Highly regarded for its ‘joined-up approach’ and ‘ability to relate to businesses and their trading environments’, Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP’s expertise encompasses manufacturing, food, transport, and renewables. Practice head Nick Dean is active across matters including warranty claims, liability claims and dispute avoidance. Hugh Smith‘s varied practice extends to claims based on shareholder agreements. Mike Wilson is lauded as an ’excellent litigator for commercial disputes involving ex-directors and employees’ while contentious probate specialist Sarah Pether is praised for going ‘way above’ expectations.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Mike Wilson is an excellent litigator for commercial disputes involving ex-directors and employees.’

  • ‘Mike Wilson has excellent judgement and is reassuringly calm at all times.’

  • ‘Great commerciality and reaction time.’

  • ‘Mike Wilson is a strong litigator.’

  • ‘A very knowledgeable team who always find the time to provide advice even if that includes meeting outside normal working hours. A key strength is their ability to relate to the business and its trading environment along with discussing matters in a practical sense.’

  • ‘Whilst providing legal advice in an understandable format, they also consider commercial impacts on the business and how a decision can influence future strategies. This forms a working partnership and provides confidence in continuing to use Andrew Jackson. Nick Dean is very approachable and has been excellent support whenever required.’

  • ‘From working with Andrew Jackson for many years, we have come to rely on the professional advice and action. From planning matters, through licencing and conveyancing. The whole team provide a joined-up approach ensuring nothing slips through the gaps between the different disciplines and skills. Where external expertise is required they have a wealth of knowledge who is the best in that field and seamlessly work to with them.’

  • ‘Sarah Pether goes way above what you would expect.'

Key clients

  • Ashcourt Group
  • Wykeland Group
  • Thompson Commercials
  • Walker Crips Group
  • Hargreaves Services
  • Willerby Wold Piggeries Limited
  • Modular Movements Limited
  • Blended Products Limited
  • Manolete Partners Plc
  • Everard Group
  • Begbies Traynor Group
  • RSM UK
  • Kingsbridge Corporate Solutions
  • FRP Advisory

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nick Dean

Other key lawyers

Hugh Smith, Mike Wilson, Sarah Pether