Ralph Gilbert > Wilkin Chapman Rollits > Hull, England > Lawyer Profile

Wilkin Chapman Rollits fields a ‘trusted team of litigators’, with vast experience acting on complex commercial disputes, particularly shareholder and partnership disputes, product liability claims, and commercial contract claims. Chris Drinkall heads the team, acting on contentious property and probate matters. Caroline Hardcastle is key to the practice, and is ‘astute, technically excellent and able to focus on the key issues for a positive outcome’. Also of note is Ralph Gilbert, with nearly 30 years of relevant experience, and able to cover the full gamut of commercial and property disputes. Emma Farrell and John Ashworth are noted, while George Coyle excels in warranty claims and shareholder disputes. Hannah Loft is well regarded for her property litigation expertise.

Wilkin Chapman LLP and Rollits LLP announced their merger in April 2025, creating Wilkin Chapman Rollits. The property litigation team is jointly led by Victoria Quinn from Beverley, and Chris Drinkall, based in Hull. Quinn brings over two decades of experience in all aspects of real estate litigation, focusing on licenced leisure and retail portfolios, while Drinkall handles high value dilapidations disputes, with focus matters related to commercial and residential landlord-tenant, adverse possession and right of way. Ralph Gilbert, Hannah Loft, and Sarah Hamby are also key members of the team.