Law firm expands into York

REGIONAL law firm Andrew Jackson has expanded from its East Yorkshire heartland to open an office in York.

The Hull-based firm has opened the office at The Innovation Centre on York University’s Science Park, and which will be led by new partner James Hodgson, an intellectual property law specialist who has lived and worked in York for several years.

He will be assisted by commercial litigation solicitor Andrew Robson, who, along with James, joins the firm from BHP Law.

James and Andrew will be supported by a number of Andrew Jackson’s partners including Richard Hoare, head of private client services and Paul Barker, head of property at the law firm.

Established in 1874, Andrew Jackson employs more than 100 staff including 24 partners. The firm, which also has an office in Grimsby, provides a full range of legal services to businesses and individuals throughout Yorkshire, the UK and globally.

Andrew Jackson’s managing partner, Mark Pearson-Kendall, said that opening an office in York was part of the firm’s strategy to grow the practice within Yorkshire and across the UK for the benefit of its clients: “This is a very exciting time for Andrew Jackson.  Our new office not only provides us with a springboard from which to deliver our full range of legal services in the York area but also enables James and Andrew to develop further their excellent work for clients in the region.”
 
Mark, who will also be leading the firm’s corporate law services at York, continued: “We are delighted that James and Andrew have chosen to join Andrew Jackson, which is testament to the high regard in which we are held. We anticipate that our move into York will strengthen further our existing offering, as we build upon our client base in and around the city.  Our focus remains on providing the highest quality legal services to our clients.”

James Hodgson commented: “I am delighted to join Andrew Jackson as it undertakes this exciting development. York is a vibrant city and an ideal base from which to grow the firm’s practice in North and East Yorkshire. I am looking forward to working closely with Andrew Jackson’s experienced team of lawyers as we deliver the firm’s legal services across the region.”