Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP’s shipping team is headed by Dominic Ward, a dry shipping expert specialising in complex multi-party charterparty disputes and cargo issues. Gavin Farquhar is a trusted adviser for developers and vessel suppliers involved in offshore wind projects, particularly for clients based in the Falkland Islands.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team at Andrew Jackson Solicitors are very experienced in maritime and fishing legislation, particularly in the South West Atlantic/Falkland Islands. They have 'tailored' a system to make it easy for us to exchange information in a very IT challenging area.’

  • ‘We work with a specialist in this field, Gavin Farquhar. His experience and knowledge of Falkland Islands Law is strong.'

  • 'Interactions with Andrew Jackson feel very personal rather than corporate, which makes working with them very comfortable. They are able to draw on a wide range of in-house expertise.'

  • 'Having a long-term and trusted relationship with a key individual makes introductions to different parts of the business painless and effortless, and gives a sense of confidence in the team.'

Key clients

  • Associated British Ports
  • Boluda Towage SMS
  • Blue Water Shipping
  • Environment Agency
  • Woods River Cruises
  • Southern Cross Limited
  • Fortuna Limited

Work highlights

Advised Hull City Council on key contracts (including drafting them) for the refurbishment of two historic vessels (Arctic Corsair and Spurn Light Vessel) which are key features of the Hull: Yorkshire Maritime City regeneration project worth over £30 million.

Practice head

Dominic Ward

Other key lawyers

Gavin Farquhar