Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP‘s Hull based real estate and property practice is noted for its ‘strong' expertise, spanning the full range of commercial property issues. The team excels in high value site and property acquisitions, and in letting and lease arrangements for ports, education clients and for landed estates. Geoff Phillips leads the team and is well-regarded for assisting occupying businesses on commercial matters. Key contacts include Richard Mays and Andrea Hewitt, who cover strategic advice on development and regeneration projects, and David Dixon who routinely acts for port and dock clients. Stephen Unwin and Steven Berry  both retired at the end of 2023, while Kirsty Barsby joined the York office from Knights plc in December 2023.

Gosschalks handle a broad range of property work mandates, from initial site acquisitions, planning and construction through to lease negotiations, sales and disposals. The firm’s client roster includes residential builders and developers, public authorities, charities and lenders. Practice head Mark Teal is highly regarded for his expertise in the licensed retail trade sector, Andy Bell handles acquisitions and disposals across the retail and leisure sectors, and Charlotte Chilcott regularly acts for landowners in agricultural projects, areas in which Zoe Carmichael is an expert.

Rollits LLP houses a commercial property team praised for its ‘excellent technical knowledge’, handling a broad array of commercial matters including title reviews, licence and lease negotiations, in addition to corporate deals and secured lending issues. David Hextall leads the team alongside Sophie Wheeldon, with both routinely advising on leasehold and freehold transactions and corporate support matters. Ruth Maltby-Sinkler is a key name for business leases. Former practice head Chris Crystal left the firm at the end of 2023.