News & Articles
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Read moreAndrew Jackson appoints Chris Booth as Partner and Head of Employment
Read moreOur employment law practice has been strengthened recently with the appointment of highly regarded solicitor Chris Booth, who joins as partner and head of employment. Jonathan Dale, who has led the firm’s employment team since 2007, has recruited Chris to the team to focus on the continued growth of …
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Read moreAndrew Jackson advises Falkland Islands Government on £109 million new port development
Read moreMembers of our shipping & transport team recently advised the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) on the signing of key contracts for the design, construction, and delivery of a substantial £109 million port facility at Stanley - one of the most significant infrastructure investments in the Islands’ history. The new port will …
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Read moreAndrew Jackson advises Whitaker Tankers on acquistion of oil tanker
Read moreWe recently advised our long-standing client, John H Whitaker (Tankers) Ltd (“Whitakers”), on its acquisition of the oil tanker FORTUNA II, now renamed WHITPROGRESS. The transaction saw Hull-based Whitakers purchase the vessel from Prax Shipping III BV. Built in Turkey in 2009, the 86.71-metre vessel was …
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Read moreManaging Partner reflects on 150th anniversary milestone for Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP
Read moreAs Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP brings its 150th anniversary celebrations to a close, the firm is firmly focused on the future. The milestone has coincided with significant growth, including a series of senior appointments, further strengthening the firm’s capability and underlining its commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Founded …
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Read moreAndrew Jackson announces further promotions across the firm
Read moreWe're pleased to announce two further promotions in recognition of the hard work, expertise, and dedication demonstrated across the firm. Rikki Foster has become an associate within our litigation practice. As an experienced solicitor, Rikki supports clients in the resolution of a wide variety of contentious matters including boundary …
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Read moreContinued recognition for Andrew Jackson in leading industry guide
Read moreAndrew Jackson has once again received several recommendations and positive client feedback in a leading, independently researched guide to the legal profession. In the 2026 UK edition of the Legal 500, published 1 October 2025, the firm is recognised as being among the region’s leading firms, having received praise …
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Read moreAnother key appointment for Andrew Jackson: Sarah Thomsen joins as partner and head of contentious probate
Read moreWe're pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Thomsen as a partner and head of the firm’s contentious probate team. Sarah is a registered contentious trust and probate specialist and a full member of the ACTAPS (Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists). With more than 20 years’ …
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Read moreThe future of farming: Andrew Jackson welcomes keynote speakers to agriculture event
Read moreWe are pleased to announce two upcoming events focused on the future of farming and landed estates, co-hosted with leading industry partners. Introduced by Helen Mellors, head of agriculture and landed estates at Andrew Jackson, the sessions will provide a platform for discussion on the pivotal economic, legislative, and …
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Read moreAnother key hire for Andrew Jackson: Caroline Hardcastle joins litigation team as Partner
Read moreWe are delighted to announce another key hire for the firm as Caroline Hardcastle joins our commercial litigation and dispute resolution practice as a partner. With over 25 years’ experience, Caroline advises clients on a wide range of high value, complex contractual disputes, shareholder and director claims, and warranty claims. …