Wilkin Chapman Rollits is praised as ‘one of the top law firms in the region’, with a wealth of experience acting on leading banking and funding matters. Members of the team routinely act for PLCs, private companies, joint ventures, and LLPs on a wide range of leading matters. John Flanagan and Ian Sherburn are key to the practice; Flanagan has extensive expertise advising on company structures and corporate governance for SMEs. Sarah Kemp is ’one of the best corporate partners in this region’ and is noted alongside Richard Field.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘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.’
Key clients
- Minstergate Holdings Limited
- RMS Ports Limited
- KABE Holdings Limited
- F D Bird Partnership / Yarrow Aggregates Ltd
- The Shareholders of Holivans Limited
- Green Wood Parks Limited
- Interdoor Holdings Limited
Work highlights
Advised Minstergate Holdings Limited on the purchase of TJS Self Drive.
Advised Green Wood Parks Limited on the purchase of Northcliffe and Seaview Holiday Parks in Whitby together with a multi-million pound refinance with Barclays.
Advised the shareholders of Holivans Limited on the sale of Holivans Caravan Park in Skegness to Haven Leisure Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Nasim Sharf
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Sarah Kemp
Practice head
John Flanagan; Ian Sherburn
Other key lawyers
Sarah Kemp; Richard Field