Wilkin Chapman Rollits > Louth, England > Firm Profile

‘Really, the only go-to firm in the region for heavyweight disputes of this nature. Cannot be rivalled.’

‘A very personable and effective team that works closely with clients.’

‘James Kinnaird is dynamic, approachable and an effective litigator.’

‘Joshua Briggs is an exceptional property lawyer.’

‘Joshua Briggs is very knowledgeable, personable, and collaborative.’

‘Headed up by Joshua Briggs, the team attracts high quality work from important clients.’

‘Our debts are unique and Wilkin Chapman has managed to adapt very easily – this often results in a speedy result in the recovery of debts.’

‘Mark Taylor is happy to provide bespoke reports on an ad-hoc basis, keep me updated on the latest legislation, as well as review debt analysis.’

‘Mark Taylor is phenomenal – not only does he support us with standard activity, he has also been and delivered tailored training to our in-house team to support us as a business.’

‘Mark Taylor is fantastic and always goes the extra mile for us as clients.’

‘Wilkin Chapman has provided us with a personal service delivered by a dedicated team that understands our business. They are always flexible to our needs, respond quickly and provide intuitive and customisable business tools.’

‘We have met with the same individuals since day one of the contract and quickly formed a great working relationship. They guided us through our business risks and helped us to see the opportunities.’

‘They are very approachable and we are kept up to date on our file at all times.’

‘From the very beginning, Wilkin Chapman has been instrumental in guiding us through the often complex and challenging landscape of debt recovery. Their approach is thorough and tailored, ensuring that each case is handled with meticulous attention-to-detail and the highest standard of professionalism.’

‘Roly Freeman demonstrated exceptional communication skills when dealing with clients’ queries and concerns.’ 

‘Wilkin Chapman Rollit’s extensive staff means that there is always someone on hand with necessary experience to answer any queries efficiently. It is rare for a legal team to be so easy contactable but they are always quick to respond even if they do not have the answer straight away.’

‘We have worked with Roly Freeman for a long time, and in more recent years, Caitlin MacNamara too. Roly’s experience in all fields and ability to think outside the box and look at things from all angles is second to none and we value his opinion greatly. Caitlin is extremely knowledgeable in many areas and one of her most valuable assets to us is always being willing, contactable and reliable when we need it most.’

‘Their expertise in local government law is unparalleled, with a team built largely of people with significant experience of working in local authorities.’

‘Their forensic analysis of the law and their ability to communicate effectively and tailor advice, as well as being solutions-based.’

‘Genuine expertise in local government governance and councillor standards.’

‘Timely, professional advice from people who have the experience of working in your position.’

‘I dealt with Jonty Pearson and Katie Jacques and they were both very efficient, knowledgeable and proactive – they were dedicated it doing their best for me.’

‘Excellent client service level. Responsive and several partners and solicitors readily available. Go above and above to support the needs of the client. Great collaboration between different departments to ensure correct advice is aligned.’

‘Peter Hanson responds speedily and efficiently and liaises with his team members to ensure correct team member deals with the workload.’

‘Wilkin Chapman LLP always deliver what they say they will provide. The team works well together and provides uninterrupted service. They understand what you, as the client, need and they take time to learn how to provide the best service to you, offering advice and training on legal matters where needed and always try to work within specified timescales where possible.’

‘Rachael Dicken in particular has been of real value to us, providing an amazing tailored service, understanding our needs and providing the best communication throughout each legal matter.’

‘Very capable and experienced partner who advised us over an extended period in negotiating with a London borough council and a leisure provider.’

‘Nikki Hawkins was brilliantly supportive throughout.’

‘I don’t think any firm can compete with the talent that is present in Wilkin Chapman’s team.’

‘Tom Higginbottom does a great job. Very skilled and able but also very sensible.’

‘Depth of knowledge on property litigation. Determination to find a solution and represent the client while communicating realistic prospects of success. A well-structured admin team supporting partners and solicitors aids efficiency.’

‘Good depth of experience in dealing with a range of property matters.’

‘I found the whole team at Wilkin Chapman to be very approachable. The team ensured my questions and queries were answered if the partner in charge was away or on annual leave. The whole team pulled together to help me get through the traumatic experience of court.’

‘Siobahn Sylvester was the solicitor who dealt with my case. It certainly filled me with confidence that we had a good case once I saw the work and effort that had gone into preparing the case. It was also the first time I had ever been in court and the reassurance and comfort provided by Siobahn was amazing.’

‘Wilkin Chapman Rollits are one of the top law firms in the region. They have a highly diverse team and embrace technology throughout.’

