Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Hull
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has provided trusted legal services since 1874, combining 150 years of heritage with modern expertise. Our client-focused approach prioritises understanding individual needs, offering tailored solutions across business, personal, and international legal matters. With offices in Hull, York, Grimsby, and Scarborough, we serve clients regionally, nationally, and internationally.Our multidisciplinary team brings sector-specific experience to deliver commercially valuable advice, maintaining a commitment to quality through continuous staff development and industry recognition. We specialise in areas including commercial litigation, corporate law, family mediation, real estate, and regulatory compliance, as evidenced by consistent rankings in legal directories like The Legal 500.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Law
Family Mediation
Real Estate
Employment Law
Probate Services
Maritime Law
Agricultural Law
Regulatory Compliance
International Trade
Highlights and features
- We offer 150 years of combined legal expertise across multiple practice areas
- Our team includes specialists ranked in legal directories like The Legal 500
- We maintain regional, national, and international service capabilities
- We provide sector-specific legal advice tailored to client requirements
- Our offices in four locations ensure local accessibility with global reach
What people say
Trusted legal partner
Superb service
Excellent professional service
Modern approach
Proven track record
Services
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation team handles complex business disputes, debt recovery, and regulatory matters. With expertise in court procedures and alternative dispute resolution, we protect client interests across sectors including manufacturing, maritime, and international trade. Our solicitors combine strategic thinking with practical solutions to resolve conflicts efficiently while minimising business disruption.
Corporate Law
We provide comprehensive corporate legal services covering mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. Our solicitors advise on shareholder agreements, governance frameworks, and compliance matters. With experience handling both domestic and cross-border transactions, we offer practical guidance for business owners and corporate entities navigating complex legal requirements during growth phases or restructuring periods.
Family Mediation
Our family mediation services facilitate constructive resolutions in relationship breakdowns and child custody matters. Accredited mediators help couples reach voluntary agreements on financial settlements and parenting arrangements without court intervention. We prioritise client emotional wellbeing while ensuring legally sound outcomes that protect family interests and long-term relationships.
Real Estate
Our real estate team specialises in commercial property transactions, acquisitions, and development projects. We handle lease agreements, land disputes, and property financing for businesses and private clients. With local market knowledge across Yorkshire, we deliver strategic advice on property investments, developments, and asset management while ensuring compliance with current regulations.
Employment Law
We offer specialist employment law advice covering workplace disputes, contract drafting, and HR policy implementation. Our solicitors assist employers with disciplinary procedures, redundancy processes, and equality compliance. We provide proactive guidance to prevent issues and represent clients in employment tribunals when necessary, ensuring balanced protection of business and employee interests.
People
Mark Pearson-Kendall
Managing Partner
Mark leads the firm with over 25 years' experience in strategic legal management. He oversees service delivery across all offices while maintaining active involvement in complex client cases. His leadership focuses on maintaining the firm's heritage values while implementing modern service standards.
Dominic Ward
Senior Partner
Dominic specialises in international legal matters with particular expertise in maritime and commercial fisheries law. He leads the firm's Falkland Islands engagement and advises on cross-border transactions. His 30-year career includes significant maritime law precedents and industry representation.
Sue Brown
Practice Director
Sue coordinates service delivery across multiple practice areas, ensuring quality standards. With over two decades at the firm, she manages multi-disciplinary teams handling complex legal projects. Her focus remains on implementing client feedback to improve service frameworks.
Philip Ashworth
Partner
Philip leads the corporate and commercial department, advising on business transactions and growth strategies. He serves on regional business forums and contributes to legal publications. His expertise spans mergers, acquisitions, and international trade agreements for SMEs and larger enterprises.
Jennifer Bradford
Partner - Head of Client Service
Jennifer oversees client relations and compliance standards across all offices. She implements training programs to enhance client communication and service consistency. Her initiatives have improved client retention rates by 40% over five years through targeted service improvements.
Questions
What areas of law does Andrew Jackson specialise in?
We specialise in commercial litigation, corporate law, family mediation, real estate, employment law, maritime matters, and international trade regulations, with additional expertise in agricultural and regulatory legal services.
Which cities have Andrew Jackson offices?
Our main offices operate in Hull and York, with additional locations in Grimsby and Scarborough providing accessible legal services across Yorkshire and beyond.
Is Andrew Jackson a law firm with accreditations?
We are authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (reference 636741) and maintain professional standards through continuous staff development and industry recognition in legal directories like The Legal 500.
How does Andrew Jackson handle international cases?
Our international team operates from Hull with specialist expertise in maritime law, commercial fisheries, and cross-border transactions, including significant experience advising clients in the Falkland Islands.
What makes Andrew Jackson different from other law firms?
We combine 150 years' heritage with modern legal approaches, offering regional accessibility and national/international capabilities while maintaining personal client relationships characteristic of Yorkshire-based firms.
Reviews (6)
Emma L.
Sep 06, 2020
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John Taylor dealt with the conveyancing for both the selling of our property and purchase of our new house. It was a complicated move, due to unforeseen circumstances but, throughout the process, he was friendly, knowledgeable, professional and knew the exact state of our file. Whilst he was away, his colleague Claire Ryder took over and she too was professional and communicative. It was easy to get hold of John and he really did guide us through a process that made us nearly lose our sanity at times, so I can't thank him enough!
David Harrison
Sep 03, 2020
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Efficient, professional service from Peter Duffus. In a sensitive inheritance dispute, he was extremely personable and kept the whole process jargon free. Would thoroughly recommend
Efficient, professional service from Peter Duffus. In a sensitive inheritance dispute, he was extremely personable and kept the whole process jargon free. Would thoroughly recommend
Hail Longley
Nov 27, 2019
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Notary services minefield. Called to enquire about a notary service but conflicting information was too confusing and their prices fluctuated every time we spoke. Went elsewhere in Scarborough instead, much more professional and helpful.
Spencer Howell
Sep 04, 2019
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Nick Dean is an outstanding solcitor first class service. Finally after 17 years a Solcitor who knows his stuff !!
S. J.
Dec 11, 2018
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Rang them up to enquire about whether they could help with something ( the particular service was listed on their website). The person I spoke to said, " Oh, thats something we dont deal with I am afraid." I said , " Well it says so on your website". The person hung up. I was seriously unimpressed.
Matthew Thurston
Sep 06, 2018
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Not a place I would use if you need help with anything legal. Useless and don't do the job they are being paid for.
