle regularly appears on behalf of clients before the Technology and Construction Courts. The team was strengthened by the addition of George Coyle and Hannah Loft following the merger between Wilkin Chapman Rollits and Rollits LLP . Coyle often represents clients in investigations and prosecutions by regulatory authorities.
Practice head(s):
Chris Drinkall
Other key lawyers:
Caroline Hardcastle; Ralph Gilbert; George Coyle; Hannah Loft
Testimonials
‘Easily a match for the magic circle firms in London, this very approachable and personable team consistently produce excellent results for clients.’
‘Rollits is a practice that feels local and connected to the business community, but is also big enough to have a wide range of expertise to cover our needs when we ask for their support.’
‘Caroline Hardcastle is excellent at identifying the key issues and communicating complex issues to clients in a very accessible, timely and engaging manner. She is a first-rate litigator.’
Work highlights
rradar
rradar‘s commercial disputes team cover work encompassing contract disputes, business ownership claims and shareholder disputes for a varied roster of clients in sectors ranging from haulage to retail. Stuart Ashall is jointly responsible for overseeing the practice’s offering alongside Mark Egner, who is praised for offering enormous value to his SME clients. Emma Box, Peter Corrigan and Yana Byelova further augment the contentious expertise at the firm’s Hull office.
Practice head(s):
Stuart Ashall; Mark Egner
Other key lawyers:
Emma Box; Peter Corrigan; Yana Byelova
Testimonials
‘ Rradar is an excellent firm, particularly for SMEs facing business / contractual disputes. They are very approachable to work with, and well-organised and barristers are given plenty of time in which to prepare specialist advice. Rradar strength comes in its organised teamwork which gives clients enormous confidence. ’
‘ Mark Egner is very well prepared and a realistic litigator offering enormous value to his SME clients. ’
‘They understood the issues around the case and supported the Council through the steps required to resolve the issue.’
‘We dealt with Peter Corrigan who was very supportive and kept the Council informed through each step.’
‘The team is hugely personable, and professional. ’
‘Yana Byelova is very responsive and knowledgeable. Resolved our litigation issues. ’
‘The team were efficient and dealt with the claim in a professional and very helpful manner.’
‘Very personable and approachable. I felt listened to and was encouraged to elaborate on points from my perspective in much detail.’