In these times of volatile energy prices, buying a rural property with its own renewable energy sources may seem like the perfect solution. A dedicated wind turbine in a field, and solar panels on the roof of a shed in the yard,  are sensible ways to enhance your self-sufficiency.  …

We have recently welcomed George Lyall, a highly experienced private client specialist, as a partner, marking further growth for the firm. With over 40 years’ experience in advising high net worth individuals alongside their private and charitable trusts, George has particular expertise in capital tax and estate planning. He has …

Andrew Jackson Solicitors has once again received several recommendations and positive client feedback in one of the UK’s leading independently researched guides to the legal profession. In the 2025 Legal 500 UK guide, published 2 October 2024, the firm receives praise from clients and peers across several practice areas, …

In this latest article Kirsty Barsby, a member of our Development & Strategic Projects team, considers some of the issues which often come into play when looking at drainage for former farmland which is being developed for an alternative use. Over the winter there was a significant amount of flooding …

We are pleased to announce that Leanne Stefanovic has joined our property team as an associate, strengthening the firm's client services offering across the region. Having assisted clients across a range of residential conveyancing matters for over 10 years, Leanne's experience covers all aspects of residential property sale …

Based predominantly in our Hull office, Leanne has been helping clients with residential conveyancing matters for over 10 years. Leanne’s expertise includes all aspects of residential property sale and purchase, as well as transfers of equity, newbuild and re-mortgaging. During her career, Leanne has assisted thousands of clients …

We're delighted to welcome Amy Youngman, who has joined the firm's highly regarded tax and trusts team as an associate, as we further strengthen our private client practice. Amy has over 10 years' experience advising on wills, trusts, the administration of estates and Lasting Powers of Attorneys (LPAs). …

We are delighted to be shortlisted, for the second year running, in the Northern Powerhouse Awards 2024. The firm has been nominated in the Transport category for 'Firm of the Year' whilst senior partner, Dominic Ward, has been shortlisted for 'Transport Lawyer of the Year'. The awards are determined based …

Andrew Jackson Solicitors has again secured numerous recommendations and positive client feedback in one of the UK’s leading independently researched guides to the legal profession. In the 2024 Legal 500 UK guide, published earlier this month, the firm receives praise from clients and peers across numerous practice areas, underlining …

We are delighted to announce the appointment of solicitor Georgina Wilkinson, who has joined the firm's highly regarded tax and trusts team. Georgina is a newly qualified solicitor, specialising in private client work. As well as having experience of advising clients in the preparation of wills and lasting powers …

We are delighted that Andrew Jackson has been recognised as a leading firm for private client work for the seventh consecutive year by Chambers & Partners, one of the leading industry guides to UK law firms. In Chambers' 2023 High Net Worth guide, published 20 July, Andrew Jackson is one …

In her latest article, Sarah Snow, Partner in our Private Client team, looks at the concept of Parental Alienation and its impact upon children and couples who are in the process of separation. What does Parental Alienation mean? Whilst there is no definitive definition, the term is typically taken to …

We are delighted to announce that Grace Moreton has been promoted to the position of senior solicitor in our corporate recovery and insolvency team. Grace trained and qualified as a corporate solicitor, gaining valuable experience of acting for a range of businesses across different sectors before specialising in restructuring and …

We are delighted to be shortlisted for two accolades at The Legal 500 UK inaugural Northern Powerhouse Awards 2023. The firm has been nominated in the Transport category for 'Firm of the Year' whilst senior partner, Dominic Ward, has been shortlisted for 'Transport Lawyer of the Year'. The awards, which …

A very warm welcome to Sarah Snow, who has joined our family law practice as a partner, as we continue to expand and strengthen our team. Since qualifying as a solicitor in 2008, Sarah has specialised in family law and has a broad range of experience in dealing with divorce, …

We are delighted to announce that the research findings of the Legal 500, one of the UK’s leading independent guides to the legal profession, have once again recognised Andrew Jackson as being among the leading firms. In Legal 500's 2023 guide, published 29 September 2022, the firm is …

We are very pleased to welcome two more team members to our growing private client team. With several years' experience working in the family sector, Lucy Walther will assist the team across a wealth of family matters, particularly on cases concerning divorce, children and family finances. Charlene Merry - who also …

We are delighted to announce that Claire Ramsden and Juliette Fisher have joined the firm as partners, strengthening our client offering regionally and throughout the UK. A well-known and respected lawyer, Claire undertakes a mix of commercial property work for various clients, although she has particular experience of advising …

The research findings of the Legal 500, one of the leading industry guides to law firms in the UK, have once again recognised Andrew Jackson as being among the UK's leading law firms. In Legal 500's 2022 guide, published 29 September, the Andrew Jackson team is highly recommended …

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Katy Hansom as a partner, strengthening our offering regionally and throughout the UK. Katy, who has several years' specialist experience, particularly in the areas of intellectual property and commercial contracts, said: - “I am really delighted to return to Andrew Jackson where I …

Law firm Andrew Jackson is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicola White, who joins the firm’s growing team as an associate, strengthening its offering regionally and throughout the UK. With over a decade's experience, Nicola brings expertise in contested probate cases, particularly in disputed wills and inheritance …

We are delighted to confirm that Chambers & Partners, one of the leading industry guides to UK law firms, has ranked Andrew Jackson Solicitors for private client work for the fifth consecutive year. In Chambers' annual High Net Worth guide, published 22 July, Andrew Jackson is one of only four …

