Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP‘s Hull based real estate and property practice is noted for its ’strong' expertise, spanning the full range of commercial property issues. The team excels in high value site and property acquisitions, and in letting and lease arrangements for ports, education clients and for landed estates. Geoff Phillips leads the team and is well-regarded for assisting occupying businesses on commercial matters. Key contacts include Richard Mays and Andrea Hewitt, who cover strategic advice on development and regeneration projects, and David Dixon who routinely acts for port and dock clients. Stephen Unwin and Steven Berry both retired at the end of 2023, while Kirsty Barsby joined the York office from Knights plc in December 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent technical knowledge with broad experience across a range of industries.’
‘There is a pragmatism in their approach. An example is that partners will attend face to face meetings to resolve contractual negotiations that are dragging on.’
‘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.’
‘Andrea Hewitt - always available at the drop of a hat. Very knowledgeable about the commercial market. Understands the importance of time scale and talks to you as a person. Very efficient.’
‘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.’
‘Helen Mellors excellent all-round commercial property advice with a commercial advice.’
‘Richard Mays is a standout thorough, knowledgeable professional, excellent with communication.’
‘Adrian West is very thorough but also commercially pragmatic which allows him to offer up solutions to unlock situations.’
Key clients
- Associated British Ports
- Wykeland Group Limited
- Bridgeland Developments Limited
- Watergate Developments Limited
- Kexgill Group
- Sewell Group
- J Marr Group
- Yorkare
- Gleeson Regeneration Limited
- Ashcourt Group
Work highlights
Advised Kexgill on the acquisition of Raleigh House to be converted into a multi-bed cluster scheme in a multi-million pound deal.
Acting for Associated British Ports in connection with the development, letting and management of its substantial Humber Ports Estate.
Acting for the Star Inn the City Group in their flagship lease of the historic former Minster School York.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Geoff Phillips
Other key lawyers
Richard Mays; Andrea Hewitt; David Dixon; Claire Ramsden; Helen Mellors; Adrian West