The team at Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is ‘excellent, diligent, hardworking, knowledgeable, personable and honest’, with an aptitude in acting for landowners, tenant farmers, and agribusinesses. The group is active on both contentious and non-contentious mandates, and has strength in acting on renewable energy projects. Helen Mellors leads the team, and advises on a plethora of matters, including the sale and purchase of farmland, and lease agreements. Samuel Peake has strength in acting for banking clients in the agricultural sector. Jessica Richardson joined the group from Knights plc in January 2025.
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‘I feel the firm is large enough to be able to supply expert advice in a mix of legal areas.’
‘The ability to make you feel as if you matter.’
‘The level of care and attention paid by all involved in transactions is second to none. The people are excellent, diligent, hardworking, knowledgeable, personable and honest, all key attributes for the work they undertake.’
‘Approachable, a professional firm, with a good understanding of the agricultural sector and wide range of expertise.’
‘Tasks are actioned in a prompt, efficient manner.’
Key clients
- Associated British Ports
Lawyers
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Practice head
Helen Mellors
Other key lawyers
Claire Ramsden; Samuel Peake; Susie Mortonson; Jessica Richardson