Next Generation Partners

Leading Associates

Commercial property: Hull and East Yorkshire in Yorkshire

Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP

Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP, renowned for ‘strong expertise in all property matters’, provides a comprehensive range of commercial property services across various industries. The group's expertise spans development projects, agricultural matters, port, harbour, and dock-related work, corporate support issues and securitisations, renewable energy and clean-tech initiatives, as well as leasing large warehouses and storage facilities. Practice head Geoff Phillips particularly focuses on matters related to acquisitions and disposals of both freehold and leasehold properties for occupying businesses, investors, and developers; while ‘knowledgeable professional' Richard Mays handles matters involving development schemes, sales of packaged development plots, and disposals of surplus land assets.

Responsables de la pratique:

Geoff Phillips


Autres avocats clés:

Richard Mays; Claire Ramsden; Andrea Hewitt


Les références

‘There is a pragmatism in their approach. Claire Ramsden has a great combination of technical knowledge and the ability to communicate that with clients and other stakeholders in a way that fits their understanding.’

‘This practice is a very well run professional operation. Richard Mays is a standout – thorough, knowledgeable professional, excellent with communication and basically knowing his job.’

‘The team have always taken the time to understand the culture of our business and as such it helps them act on our behalf.’

Principaux clients

Associated British Ports


Hull4Heroes


Sewel Group


Yorkare


Gleeson Regeneration Limited


 


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised UK veterans’ charity Hull4Heroes in connection with a project to create a veterans’ village community in the outskirts of Hull providing transitional housing, training and support for ex-service personnel and their families.
  • Advised Brocklesby Estate in connection with the sale to Beal of around fifty-two acres of land in Immingham, with planning consent for construction of 525 new dwellings.
  • Advised Wykeland in connection with the purchase of mixed use (commercial and residential) premises in Hull to bolster client’s existing investment portfolio.

Gosschalks

Gosschalks manages acquisitions and disposals across both licensed and unlicensed properties for national clients, local and national commercial developers, and residential builders, as well as public authorities, including Hull City Council, which it advises on regional infrastructure projects. The practice offers expert guidance on individual and portfolio investments, manages the legal aspects of property estate administrations, and supports clients’ estate management. Practice head Mark Teal specialises in development and licensed retail matters, including national and local development projects; while Charlotte Chilcott assists landowners, developers, national retailers, and charities with a whole spectrum of commercial property-related matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mark Teal


Autres avocats clés:

Charlotte Chilcott


Les références

‘Easy to contact and communicate with the team.’

‘Mark Teal who heads up the group is exceptional with a great commercial knowledge of the commercial property sector.’

Principaux clients

KCOM


Lovel Developments (Yorkshire) Limited


El Group Ltd.


AGE UK


McMullin & Sons Limited


Valiant Pub Company Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised El Group Limited in a lucrative refinancing exercise affecting pubs throughout England.
  • Advised on a major redevelopment of Wadworth and Company’s historic brewery in Devizes.

Wilkin Chapman Rollits

Wilkin Chapman LLP and Rollits LLP merged in April 2025, creating Wilkin Chapman Rollits, with offices across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Chris Crystal has taken on the role of practice head for Hull and the East Riding, bringing with him over two decades of experience in commercial property. He is supported by Justin Graves, who handles matters across real estate development, investment and asset management, planning and infrastructure issues, and social housing work; and Neil Franklin, who has extensive experience in rural property work, handling farm sales, purchases, and tenancies. The ‘excellent’ Sophie Wheeldon acts for a wide range of clients, from large companies to small unincorporated charities, with a focus on secured lending and corporate support work; and the ‘knowledgeable’ Tom Herd has specialist expertise in the sale, purchase, and re-mortgage of houses in multiple occupations. ‘Great communicator’ Ruth Maltby-Sinkler is another key member of the team.

Responsables de la pratique:

Chris Crystal


Autres avocats clés:

Justin Graves; Neil Franklin; Tom Herd; Sophie Wheeldon; Ruth Maltby-Sinkler; Orren Watts


Les références

‘Justin Greaves is easy to communicate with. Explains elements when I’m unsure and provides the rationale behind decisions.’

‘First class legal team. We were absolutely delighted with the service. Orren Watts (Real Estate) worked very hard to meet our target drawdown date. We received regular updates from him, nothing was too much trouble.’

‘The team are all very friendly and helpful with a very good specialist knowledge of agriculture. The individuals are all very approachable and keen to make sure matters progress as planned.’

Principaux clients

BVG Property Investments Limited


Callis & Sons Limited


Simply Students


Vuba Chemical Innovations Limited