‘Sarah Kemp is one of the best corporate partners in this region. Her attention to detail is unrivalled and that combined with her commercial acumen and her passion for ensuring clients get best advice is phenomenal.’

‘Sarah Kemp and the team and Wilkin Chapman Rollits were professional and personable, providing pragmatic advice to our client. We worked on a complex cross-boarder transaction, and Sarah provided clear and concise legal advice making sure our client understood what was happening at each stage.’

‘Sarah Kemp was professional and personable, providing pragmatic advice to our client and made what was a complex cross-boarder transaction enjoyable.’

‘The team are very collaborative when working with other advisers and offer practical real world advice.’

‘The team has good quality throughout and that depth of expertise is important on larger transactions. It is clear from the outside that the team have excellent communication and work closely to ensure they achieve the desired outcome for their clients.’

‘A trusted team of litigators that are a match for any Magic Circle firm. The team builds long-lasting relationships with their clients.’

‘Caroline Hardcastle is one of the best litigators I know. Astute, technically excellent and able to focus on the key issues for a positive outcome for the client at all times.’

‘Ralph Gilbert is a truly outstanding litigator.’

‘It doesn’t matter who the first contact is with, the team always deal with things efficiently and bring in their colleagues if another area of expertise is needed.’

‘I’m always made to feel as if I’m a well known and important client. It’s a consistent approach across the firm.’

‘Hannah Loft is a deep thinker, whose strategic vision is to be applauded. She is a wonderful communicator, providing clear and sound advice. She has strong interpersonal skills, which means clients warm to her bubbly personality but are instantly reassured by her knowledgeable insight.’

‘Hannah Loft and George Coyle. Both are highly experienced, are masters of the detail, have wonderful client handling skills, and are very smart and switched on. Calm under pressure and quick on the uptake.’

‘Just excellent service and communication.’

‘They did a great job, they were available when ever we needed them and they navigated a sensitive issue extremely well.’

‘I dealt with Ed Heppel. Ed was excellent, not only in his advice but in the way he gave it. His interventions allowed our Board to reach the right decision without it becoming a battle between board members. His calmness, clarity and “political awareness were excellent.’

‘This practice works well as a Team to effectively support their clients.’

‘Ed Heppel provides clear and unambiguous legal advice. He appreciates the commercial and operational constraints faced by employers. The advice he provides is always realistic and he listens and takes into consideration the circumstances of the business at that particular point in time.’

‘Friendly, flexible, professional and extremely knowledgeable on any given topic.’

‘Very professional and always put you at ease with their warm friendly manner.’

‘The firm feels friendly and local but has significant expertise. We have needed to use them for several very challenging HR situations, and they have understood the challenges of dealing with these situations.’

‘Extremely knowledgeable about the insolvency sector; the team itself includes IPs which have a unique perspective and streamlined service.’

‘Louisa Shilleto – an assured lawyer with in-depth knowledge and an eye for detail; approachable and pragmatic, but steely when needed.’

‘Excellent all round service – especially for debt recovery.’

‘Principally, I have worked with Louisa Shilleto – she has been a brilliant individual to work with. She is always available, very approachable and collaborative. We have worked well together, and I would certainly recommend her to others as a litigator.’

‘The team has a fantastic range and depth of knowledge across the rural sector. I have worked with various members of the team on a range of matters over many years and they have always dealt with matters thoroughly and efficiently.’

‘Neil Franklin is always happy to help, no matter how big or small the problem. I am always pleased to give him a ring to discuss matters. He is extremely knowledgeable, and I am always impressed at how readily he can answer my queries.’

‘Neil Franklin and his team are very approachable and knowledgeable with complex legal matters in terms of options and leases, often in renewables where most of our work is. There’s always someone at the end of the phone!’

‘The team are very responsive and provide responses to queries in a timely manner. The team are friendly and always happy to help.’

‘Katie Wright is particularly helpful and knowledgeable.’

‘A firm with a good understanding of the agricultural sector and related issues.’

‘There is a strong team with a focus in delivering for the client.’

‘Katie Wright has been brilliant.’

‘Justin Greaves is easy to communicate with. Explains elements when I’m unsure and provides the rationale behind decisions.’

‘First class legal team. We were absolutely delighted with the service. Orren Watts (Real Estate) worked very hard to meet our target drawdown date. We received regular updates from him, nothing was too much trouble.’

‘The team are all very friendly and helpful with a very good specialist knowledge of agriculture. The individuals are all very approachable and keen to make sure matters progress as planned.’

‘Tom Herd is very friendly and knowledgeable, and will go that extra mile. Always there for help and advice.’

