Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP, renowned for ‘strong expertise in all property matters’, provides a comprehensive range of commercial property services across various industries. The group's expertise spans development projects, agricultural matters, port, harbour, and dock-related work, corporate support issues and securitisations, renewable energy and clean-tech initiatives, as well as leasing large warehouses and storage facilities. Practice head Geoff Phillips particularly focuses on matters related to acquisitions and disposals of both freehold and leasehold properties for occupying businesses, investors, and developers; while ’knowledgeable professional' Richard Mays handles matters involving development schemes, sales of packaged development plots, and disposals of surplus land assets.
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Testimonials
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- 'There is a pragmatism in their approach. Claire Ramsden has a great combination of technical knowledge and the ability to communicate that with clients and other stakeholders in a way that fits their understanding.'
- 'This practice is a very well run professional operation. Richard Mays is a standout - thorough, knowledgeable professional, excellent with communication and basically knowing his job.'
- 'The team have always taken the time to understand the culture of our business and as such it helps them act on our behalf.'
- 'Strong expertise in all property matters. Able to draw on other legal departments where matters are complex. Plus, a real commercial edge essential to our business.'
- 'Excellent technical knowledge with broad experience across a range of industries. Very responsive and high quality work.'
- 'Andrea Hewitt is always available at the drop of a hat. Very knowledgeable about the commercial market, i.e., has a practical approach to get the job done without being programmed into "can't do". She understands the importance of time scale and talks to you as a person. Very efficient.'
Key clients
- Associated British Ports
- Hull4Heroes
- Sewel Group
- Yorkare
- Gleeson Regeneration Limited
Work highlights
Advised UK veterans' charity Hull4Heroes in connection with a project to create a veterans' village community in the outskirts of Hull providing transitional housing, training and support for ex-service personnel and their families.
Advised Brocklesby Estate in connection with the sale to Beal of around fifty-two acres of land in Immingham, with planning consent for construction of 525 new dwellings.
Advised Wykeland in connection with the purchase of mixed use (commercial and residential) premises in Hull to bolster client's existing investment portfolio.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Geoff Phillips
Other key lawyers
Richard Mays; Claire Ramsden; Andrea Hewitt