England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Dispute resolution
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP’s litigation and dispute resolution team is led by Hugh Smith, who has a strong reputation in the region for handling commercial disputes, including shareholder and director disputes and professional negligence claims, among others. Other key practitioners include Nick Dean, who brings additional expertise in property litigation, and Mike Wilson, who has a broad commercial litigation practice that includes experience in contractual, corporate and insolvency litigation. Sarah Pether handles insurance and professional negligence disputes, and is another key contact in the group.
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Testimonials
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‘Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP provide clients with the quality available from city firms at provincial prices.’
‘Mike Wilson is a first-rate litigator, with particular experience in disputes involving ex-employees and ex-directors. His judgment and efficiency are superb.’
‘A very strong team.’
‘Mike Wilson is a solid negotiator.’
‘A good commercial firm with offices located in the North of England experienced in High Court litigation.’
‘Mike Wilson is a very sensible commercial litigator who impressed with his defence of serious allegations of fraud against one of his clients. He is likeable and friendly while astute and determined.’
‘The commercial litigation team at Andrew Jackson solicitors combine an impressive knowledge of the law with a practical and approachable way of working.’
‘Hugh Smith is a hugely experienced, knowledgeable and professional litigator.’
Work highlights
- Acted for a power station operator in relation to multi-million pound claims arising from the explosion of a steam generator at a power plant.
- Advised a major pig-farming business in relation to a £5m claim against a national supermarket chain following termination of a supply contract.
- Acted for the joint administrators of a Yorkshire-based timber importer in a £3.4m claim against its directors for breach of duty and related claims.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hugh Smith