Andrew Jackson Solicitors is delighted to have advised on the £1.85m purchase of Monk Park Farm, a popular family visitor attraction near Thirsk in North Yorkshire, which has re-launched after being taken over by new owners. Monk Park Farm has been acquired by York Forty Four Ltd, a …

Mike Wilson has recently joined the firm as a partner, strengthening our client offering regionally and throughout the UK. Mike’s particular expertise in commercial litigation, professional negligence and insolvency related litigation makes him a key addition to the team. Mike said: - “I am delighted and excited to return to …

We are delighted that Andrew Jackson continues to be recognised as being among the UK’s leading law firms, according to the research findings of a leading industry guide. In the 2021 edition of Chambers and Partners, published 22 October, the firm has achieved several recommendations both regionally and nationally, …

We are delighted to announce that the research findings of the Legal 500, one of the leading industry guides to law firms in the UK, have once again recognised Andrew Jackson as a top ranked firm. In Legal 500's 2021 guide, published 30 September, the Andrew Jackson team is …

We are delighted to announce that Chambers & Partners, one of the leading industry guides to UK law firms, has once again ranked Andrew Jackson's private client team in the top tier for private wealth law. In Chambers' annual High Net Worth guide, published last month, Andrew Jackson is …

Corporate partner, Daniel Hammond, recently led a cross-departmental team in advising the owners of Oxley Holdings Limited on the sale of the business and three subsidiaries to Mysing Capital Limited for an undisclosed figure. Hull-based Oxley Holdings, which was founded by the first seller, Christopher Oxley in 1985, …

Our corporate team recently advised the owners of H&R Healthcare Limited on the sale of the company to Dutch multinational Mediq BV for an undisclosed sum. Hull-based H&R Healthcare, which was founded by Managing Director Mike Hoskins in 2006, is a leading UK distributor of …

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Frost, who joins Andrew Jackson as a partner, strengthening its offering regionally and throughout the UK. A well-known figure in the region's corporate finance community, Martin's appointment follows an exceptionally busy time for the firm and underlines its …

The firm is delighted to have been recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, two of the leading industry guides to the UK’s top law firms. The rankings, which have been published in the 2019 edition of Chambers' High Net Worth Guide and the 2020 edition of …

The research findings of the Legal 500, one of the leading industry guides to law firms in the UK, have once again placed Andrew Jackson as a top tier firm in the region. In Legal 500's annual guide, published 26 September, the Andrew Jackson team is highly recommended across …

We're very pleased to announce the appointments of Claire Ryder and Emily Vint who have joined our Property team, strengthening and adding further value to our client offer across our regional offices. Paul Barker, partner and head of the Property team, said: “I am delighted to welcome Claire and …

It has been great to see so many clients and professional contacts at our recent summer seminar programme. Alongside our popular GDPR seminars in Hull and York, we hosted two private client seminars which looked at a range of key issues including equal civil partnerships and the abuse of Powers …

Our commitment to the provision of legal services built around clients' needs continues to be recognised by Chambers and Partners, one of the leading industry guides to the UK's top law firms. In the recent Chambers and Partners annual High Net Worth guide, our private client team was once …

York House Leisure, (YHL), which runs award-winning retirement and holiday parks across Yorkshire and Scotland, has acquired Gateforth Park, a derelict 45-acre site near Selby, which is earmarked to be transformed into an environmentally-friendly retirement village. Christopher Harrison, an agricultural and landed estates partner with Andrew Jackson …

We are delighted that Chambers & Partners, one of the leading industry guides to UK law firms, has once again ranked our private client team in the top tier. In Chambers' annual High Net Worth guide, published 20 July, we're one of only three firms to be recognised in …

We are delighted that Andrew Jackson continues to be recognised as being among the UK’s leading law firms. In the 2018 edition of Chamber & Partners, published 2 November, the firm has achieved several recommendations both regionally and nationally, with 10 of our lawyers being recognised in the prestigious ‘…

We are delighted that Andrew Jackson continues to be recognised as being among the UK’s leading law firms. Our burgeoning private client practice has received a further boost with the appointment of a specialist family lawyer. Debbie Gibbons, the newest family lawyer to join our top-tier ranked family …

We're delighted to announce the appointment of solicitor Samuel Peake, who has joined our growing property team. With legal experience covering commercial and agricultural property work, Samuel Peake will provide valuable support to the existing property team from the firm's York office. Partner and head of property at …

We are delighted to have advised India Steamship (ISS), a division of Indian listed company Chambal Fertilisers, on the sale of its remaining tanker fleet to Greek ship operator Centrofin Management, for an estimated USD 90 million. Dominic Ward, partner and head of our shipping and transport team, along with …

The research findings of the Legal 500, one of the leading industry guides to law firms in the UK, have once again placed Andrew Jackson as a top tier firm in the region. In Legal 500's annual guide, published 11 October, our team is highly recommended across 16 practice …

We're very proud to announce that we have been recognised as being one of the UK’s leading private client teams by Chambers & Partners. Andrew Jackson is one of only three firms in the York, Hull and surrounds region to have been top ranked by leading industry directory, …

We are delighted to announce that we have strengthened our successful private client team with a number of appointments. We have appointed solicitor, Pippa Collins, who is experienced in advising on and drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection applications, dealing with all aspects of estate administration, …