The ‘technical and very knowledgeable’ Hull-based team at Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP stands out for its ability to handle large property portfolios and advise on property investments, disposals, and development projects. Acting for a large roster of property holders and developers, the practice offers particular expertise to clients in the energy sector, as well as to port and dock operators. Led by the experienced partner Geoff Phillips, a key contact for disposals and acquisitions, the team also relies on the expertise of property development lawyer Richard Mays. David Dixon, who manages the practice’s relationship with Associated British Ports, and Andrea Hewitt are also highly recommended.
Commercial property: Hull and East Yorkshire in Yorkshire And The Humber
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP
Practice head(s):
Geoff Phillips
Other key lawyers:
Richard Mays; David Dixon; Andrea Hewitt; Stephen Unwin; Adrian West
Testimonials
‘Technical and very knowledgeable.’
‘Richard Mays has excellent attention to detail and provides a very high standard of client service, which I have never received elsewhere.’
‘Richard Mays offers solid practical advice.’
‘Andrea Hewitt is knowledgeable and offers excellent availability, rapid responses, and a practical approach.’
‘Experienced team with rounded real world advice. Ability to see the issues and cost-benefit trade offs of any specific purchase.’
Key clients
Associated British Ports
Gleeson Regeneration Limited
Integra Buildings Limited
Kexgill Group
Lindum Group
Sewell Retail Limited
The Sheffield Investment Company Limited
Urban Developments (York) Limited
West Building Supplies Limited
Wykeland Group Limited/Bridgeland Developments Limited/Watergate Developments Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Associated British Ports in connection with the ongoing management, letting and development of its substantial Humber Port Estate, comprising Hull, Goole, Grimsby and Immingham and including transactions in connection with dock infrastructure and offshore wind farm schemes.
- Acted for a property development company from South Yorkshire on the sale of a site with adjoining landowners, with the planning outline for 450 houses conditional on satisfying a range of conditions.
- Acted for Urban Developments (York) Limited on the funding and development of an 88 studio apartment scheme in the Leeds City Centre together with Qip, a private equity real estate developer.
Gosschalks
Gosschalks‘ commercial property practice maintains close relations with a number of commercial developers, builders, and licensed retailers, which instruct the firm to advise on commercial acquisitions and disposals. Under the leadership of Mark Teal, the team is also increasingly active in advising on developments in the energy space. Other key contacts in the team include licensed retail expert Andy Bell as well as Charlotte Chilcott, who advises landowners and lenders in connection with high-value transactional matters. Jonathan Beharrell is another name to note. Justin Graves departed the firm in September 2022.
Practice head(s):
Mark Teal
Other key lawyers:
Andy Bell; Charlotte Chilcott; James Houston; Zoe Carmichael; Jonathan Beharrell
Testimonials
‘This is a friendly, helpful team who deliver as required. Our office are frequently in contact with Gosschalks.’
‘We deal mainly with Jonathan Beharrell and have a very good working relationship with him.’
Key clients
AGE UK
Arnold White Estates Limited
Beal Developments Limited
EI Group plc
Horncastle Group plc
KCOM
Lovel Developments (Yorkshire) Limited
McMullen & Sons Limited
Moto Hospitality Limited
Valiant Pub Company Limited
Wilko Limited
William Hill plc
Rollits LLP
Rollits LLP provides an ‘exceptionally responsive‘ service to property investors, corporate landlords and tenants, and lenders regarding real estate financings. Sophie Wheeldon, who advises on corporate site leases and acquisitions, was promoted to partner in May 2023.
Other key lawyers:
Sophie Wheeldon; Ruth Maltby-Sinkler
Testimonials
‘The firm is uniquely able to serve your individual requirements whilst retaining their corporate structure and services.’
‘Sophie Wheeldon is always on hand to provide advice and guidance and prioritise workloads when urgent matters present themselves. Working for an organisation that is very reactive, it is essential that our legal advisers are able to adapt to challenges and opportunities when they arise.’
‘I have been a client of the team in different capacities for a long time. I have always felt in safe hands: The advice and service have been consistently practical and excellent. I have dealt with different team members and consistently received the same level of service.’
Key clients
AAK International AB
Bishop Burton College
Cranswick plc
Hull City AFC/Allam Marine Limited
Hull College
J R Rix & Sons Limited
Paneltex Limited
Reckitt Benckiser plc
The Helmsley Group
The Retreat York
York College