Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Lincolnshire & Yorkshire
Wilkin Chapman Wilkin Chapman Rollits is a leading law firm with a strong heritage in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, offering comprehensive legal services to businesses and individuals. Our team combines deep local knowledge with national expertise, delivering tailored solutions across sectors such as agriculture, education, and renewable energy. We prioritise client success through a proactive approach, sector-specific insights, and a commitment to value-driven service.With recognition in the Legal 500 and partnerships like the NFU Legal Assistance Scheme, we uphold standards of excellence in areas including commercial property, insolvency, and agricultural law. Our client-centric ethos ensures clear communication, competitive pricing, and a focus on achieving practical outcomes efficiently.
Services
Charity Legal Services
Commercial Property
Agricultural Law
Insolvency Solutions
Notary Services
Highlights and features
- We offer sector-specific legal expertise with decades of experience in agriculture, property, and insolvency.
- Our client-centred approach ensures tailored solutions and transparent communication.
- Competitive pricing without compromising on the quality of service or outcomes.
- Recognised in the Legal 500 as a Tier 1 firm for commercial property expertise.
- Proven track record in handling complex cases, including agricultural tenancies and renewable energy projects.
Associations and certifications
- Legal 500
- NFU Legal Assistance Scheme
What people say
Proactive and client-focused
Sector-specific knowledge
Timely and cost-effective
Excellent communication
Trusted long-term partner
Services
Notary Services
Our notary services provide expert authentication of documents for international use, including powers of attorney, marriage visas, and business agreements. We ensure compliance with foreign legal requirements through Apostilles and embassy legalisation. Clients benefit from fixed-fee options and transparent pricing, with hourly rates starting at 240 for individuals and 200 for businesses.
Agricultural Law
We specialise in agricultural property transactions, tenancy agreements, and succession planning for farming families. Our team advises on land registration, diversification projects, and compliance with rural payment schemes. With NFU panel membership since 2008, we combine sector expertise with a deep understanding of the challenges facing landowners and agribusinesses.
Commercial Property
Our commercial property solicitors handle development projects, investment transactions, and leasehold management for landlords and tenants. We support clients in sectors such as retail, leisure, and social housing, offering pragmatic advice on planning, infrastructure, and regeneration schemes. Ranked Tier 1 in the Legal 500, we deliver complex deals with a partner-led approach.
Insolvency Solutions
We provide insolvency advice and restructuring solutions for businesses facing financial distress. Services include Company Voluntary Arrangements, liquidation, and creditor negotiations. Our licensed practitioners prioritise stakeholder protection and offer free initial consultations to explore rescue options, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maximising creditor returns.
Charity Legal Services
We support charities with incorporation, governance, and compliance matters, including trustee training and regulatory reporting. Our team advises on property transactions, employment law, and funding agreements, ensuring charities meet legal obligations while achieving their charitable objectives through tailored, sector-specific expertise.
People
Catherine Harris
Partner & Head of Agriculture
A leading agricultural lawyer with decades of experience, Catherine Harris specialises in rural property transactions and succession planning. She leads the firm's agriculture team, advising landowners and farming families on tenancies, diversification, and estate management.
Rachael Dicken
Partner & Head of Commercial Property
Rachael Dicken heads the commercial property team, focusing on development, investment, and social housing. Recognised in the Legal 500, she delivers strategic advice on complex real estate transactions, combining technical expertise with a hands-on approach.
Matthew Dix
Partner
Matthew Dix is an insolvency specialist with extensive experience in corporate rescue and restructuring. He advises businesses and creditors on formal insolvency procedures, prioritising practical solutions to financial challenges while minimising stakeholder risk.
Kat Ulfig
Solicitor
Kat Ulfig is a qualified notary public offering specialist services for individuals and businesses requiring document authentication. Her work includes international trade documentation, personal legalisation, and Apostille processing, delivered with a focus on efficiency and client clarity.
Andrew Holt
Partner
Andrew Holt serves as panel firm coordinator for the NFU Legal Assistance Scheme, providing accessible legal support to agricultural clients. His expertise spans rural property law and sector-specific regulatory compliance, ensuring practical solutions for farming communities.
Questions
What areas of law does Wilkin Chapman Wilkin Chapman Wilkin Chapman Rollits specialise in?
We specialise in commercial property, agricultural law, insolvency, charity services, and notary services, with sector-specific expertise in renewable energy and rural business.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee options for notary services and certain property transactions, ensuring transparent pricing tailored to client needs.
How can I access insolvency advice?
Contact our insolvency team for a free initial consultation to explore rescue options, restructuring, or formal insolvency procedures with licensed practitioners.
Are your notary services available for international businesses?
Yes, our notary services support businesses with document authentication, director ID verification, and legalisation for global trade and operations.
What accreditations does the firm hold?
We are ranked Tier 1 in the Legal 500 for commercial property and serve as NFU Legal Assistance Scheme panel members for Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
How do you support agricultural clients?
We offer tailored advice on land transactions, tenancy disputes, succession planning, and compliance with rural payment schemes, backed by decades of sector experience.
Reviews (5)
Ian Gillon
Mar 05, 2022
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Rollits are highly recommended for their professionalism. I needed some help with TOLATA and Ralph and Chris gave me some very good advice, and I got all the help I needed. Solicitors are expensive.
Marion Weightman
Aug 13, 2021
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I would like to thank Sarah for her professional and efficient service she gave me. Nothing was too much trouble and always quick to get back with my queries. I will definitely be using Rollits again.
James Billingham
Aug 09, 2021
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Sam at Rollits did a fantastic job on residential conveyancing when I bought a flat recently. He pushed the process forward, kept on top of everything and relentlessly chased the other side when they were working slowly. I will undoubtedly be working with Rollits again for future conveyancing, and I imagine will be recommending them when friends are looking at buying
Alistair O'Sullivan
Jul 07, 2021
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Rollits and their team have been nothing short of exceptional based on the advice and support I've had from them on several occasions. From their amazing team, to their quick response times - They're a firm I regard very highly of.
Ray Reaney
Nov 03, 2020
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Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Terrible company I would avoid at all costs.
