Wilkin Chapman LLP and Rollits LLP merged in April 2025, creating Wilkin Chapman Rollits, with offices across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Chris Crystal has taken on the role of practice head for Hull and the East Riding, bringing with him over two decades of experience in commercial property. He is supported by Justin Graves, who handles matters across real estate development, investment and asset management, planning and infrastructure issues, and social housing work; and Neil Franklin, who has extensive experience in rural property work, handling farm sales, purchases, and tenancies. The ‘excellent’ Sophie Wheeldon acts for a wide range of clients, from large companies to small unincorporated charities, with a focus on secured lending and corporate support work; and the ’knowledgeable’ Tom Herd has specialist expertise in the sale, purchase, and re-mortgage of houses in multiple occupations. ‘Great communicator’ Ruth Maltby-Sinkler is another key member of the team.
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- 'Justin Greaves is easy to communicate with. Explains elements when I'm unsure and provides the rationale behind decisions.'
- 'First class legal team. We were absolutely delighted with the service. Orren Watts (Real Estate) worked very hard to meet our target drawdown date. We received regular updates from him, nothing was too much trouble.'
- 'The team are all very friendly and helpful with a very good specialist knowledge of agriculture. The individuals are all very approachable and keen to make sure matters progress as planned.'
- 'Tom Herd is very friendly and knowledgeable, and will go that extra mile. Always there for help and advice.'
- 'Good team who are reliable and efficient. Ruth Maltby-Sinkler is a pleasure to work with and a great communicator.'
- 'Wilkin Chapman Rollits act for us on a large number and wide range of property matters. They are quick to respond, have excellent technical knowledge and provide solid advice. Sophie Wheeldon is the lead partner for the majority of our work. Sophie is extremely attentive to detail, very responsive and excellent to deal with.'
Key clients
- BVG Property Investments Limited
- Callis & Sons Limited
- Simply Students
- Vuba Chemical Innovations Limited
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Tom Herd
Practice head
Chris Crystal
Other key lawyers
Justin Graves; Neil Franklin; Tom Herd; Sophie Wheeldon; Ruth Maltby-Sinkler; Orren Watts