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WILBERFORCE COURT, HIGH STREET, HULL, HU1 1YJ
York, Hull

What we say about the firm's legal practice in Yorkshire and the Humber

Corporate and commercial

Within Corporate and commercial: East Yorkshire and the Humber:, Rollits is a first tier firm,

Rollits drew on its historical strength in the food sector to advise on the BIMBO of leading food export management company Tudor Rose International, as well as acting for William Jackson Food Group on its acquisition of Solway Veg. Keith Benton and Steve Trynka are recommended.

Crime, fraud and licensing

Within Licensing, Rollits is a third tier firm,

Rollits is noted for its gambling clientele.

Dispute resolution

Within Commercial litigation: East Yorkshire and the Humber:, Rollits is a first tier firm,

Rollits is recommended for its mediation work, and broad experience. George Coyle is highly rated.

Human resources

Within Employment: East Yorkshire, Rollits is a first tier firm,

The employer-oriented practice at Rollits has witnessed a spike in contentious matters under Neil Maidment and Mary Walker. The firm defended multiple equal pay claims brought against a catering contractor, and advised on TUPE issues.

Within Health and safety, Rollits is a third tier firm,

Headed by Chris Platts, Rollits’ team advises clients such as Redworth Construction on contentious and non-contentious matters. Recent work has included advice on fatal accidents.

Private client

Within Agriculture and estates, Rollits is a second tier firm,

Rollits acts for several large landowners and estates, and is instructed by clients in relation to several high-value sales and purchases. Neil Franklin is recommended.

Within Charities, Rollits is a second tier firm,

Rollits has ‘excellent’ charity capabilities supplemented with commercial nous, reflected in advice given to national lender The Charity Bank in updating documentation.

Within Family: North, South and East Yorkshire:, Rollits is a third tier firm,

Rollits is recommended for its niche advice on high-net-worth matters under department head Sheridan Ball.

Within Personal tax, trusts and probate, Rollits is a second tier firm,

John Lane at Rollits serves as a trustee for private trusts and advises the trustees of landed estates. The department’s trust administration practice manages in excess of 200 trusts with assets over £200m.

Real estate

Within North and East Yorkshire:, Rollits is a second tier firm,

Neil Franklin’s team at Rollits attracts a diverse client base which features leading banks as well as strong regional clients such as Hull City Council. The group continues to act for key client Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust on some weighty development work.

Within Planning, Rollits is a second tier firm,

Rollits’ planning team acts for a number of major housebuilders and property developers, and is increasingly acting on projects on a national scale. Mark Dixon leads the team. Clients include Barratt Homes, Beal Developments, Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust and Persimmon Homes.

Within Social housing, Rollits is a third tier firm,

Rollitts’ Douglas Oliver is rated for advising charities.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Within Intellectual property and information technology, Rollits is a third tier firm,

Keith Benton at Rollits is a strong generalist, who is experienced in both IP and IT matters. Clients include Leeds Bradford International Airport.

Within Media and entertainment, Rollits is a second tier firm,

Rollits acts for a number of PR and marketing consultants, with regular advice delivered on the legal aspects of advertising, online websites and promotions. Recent clients include Universal Parks and Resorts.

Yorkshire and the Humber Overview

Within Regional review,

Harrogate is a relatively compact market, offering quality players such as McCormicks, Hempsons and Berwins LLP, while the Hull market remains largely focused on the shipping and food processing industries. Andrew Jackson, Gosschalks and Rollits remain the top players here.

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