Wilkin Chapman Rollits acts for public and private clients, primarily across the education and charities sectors, on drafting software licenses and procurement contracts, as well as advising on e-commerce and website development matters. The team is led by IP and IT specialist Keith Benton, who is well versed in cloud transformation projects. James Peel supports the practice with advice on website terms and conditions and compliance with data protection laws.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘My experience of working with Rollits LLP is that their understanding of my business is outstanding. Although they remain a third-party adviser, their long-standing relationship with us and their knowledge and understanding of our needs is unique and, in many ways, equivalent to having an in-house legal team.’

  • ‘Keith Benton, Partner in Commercial and IP, is a reliable and trusted source of advice. Keith's ability to cut to the heart of commercial issues and provide advice in layman's terms, although always with the backing of his legal expertise, is invaluable.’

  • ‘They are large enough to have the required expertise on a wide range of matters but small enough to make each client feel important and valued. They really care about us and the work that we do. We have built up an excellent, long-standing relationship with the firm and they have provided continuity of partners over that time.’

  • ‘Keith Benton really understands our organisation and the sectors we work in, and this knowledge allows him to highlight the risks we need to consider, but also to find pragmatic solutions. He is able to explain complex legal matters in a clear and concise manner, which is a key strength.'

  • ‘I am immensely grateful for the exceptional service provided by Rollits and their team. Throughout the duration of our projects, they demonstrated professionalism and expertise. From our initial consultation to the resolution, their guidance was invaluable. I wholeheartedly recommend Rollits to anyone needing legal assistance. They are an exceptional law firm.’

  • ‘The individuals we worked with at Rollits truly stood out from other law firms we have used in the past. What set them apart was not just their legal acumen, but a unique combination of qualities that made the experience exceptional and even enjoyable.’

  • ‘My needs were almost exclusively dealt with by one of the partners James Peel. He was outstanding as were other members of the team I encountered.’

Key clients

  • J.R. Rix & Sons
  • The Retreat, York
  • Family Fund Trust/Family Fund Trading Limited
  • The Consortium Academy Trust
  • Hull City Tigers Limited (Hull City Football Club)
  • St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust
  • Hull College
  • Smashed Crab Software
  • Regal Fish Supplies Limited
  • Edukos Trust

Work highlights

Advised Family Fund Trust on its contractual arrangements with the Department of Education to deliver grants in the form of goods and services to families with disabled children in England via Family Fund’s electronic portal.
Advised a leading supplier of food products to consumers in respect of its suite of e-commerce documents for a new online shop website.
Advised a prominent software and website development company in relation to its standard contract for the supply of website development services.

Practice head

Keith Benton

Other key lawyers

James Peel