Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP  combines a proven track record of handling corporate issues in the food and dairy sector with expertise in the engineering and renewables spaces. Additionally, the specialist cross-border experience at the firm has made it a popular choice for foreign-owned businesses operating in the UK. In Hull, Andrew Funnell heads up the practice. Described as ‘energetic and vastly experienced’, his practice incorporates M&A work and the implementation of EMI schemes. In the same office, Nicholas Scott is notably strong in corporate finance mandates, while Martin Frost counts cross-border transactions among his practice strong suits.

With a practice that caters to clients ranging from SMEs to blue-chip corporates, Gosschalks‘ offering encompasses general commercial work, M&A, demergers and corporate fundraisings. Housebuilding, finance and renewables are among the sectors in which the team sports specialist expertise. Nigel Beckwith , who leads the Hull-based team, counts management buyouts and joint venture agreements among his practice strengths. Andrew Tarbutt is an authority on private equity investments. Paul Plaxton handles a high volume of M&A mandates, while James Phinn is known for guiding clients through complex trading and licensing agreements. Emma Orriss is frequently tasked with overseeing acquisitions and corporate reorganisations.

The ‘friendly, honest and reliable experts’ at Rollits LLP are sought out by a range of PLCs, privately-owned companies, LLPs and joint venture vehicles. The team is also a popular port of call for clients from the education sector such as multi-academy trusts. Practice head John Flanagan frequently acts on management buyouts and matters that lie at the nexus between corporate work and education. Richard Field is frequently called upon to assist with disposals and corporate reorganisations. Donna Ashbridge and Harry Spice further enrich the corporate expertise at the firm.

Praised for being ‘proactive in finding commercial solutions to assist transactions’ Wilkin Chapman LLP‘s practice centres on demergers, complex mergers and share buy-backs. The unit’s mastery of commercial law encompasses supply agreements, franchise agreements, and international distribution agreements. Nasim Sharf leads the Beverley team and frequently brings his tax expertise to bear on corporate matters such as exit planning and share schemes. Alistair Latham is frequently tasked with advising regional clients on succession planning matters. Sarah Kemp counts company incorporations and corporate restructuring among her spheres of proficiency.