Merger to form £40m legal ‘powerhouse’

Two of the major legal players in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire are set to merge.

Wilkin Chapman and Rollits will merge under the trading name of Wilkin Chapman Rollits on April 1. The new firm will have more than 500 people including 70 partners and have a combined annual turnover of £40m. It will operate from six locations: Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, Hull, York and Beverley. It will be the largest law firm operating out of both Lincolnshire and Yorkshire and has a combined history going back more than 300 years.

Robin Simmonds, CEO of Wilkin Chapman, said: “There is a great synergy between the two firms across culture, values and strategy and we believe the new firm will provide our clients with the responsive, personal tailored support that they expect.”

Ralph Gilbert, managing partner of Rollits, said: “Both of our firms have deep local connections and histories within our respective regions and are very proud of these links. Such links help us understand the needs of our clients and bring insights to them. Additionally, the combined firm will continue to advise our regionally-based clients with their needs nationally, as well as clients based outside of our locations.”