‘Good team who are reliable and efficient. Ruth Maltby-Sinkler is a pleasure to work with and a great communicator.’

‘Wilkin Chapman Rollits act for us on a large number and wide range of property matters. They are quick to respond, have excellent technical knowledge and provide solid advice. Sophie Wheeldon is the lead partner for the majority of our work. Sophie is extremely attentive to detail, very responsive and excellent to deal with.’

‘The firm has a breadth and diversity of specialisms in both traditional commercial and agricultural work, whereby turnaround deadlines can be met.’

‘Reliant upon the commercial property team to deal with a wide and diverse range of legal matters, we are in continuous correspondence on various matters. They communicate issues well and are able to prioritise and deal with with complex matters in an easy and legible manner.’

‘The responsiveness of the whole team at Wilkin Chapman Rollits is absolutely second to none. I was impressed by the internal collaboration and efficiency of communication that must have gone on behind the scenes to action new detail and information so quickly.’

‘Caroline Neadley is an exceptional member of the team and the reason that I hired Wilkin Chapman Rollits. She has an incredible way of showing comfort, empathy and instilling confidence in proposed next steps while at all times remaining completely professional.’

‘The team at Wilkin Chapman Rollits work collaboratively to provide us with a great service. If our key contact is not available we can rely on the team to support us.’

‘Having worked with Oliver Tasker for many years, he provides us with an ongoing great service. With a thorough understanding of our business, he helps us navigate challenging situations providing practical solutions.’

‘Professional service levels throughout the practice and good relationship built.’

‘Solid advice, proactive approach, understanding and responding to customer needs.’

‘The team that supports us with our Employment Advice are fantastic. They keep each other up to date with information and are quick to respond to any queries we may have. They never make us feel like we are asking a silly question and explain things to us in a way that makes sense to us and removes the jargon.’

‘We work with Katie Davies and her colleague Lily-Rose Darwood when we have employment issues arise. They are both kind, approachable, and highly knowledgeable and both instill a calm confidence in us when we are dealing with employment issues.’

‘Jonathan Baker combines practical legal knowledge with outstanding client care!’

‘Liam May leads the medical negligence team over at the Grimsby office. I would recommend Liam to anyone who was looking to pursue a clinical negligence claim. He is very knowledgeable and deals with matters efficiently.’

‘They are very collegiate and friendly, with a real commitment to consumers in civil justice.’

‘Lucy Reding has a very professional approach and is committed to her clients case. Her advice, knowledge and lateral thinking with a honest approach sets a clients mind at ease.’

‘They have been professional and efficient in dealing with all my emails and queries.’

‘My divorce solicitor has been providing me with very clear advice and guidance about my divorce, not just by outlining the process but also by explaining financial implications of different possible scenarios and outcomes. I very much appreciate her holistic approach to my divorce, she is providing legal advice and also advice about looking after myself. I have full confidence that my solicitor will be managing my divorce and looking after my interests in the best possible way.’

‘Lisa Jane Howes had been particularly attentive. Following up quickly and putting out fires before they arise.’

‘The team’s fashioned family kindness and approach engenders a sense of security in all dealings, which are delivered with patience and care.’

‘Classy, well-positioned, friendly, calm and very approachable, sensitive and driven.’

‘Despite being a large company in the local area of Lincoln, Wilkin Chapman stands out to me because they are very down-to-earth and friendly. Their staff are always standing by to help you when required, no matter what the question. They are at the top within their field.’

‘Knowledgeable, proactive and happy to meet clients in their own homes rather than insisting on meetings in their office.’

‘Lisa-Jane Howes demonstrated compassion and good communication skills when meeting with the family members.’

‘A great team who clearly work well together. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Extremely efficient.’

‘Trust above all, always recommend them to others based on the experience we have received in the past.’

‘Being local, they are well-positioned to provide short-notice advice and attend court sessions promptly. They have a strong relationship with their partners and colleagues, which enhances their collaborative efforts.’

‘The team is friendly and approachable and always willing to help out at short notice. Compared to other firms, I would say they are the go-to; being approachable and friendly goes a long way.’

‘I work with both Rachael Dicken and Gemma Clark, and they have gone above and beyond in my eyes. They both have the patience of a saint. As a customer, I often ask them to change things at the last minute, and they do so without hesitation. They are also always there for me to sound things off or to even go through things I don’t quite understand.’

‘Wilkin Chapman Rollits always delivers what they say they will provide. The team works well together and provides uninterrupted service, ensuring cover is in place when team members are unavailable. They understand what you, as the client, need and they take time to learn how to provide the best service to you.’

