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.
Commercial property: Hull and East Yorkshire in Yorkshire
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP
Practice head(s):
Geoff Phillips
Other key lawyers:
Richard Mays; Claire Ramsden; Andrea Hewitt
Testimonials
‘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.
Gosschalks
Gosschalks manages acquisitions and disposals across both licensed and unlicensed properties for national clients, local and national commercial developers, and residential builders, as well as public authorities, including Hull City Council, which it advises on regional infrastructure projects. The practice offers expert guidance on individual and portfolio investments, manages the legal aspects of property estate administrations, and supports clients’ estate management. Practice head Mark Teal specialises in development and licensed retail matters, including national and local development projects; while Charlotte Chilcott assists landowners, developers, national retailers, and charities with a whole spectrum of commercial property-related matters.
Practice head(s):
Mark Teal
Other key lawyers:
Charlotte Chilcott
Testimonials
‘Easy to contact and communicate with the team.’
‘Mark Teal who heads up the group is exceptional with a great commercial knowledge of the commercial property sector.’
Key clients
KCOM
Lovel Developments (Yorkshire) Limited
El Group Ltd.
AGE UK
McMullin & Sons Limited
Valiant Pub Company Limited
Work highlights
- Advised El Group Limited in a lucrative refinancing exercise affecting pubs throughout England.
- Advised on a major redevelopment of Wadworth and Company’s historic brewery in Devizes.
Wilkin Chapman Rollits
Wilkin Chapman LLP and Rollits LLP merged in April 2025, creating Wilkin Chapman Rollits, with offices across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Chris Crystal has taken on the role of practice head for Hull and the East Riding, bringing with him over two decades of experience in commercial property. He is supported by Justin Graves, who handles matters across real estate development, investment and asset management, planning and infrastructure issues, and social housing work; and Neil Franklin
, who has extensive experience in rural property work, handling farm sales, purchases, and tenancies. The ‘excellent’ Sophie Wheeldon acts for a wide range of clients, from large companies to small unincorporated charities, with a focus on secured lending and corporate support work; and the ‘knowledgeable’ Tom Herd has specialist expertise in the sale, purchase, and re-mortgage of houses in multiple occupations. ‘Great communicator’ Ruth Maltby-Sinkler is another key member of the team.
Practice head(s):
Chris Crystal
Other key lawyers:
Justin Graves; Neil Franklin; Tom Herd; Sophie Wheeldon; Ruth Maltby-Sinkler; Orren Watts
Testimonials
‘Justin Greaves is easy to communicate with. Explains elements when I’m unsure and provides the rationale behind decisions.’
‘First class legal team. We were absolutely delighted with the service. Orren Watts (Real Estate) worked very hard to meet our target drawdown date. We received regular updates from him, nothing was too much trouble.’
‘The team are all very friendly and helpful with a very good specialist knowledge of agriculture. The individuals are all very approachable and keen to make sure matters progress as planned.’
‘Tom Herd is very friendly and knowledgeable, and will go that extra mile. Always there for help and advice.’
‘Good team who are reliable and efficient. Ruth Maltby-Sinkler is a pleasure to work with and a great communicator.’
‘Wilkin Chapman Rollits act for us on a large number and wide range of property matters. They are quick to respond, have excellent technical knowledge and provide solid advice. Sophie Wheeldon is the lead partner for the majority of our work. Sophie is extremely attentive to detail, very responsive and excellent to deal with.’
‘The firm has a breadth and diversity of specialisms in both traditional commercial and agricultural work, whereby turnaround deadlines can be met.’
‘Reliant upon the commercial property team to deal with a wide and diverse range of legal matters, we are in continuous correspondence on various matters. They communicate issues well and are able to prioritise and deal with with complex matters in an easy and legible manner.’
Key clients
BVG Property Investments Limited
Callis & Sons Limited
Simply Students
Vuba Chemical Innovations Limited