Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP combines a proven track record of handling corporate issues in the food and dairy sector with expertise in the engineering and renewables spaces. Additionally, the specialist cross-border experience at the firm has made it a popular choice for foreign-owned businesses operating in the UK. In Hull, Andrew Funnell heads up the practice. Described as ‘energetic and vastly experienced’, his practice incorporates M&A work and the implementation of EMI schemes. In the same office, Nicholas Scott is notably strong in corporate finance mandates, while Martin Frost counts cross-border transactions among his practice strong suits.
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‘Very responsive to requests for advice with almost immediate attention particularly on the corporate side where they have a very strong team. Advice is given in a practical manner without confusing the client with needless complex legal points. All are covered but in an understandable way.’
‘Very knowledgeable and responsive. Advice and action was immediate which was essential to ensure the transaction was completed on time. Andrew Funnell was particularly good at responding and ensuring everything was dealt with and understood by us the client.’
‘The team take great care to understand our business, making them feel like an extension of our organisation when working together on a project.’
‘We rate Andrew Funnell for his strategic input, as well as rolling his sleeves up and getting stuck into the detail where necessary. We also rate Nick Scott for his diligence in going through the fine detail of each transaction.’
‘The corporate team at Andrew Jackson Solicitors are proactive, knowledgeable and responsive. The team possesses a wide range of skills and has experience across a large number of sectors.'
- 'The corporate team act as a unit and client service delivery is a priority.’
‘Andrew Funnell is energetic, vastly experienced and goes above and beyond for his clients. Andrew is a proactive lawyer who acts commercially and is able to perform under pressure.'
- 'Nick Scott is diligent, commercial and technically excellent. Nick puts the client first and his level of service exceeds many others in the marketplace.'
Key clients
- Ashcourt Group Limited
- Attis Insurance Brokers Limited
- Advanced Plastics Group Limited
- Integra Buildings Limited
- Ideal Boilers Limited
- Singleton Birch Limited
- Walker Crips Group Plc
- Dacre Son & Hartley Limited
- Mainprize Offshore Ltd
- SIS (Science in Sport) Ltd
Work highlights
- Acted for the shareholders of Blackrow Corporation Limited in its sale to a new company as part of a sale to management.
- Acted for Ashcourt Group Limited in its acquisition of EC Surfacing Limited.
- Advised Hargreaves (UK) Services Limited on its acquisition of the business and assets of Greenford Haulage & Aggregates.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Andrew Funnell
Other key lawyers
Philip Ashworth; Nicholas Scott; Martin Frost; Matthew Smith; Susie Mortonson