‘Rachael Dicken, Head of Real Estate, in particular, has been of real value to us, providing an amazing tailored service, understanding our needs and providing the best communication throughout each legal matter.’

‘I felt that James  Marsden and his team understood exactly what I wanted and needed from my situation and guided me through step by step what was needed.’

‘James Marsden is incredibly talented and wise beyond his years.’

‘James Marsden is exceptional. He is pragmatic and easy to work with. He pitches cases well and has a fantastic grasp of the law. I’d highly recommend.’

‘Exceptional family team. Strength in depth.’

‘The team at Wilkin Chapman Rollits are all highly qualified professionals that have the ability to connect to clients making the process easy to navigate and not daunting.’

‘We have used the team for many years as our advisors. We find that their knowledge and support is second to none.’

‘Katie Davies and Tracy Rowbotham are our go-to people and would highly recommend them.’

‘I find their support and advice to be exactly what I need when I ask for it. They are helpful, supportive, and unassuming. I find them very responsive and the work they have done for us has been exceptional.’

‘Friendly service. Knowledgeable and professional. Quick response time.’

‘Katie’s expert knowledge, timely and helpful responses, and calming demeanour made the whole process much less stressful than it could have been. I truly believe that we achieved the best outcome possible in a relatively short timescale, whilst avoiding any legal pitfalls with confidence.’

‘Katherine Marshall spent considerable time discussing my case with me, and understood it in depth before she said that she could help me. During the process she was very knowledgeable, helpful, and good to speak to when issues arose when I was not sure how I should deal with them.’

‘The team work cohesively together and aid the client at every step.’

‘Katherine Marshall has been a god send. She explains well and simply without patronising or condescending, accepts questions and answers fully, is happy to repeat herself if necessary, and guides rather than tells. She listens. She is friendly, approachable yet professional at all times.’

‘They do high value and complex work to a high standard.’

‘Kate Marshall is superb – and tough. Sam Sleight is very able and pragmatic.’

‘Good quality work – good knowhow particularly strong in contentious issues involving land and agricultural issues, development land and farming partnership disputes.’

‘Katherine Marshall working out of the Lincoln office is very strong on legal knowhow and also very client-facing.’

‘The whole team make you feel like you are part of the family and feels like they all know about the issues we face.’

‘Gerry Morrison – always so supportive, very knowledgeable and very proactive in the advice given.’

‘We have found the solicitor & supporting staff handling our matter to be helpful & informative.’

‘Harriet Wheeldon has patiently guided us in our matter. She comes across as accessible and non-stuffy.’

‘The team were very professional but not intimidating and were able to set up a way forward for us really clearly. What a relief.’

‘Lesley Archer was extremely knowledgeable and efficient. She responded swiftly to my queries when I was unsure how I should proceed, and offered good advice. ’

‘Proved to be very efficient. Excellent communication. Always found team members interact and refer with other disciplines within the firm when required. Achieving a quick response ’

‘Laura Fahy has been lovely to deal with.’

‘A thoroughly professional modern and efficient organisation that was easy and a pleasure to deal with. The ability to make complex issues easy to understand were much appreciated by this client.’

‘The majority of my dealings are with Laura Fahy who has been excellent in every respect. Laura’s warm, friendly, sympathetic nature and her ability to quickly grasp and explain complex issues at a most difficult time for me have been outstanding.’

‘I would say one of the main strengths of this firm is the wide variety of solicitors who can cover any subject you may have to employ them for. The team are very welcoming and friendly from the receptionists to the solicitors.’

‘Wilkin Chapman perfectly combine legal expertise with client-facing friendliness. The practice seems to run as a well oiled machine with everyone knowing what to do and how to do it.’

‘Victoria Quinn is uniquely down to earth. She is immediately responsive to emails and her instructions are direct and pragmatic. An excellent solicitor to work with.’

‘Remarkable knowledge of the law and outstanding customer service. Victoria Quinn and Sarah Hamby – Exceptional problem-solving skills have proven invaluable in situations that require innovative solutions.’

‘The main reason I was referred to Wilkin Chapman Rollits is that they have specific partners to deal with particular fields of law with a much more in depth knowledge. Hannah Loft was very knowledgeable in her field specialising in disputes between landlords and tenants. Always available for queries and always took a very practical approach to get things done.’

‘Clear concise and professional  tailors the service to the clients needs very good. Hannah Loft is on top of the issues, provides timely and accurate advice and fully appreciates the commercial needs I have in a personal litigation case.’

‘Wilkin Chapman Rollits LLP has a deep understanding of our business and operates as a partner to us, supporting with legal expertise and commercial acumen to ensure our business succeeds.’