Next Generation Partners

Leading Associates

Corporate and commercial: Hull and East Yorkshire in Yorkshire

Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP

Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has a ‘proactive and very responsive’ corporate and commercial team, with vast experience advising clients on complex international transactions. A particular strength of the team lies in advising tech companies in undertaking software and hardware development, with members also skilled at handling matters in the food and renewables sectors. Andrew Funnell ‘goes the extra mile’ for his clients, with knowledge of the engineering sector. Funnell works closely with corporate finance specialist Nicholas Scott to deliver ‘a great service with excellent communication’. Keith Benton joined the practice in April 2025.

Responsables de la pratique:

Andrew Funnell


Autres avocats clés:

Nicholas Scott; Martin Frost; Samuel Peake; Keith Benton


Les références

‘The commitment to understanding their clients, particularly well versed in understanding different business models and listening to your questions and concerns.’

‘Particularly Martin Frost, he has gone over and above to help us achieve what we need to as a business. In new acquisitions and also follow up and other discussions.’

‘The team are proactive and very responsive. The level of communication to the client is excellent.’

Principaux clients

Ashcourt Group Limited


Attis Insurance Brokers Limited


Advanced Plastics Group Limited


Integra Buildings Limited


Ideal Boilers Limited


Singleton Birch Limited


Walker Crips Group Plc


Dacre Son & Hartley Limited


Delta Group Engineering Limited


Mainprize Offshore Ltd


SIS (Science in Sport) Ltd


CPD Direct Limited


Bostonair Group (including Boston Energy)


Thompson Commercials Group Limited


John Good Group


Blended Products Limited


Modular Movements Ltd


Portland Fuel Limited


Lincoln & York


BW Industries Limited


Newbegin Holdings Limited


N & P Electrical Limited


New Century Foods Limited


Sewell Group Limited


Sodexo Limited


Spectrum Workplace Technology Group Limited


WJTT Group Limited


Cambridge Glasshouse Company Limited (t/a CambridgeHOK)


Riva Paoletti Limited (t/a Riva Home)


News & Ireland UK Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the Gould family on the sale of their shareholding in the food and drink wholesaler, Turner & Price Limited, to Caterfood Holdings Limited.
  • Representing the sole shareholder of York Pullman Bus Company Limited in the transaction involving the sale of the company to First Bus plc.
  • Acting on behalf of Good Travel Management Limited on the acquisition of a primarily business travel agency and management company.

Gosschalks

Gosschalks‘ corporate department is ‘hardworking and innovative’, and has a ‘very good understanding of the commercial nature of transactions’. Members of the team are adept at handling complex matters, advising on complex M&A, large-group reorganisations, and joint ventures. The team is increasingly active on matters in the renewables sector, particularly related to renewables financing and sales of high-value renewable assets. Nigel Beckwith leads the team, with private equity experts Andrew Tarbutt and Paul Plaxton playing a key role. Emma Orriss is also a noteworthy name.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nigel Beckwith


Autres avocats clés:

Andrew Tarbutt; Paul Plaxton; Emma Orriss; Charlotte Chilcott


Les références

‘Gosschalks are simply the most friendly and tactile team, where behind the smile is a ruthlessly efficient machine. Their skills and depth of knowledge on their legal portfolio is second to none.’

‘The Corporate and Commercial Team have dealt with various business acquisitions and disposals on my behalf. Collaboration has always been second to none, efficient communication and a wealth of knowledge and expertise in this niche area of law. A very good understanding of the commercial nature of transactions rather than just the fine print!’

‘Nigel Beckwith ( Partner) – an outstanding Contributor from a negotiation standpoint. Emma Orris – ( Partner) – No stone unturned! and excellent communication skills. Andrew Tarbutt – A wealth of experience and thinks outside the box.’

Principaux clients

ResQ Limited


SLS Group Limited


Ideal Boilers Limited


WHM Pet Group Limited


The 55 Group Limited


Wilkin Chapman Rollits

Wilkin Chapman Rollits is praised as ‘one of the top law firms in the region’, with a wealth of experience acting on leading banking and funding matters. Members of the team routinely act for PLCs, private companies, joint ventures, and LLPs on a wide range of leading matters. John Flanagan and Ian Sherburn are key to the practice; Flanagan has extensive expertise advising on company structures and corporate governance for SMEs. Sarah Kemp is ‘one of the best corporate partners in this region’ and is noted alongside Richard Field.

Responsables de la pratique:

John Flanagan; Ian Sherburn


Autres avocats clés:

Sarah Kemp; Richard Field


Les références

‘Wilkin Chapman Rollits are one of the top law firms in the region. They have a highly diverse team and embrace technology throughout.’

‘Sarah Kemp is one of the best corporate partners in this region. Her attention to detail is unrivalled and that combined with her commercial acumen and her passion for ensuring clients get best advice is phenomenal.’

‘Sarah Kemp and the team and Wilkin Chapman Rollits were professional and personable, providing pragmatic advice to our client. We worked on a complex cross-boarder transaction, and Sarah provided clear and concise legal advice making sure our client understood what was happening at each stage.’

Principaux clients

Minstergate Holdings Limited


RMS Ports Limited


KABE Holdings Limited


F D Bird Partnership / Yarrow Aggregates Ltd


The Shareholders of Holivans Limited


Green Wood Parks Limited


Interdoor Holdings Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Minstergate Holdings Limited on the purchase of TJS Self Drive.
  • Advised Green Wood Parks Limited on the purchase of Northcliffe and Seaview Holiday Parks in Whitby together with a multi-million pound refinance with Barclays.
  • Advised the shareholders of Holivans Limited on the sale of Holivans Caravan Park in Skegness to Haven Leisure Limited.