Falkland Islands Legal Services for Businesses
Trusted legal advice for businesses operating in the Falkland Islands
Andrew Jackson Solicitors provides specialist legal advice to businesses, organisations and investors operating in the Falkland Islands. With a long-standing history of supporting clients in the Islands, we offer practical, commercially focused guidance across a wide range of sectors and legal matters.
Our team advises on English and Falkland Islands law and international business matters, helping Falkland Islands-based and overseas clients manage risk, complete transactions and resolve disputes with confidence.
Supporting businesses across key Falkland Islands sectors
We have extensive experience advising clients involved in:
- Maritime and shipping
- Commercial fisheries
- Oil and gas exploration and production
- Ports and infrastructure
- Transport and logistics
- Offshore wind and renewable energy
- Major projects
Our work spans both domestic Falkland Islands matters and cross-border legal issues involving UK and international counterparties.
Our Falkland Islands legal services
We provide a range of legal services tailored to businesses operating in the Falkland Islands, including:
Commercial contracts
Drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial agreements including supply, distribution and service contracts
Corporate and business law
Support with company services, joint ventures, governance and business transactions
Shipping, ports and transport
Legal support for maritime operations, logistics, port developments and related infrastructure.
Fisheries and natural resources
Advising businesses involved in commercial fisheries and resource-based industries.
Energy and infrastructure
Legal advice on projects in oil and gas, and wider infrastructure development.
Why choose Andrew Jackson for Falkland Islands legal advice?
- Established experience acting for clients in the Falkland Islands
- Sector knowledge across key industries including fisheries, shipping and energy
- Cross-border expertise in English Law and international business
- Strong professional networks within the Falkland Islands
- Trusted advisers, including work on occasion for the Falkland Islands Government
- Members of the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce
We combine technical expertise with a clear understanding of the commercial realities of operating in the islands.
A practical, client-focused approach
We understand the unique challenges of doing business in the Falkland Islands, from regulatory considerations to logistical and international factors.
Our approach is straightforward and pragmatic. We work closely with clients to deliver clear advice, helping you move forward with certainty and minimise risk.
Frequently asked questions
Do you advise Falkland Islands business under English Law?
Yes. We regularly advise Falkland Islands-based clients on English law and International legal matters.
Can you help with cross-border contracts and disputes?
We have extensive experience handling international clients on English law and international legal matters.
Do you work with overseas investors in the Falkland Islands?
Yes. We advise both local businesses and international organisations investing and commercial business matters.
Speak to our Falkland Islands legal team
If you need legal advice for your business in the Falkland Islands, our team is here to help.
Contact Gavin Farquhar
T: +44 (0) 771 8364512
E: gavin.farquhar@andrewjackson.co.uk
Andrew Coish
T: +44 (0) 7534 763214
E: andrew.coish@andrewjackson.co.uk
Alternatively, contact our team on our dedicated Falkland Islands email: falklandsislands@andrewjackson.co.uk
