Wilkin Chapman Rollits houses a broad commercial property team with notable specialisms in residential development, social housing, and renewable energy projects; the team also provides assistance to housebuilding clients. Rachael Dicken heads up the practice, with considerable residential development expertise, and Peter Hanson focuses on high-value developments, acting for investment clients with significant portfolios. Jonty Pearson strengthens the team’s energy offering, often assisting landowners, while Helen Barton‘s caseload includes residential developments and energy projects. Emma Ellinor focuses on construction law, and Tom Gibbons is a key name for investment portfolio work.
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Testimonials
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‘I chose Wilkin Chapman because of their reputation and good name and I haven’t regretted that decision since. I have built up a good relationship with them over these years and I trust them to deal with all my affairs, and so far I haven’t been disappointed. Their knowledge application and friendliness are first class and I would recommend them to anybody.'
‘Jonty Pearson was the main man and I was very impressed with the service he provided. He was always professional and his advice was first class and I found him reliable.'
‘Advice is always pragmatic and commercial.’
‘Tom Gibbons is patient and thorough, ensuring the commercial aspects of a transaction are clearly set out, rather than taking an inconsequential legal point unnecessarily.’
‘Strong engagement of partner who has pragmatically and flexibly supported and advised on a complex transaction over several years.’
‘Nikki Hawkins is responsive and always sound and sensible advice.'
Key clients
- Countryside Partnerships
- Vistry Homes
- Linden
- Beal Developments
- Lincolnshire Co-operative
- Lincoln Science and Innovation Park
- Lincoln Corn Exchange and Markets
- Crest Nicholson
- J H Baxter & Sons
- Lincolnshire Agricultural Society
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jonty Pearson
Practice head
Rachael Dicken
Other key lawyers
Peter Hanson; Jonty Pearson; Helen Barton; Nikki Hawkins; Emma Ellinor; Tom Gibbons