In the recently published 2011 edition of the Legal 500, one of the UK's leading guides to the legal professional, Andrew Jackson has reinforced its position as the top firm in Hull, securing more first tier rankings than any other firm in the region, for corporate and commercial, commercial litigation, commercial property, employment and transport.  It has been recommended in a total of 17 practice areas. 

Other rankings of note include the family department, which is the top ranked team in the Hull and Humber region; the shipping and transport department, which is recommended in the London section for transport, reflecting its national and international reach; and new rankings for charities and the projects, energy and natural resources section.

The guide highlights comments made about the firm in a number of areas and also singles out a number of the firm's lawyers, with comments including:- 

• Andrew Jackson’s wide-ranging experience includes significant work in the dairy and food sector…[the department] includes the ‘solid, sound and professional’ Martin Whitehead (corporate and commercial).

• Andrew Jackson’s team is ‘professional, competent, committed and honourable’… Hugh Smith is renowned for his ‘razor-sharp mind’ and ‘ability to untangle the small print’. The practice also includes well-respected practitioners Peter Duffus and Jeff Swales (commercial litigation).

• The arrival of Mary Walker…bolstered the ‘excellent’ team… Lee Whiting is noted for his ‘confidence and knowledge’(employment).

• Andrew Jackson’s team is appreciated for its ‘strength in depth, professional nature and knowledge’... The ‘outstanding’ Kevin Webster heads the department (tax and trusts).

• Andrew Jackson's [team] is a ‘leader in the area’ and has ‘good business acumen’... Practice head Bill Fisher’s ‘quality stands out in major cases’ (real estate).

• The ‘absolutely excellent’ transport practice at Andrew Jackson is a market leader, with teams dedicated to wet and dry shipping, sea fisheries and marine environment, and delivers an ‘accommodating, knowledgeable, professional and timely service’. Dominic Ward heads the department and is noted for his ‘knowledge and efficiency’ (shipping and transport).

Rob Penrose, managing partner at Andrew Jackson, said: “Once again, our firm has achieved some outstanding results in the Legal 500 guide.  Everyone at Andrew Jackson should feel proud that their efforts continue to be recognised by this leading guide."