Wilkin Chapman Rollits, formed by the merger of Wilkin Chapman and Rollits in 2025, boasts considerable team depth, with Yorkshire offices in Hull, York, and Beverley. Catherine Harris, based in Lincoln, leads the newly formed group. Core team members include agricultural property expert Neil Franklin, who formerly led the department at Rollits, and Katie Wright, who is a key name on renewable projects. Ruth Maltby-Sinkler made partner in 2024, and has commercial property experience, and Orren Watts also contributes to the practice.
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‘The team has a fantastic range and depth of knowledge across the rural sector. I have worked with various members of the team on a range of matters over many years and they have always dealt with matters thoroughly and efficiently.’
‘Neil Franklin is always happy to help, no matter how big or small the problem. I am always pleased to give him a ring to discuss matters. He is extremely knowledgeable, and I am always impressed at how readily he can answer my queries.’
‘Neil Franklin and his team are very approachable and knowledgeable with complex legal matters in terms of options and leases, often in renewables where most of our work is. There's always someone at the end of the phone!’
- ‘The team are very responsive and provide responses to queries in a timely manner. The team are friendly and always happy to help.’
- ‘Katie Wright is particularly helpful and knowledgeable.’
- ‘A firm with a good understanding of the agricultural sector and related issues.’
Key clients
- HSBC Plc
- Cranswick Plc
- NatWest
- Virgin Money
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Katie Wright
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Orren Watts
Practice head
Catherine Harris
Other key lawyers
Neil Franklin; Katie Wright; Ruth Maltby-Sinkler; James Marsden; Alistair Latham; Orren Watts