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Wilkin Chapman Rollits

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Wilkin Chapman Rollits is highly regarded for its expertise in the development, sale, and purchase of affordable housing, and has seen an increasing flow of housing developer clients negotiating disposal schemes. The team is headed up by Rachael Dicken, whose extensive in-house housing association experience makes her a trusted advisor across a broad range of mandates including property management and securitisation. Dicken, alongside Gemma Clark, is noted by clients for going ‘above and beyond’; Clark has a far-reaching practice that encompasses refinancing, transactions, and the drafting of leases.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘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.’

Key clients

  • Vistry Homes Limited / Linden Limited (part of the Vistry Group Plc) as well as Vistry Partnerships Limited
  • LACE Housing Limited
  • Lincolnshire Rural Housing Association Limited
  • Crest Nicholson Operations Limited

Work highlights

Acted for Vistry Homes Limited in the multi-million-pound sale of a 122 residential affordable housing unit site to a registered provider
Acting for Lace Housing Limited in a development agreement and acquisition of land from a regional developer to provide older persons' supported housing in the area.
Advising and acting for Lincolnshire Rural Housing Association in proceedings to gain possession of a property occupied by an unauthorised individual.

Practice head

Rachael Dicken

Other key lawyers

Gemma Clark