Andrea returned to Gosschalks as a Partner in our Commercial Property team in 2026, having originally joined the firm as a trainee in 2002 and qualified as a solicitor here in 2003. With around 25 years of post-qualification experience, she brings extensive knowledge of commercial property, having worked in-house for a property development company and at a national law firm in Leeds before returning to Hull, where she spent the last 13 years developing her expertise.

Andrea has expertise in all stages of property development, acquisitions, inward sales and commercial leases. She has particular experience in development and renewable energy projects, as well as advising clients across the retail, leisure parks and wider commercial property sectors.

Known for her practical approach, strong technical knowledge and commercial understanding, Andrea takes a hands-on and accessible approach to her work. She prides herself on being responsive and building a strong understanding of her clients’ needs, providing clear, commercially focused advice tailored to each project.

Outside of work, Andrea likes to keep active, whether that’s at the gym, on the tennis or padel court, out on the golf course, or on the ski slopes. She also enjoys spending time coaching her son’s football team.

Specialisms:

• Commercial property development, from start to finish
• Property acquisitions
• Inward sales
• Commercial leases
• Renewable energy projects
• Retail and leisure parks
• General commercial property

Testimonials

“Andrea Hewitt is always available at the drop of a hat. Very knowledgeable about the commercial market, i.e., has a practical approach to get the job done without being programmed into “can’t do”. She understands the importance of time scale and talks to you as a person. Very efficient.”

"Andrea Hewitt chiefly focuses on development work, acting for clients from initial site acquisition to sale."

Legal 500, 2026 edition (Commercial Property)