Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Lincolnshire & Yorkshire
As a seasoned law firm with deep roots in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, Wilkin Chapman combines regional expertise with national capabilities to deliver tailored legal solutions. Our team of specialists brings decades of collective experience across sectors including agriculture, education, and military law, ensuring clients receive insights grounded in both local market knowledge and industry-specific nuances. We prioritise a client-centred approach, adapting communication styles and service delivery to meet individual needs while maintaining rigorous professional standards.Our commitment to approachability ensures clients receive clear, jargon-free advice that drives efficient outcomes, supported by competitive pricing structures that maintain accessibility without compromising quality. With sector-specific accreditations and recognition in leading legal directories, we uphold a reputation for excellence in complex matters ranging from agricultural property transactions to insolvency proceedings, always prioritising transparency and value-driven service.
Services
Charity Legal Services
Commercial Dispute Resolution
Agricultural Property Law
Notary Services
Insolvency Solutions
Employment Law
Debt Recovery
Landlord Services
Personal Injury Claims
Wills & Probate
Highlights and features
- We offer sector-specific legal expertise in agriculture, education, and commercial law.
- Our client-centred approach tailors services to individual business needs.
- Competitive pricing maintains quality while ensuring accessibility.
- Approachable team provides clear, jargon-free legal guidance.
- Recognised in Legal 500 for excellence in agricultural property law.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority No. 509655
What people say
Professional, competent
Proactive
Sector expertise
Approachable
Value for money
Services
Agricultural Property Law
Specialist legal support for agricultural property transactions including farm sales, tenancy agreements, and development rights. Our team handles complex matters like chancel repair liabilities and rural payment schemes. We provide strategic advice for land registration and succession planning in farming businesses.
Notary Services
International document certification for property transactions and business agreements. Services include power of attorney validation, apostille processing, and shipping protests. Hourly rates apply with fixed fee options available for standard procedures.
Commercial Property
Full-service commercial property support covering acquisitions, development projects, and lease agreements. Our specialists handle regeneration schemes, social housing transactions, and infrastructure planning with sector-specific expertise in retail and industrial properties.
Insolvency Solutions
Comprehensive insolvency advice including CVAs, liquidation, and debt restructuring. We offer free initial consultations and specialist support for creditor negotiations, statutory demands, and business continuity planning across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Employment Law
Legal guidance for employment matters including tribunal claims, settlement agreements, and HR compliance. Our specialists advise education sector clients and businesses facing workplace disputes or restructuring requirements.
People
Catherine Harris
Partner & Head of Agriculture
Leading agricultural law expert with 25+ years' experience advising farming businesses on property transactions and succession planning.
Rachael Dicken
Partner & Head of Commercial Property
Commercial property specialist managing development projects and real estate transactions for national and regional clients.
Matthew Dix
Partner
Insolvency expert providing business rescue solutions and debt restructuring advice to corporate clients across Yorkshire.
Kat Ulfig
Solicitor
Notary public specialising in international document authentication and cross-border legal transactions for businesses and individuals.
Andrew Holt
Partner
Senior legal professional coordinating NFU legal assistance schemes and providing strategic advice to agricultural clients.
Questions
What legal sectors does Wilkin Chapman Rollits specialise in?
We specialise in agriculture, education, commercial property, and military law with dedicated sector experts.
How are notary service fees calculated?
Fees are hourly-based (£200-£240) with fixed options available for specific document authentication tasks.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we're regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (No. 509655) and listed in Legal 500.
Do you offer agricultural legal advice?
Our agricultural team provides property transactions, tenancy agreements, and succession planning for farming businesses.
What insolvency options do you provide?
We offer CVAs, liquidation, administration, and debt restructuring with free initial consultations.
Reviews (6)
Keith Dickson
Dec 23, 2021
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Do Not Use for Conveyancing! Difficult to fully express my disappointment with the complete lack of organisation, co-ordination and communication from these guys when it comes to conveyancing. I would like to say they were just new and incompetent but apparently they are experienced so it must be negligence. Since starting a simple conveyance In JULY which had no chain at either end, they managed to exchange contracts at the start of DECEMBER then failed to complete on the arranged date leaving their customer subject to excess charges in interest for non-completion on time. There are no words
Drew Weymont
Feb 10, 2021
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This outfit continually delayed proceedings building up ridiculous fees in the process! Wilkin Chapman Grimsby charged me 860 for writing 59 letters which generally duplicated adjournment dates that the court had already sent to me. Each time the case came to court it would be adjourned for dubious reasons such as they did not have the required info from the claimant & then charged me 125 for the pleasure. The case was delayed also due to covid & they again have billed me for these adjournments. I attempted to settle the matter several times to avoid these unnecessary costs & court time but
Anthony Davies
Dec 19, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Excellent service provided during my claim. Lauren kept me up to date with all the latest updates . Easy to speak to and to contact .very pleased with my settlement in what would have been a nightmare if I had tried to pursue a claim on my own. I would highly recommend to anyone
Excellent service provided during my claim. Lauren kept me up to date with all the latest updates . Easy to speak to and to contact .very pleased with my settlement in what would have been a nightmare if I had tried to pursue a claim on my own. I would highly recommend to anyone
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Dec 08, 2020
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This company recently dealt with my personal injury claim, which was at the minor end of the scale. They acted on a "no win, no fee" basis, taking 25% of my damages as payment. I get the impression that some law firms don't really want such work, but don't really want to refuse it either.
Having dealt with solicitors before, both from this company and elsewhere, two things were notable in my view.
They worked at a very impressive rate comparable to previous experiences. The case was conducted from initial contact to conclusion in less than 5 months.
Unfortunately, in their communications with
Having dealt with solicitors before, both from this company and elsewhere, two things were notable in my view.
They worked at a very impressive rate comparable to previous experiences. The case was conducted from initial contact to conclusion in less than 5 months.
Unfortunately, in their communications with
Toby Spanier
Nov 05, 2020
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I have been very impressed with Sally Wright of Wilkin Chapman LLP, who has helped me through to completion of a complex purchase lease option. She is highly profession, pragmatic, down to earth, responsive, and easy to talk to. She has come up with pragmatic solutions to address the concerns of the vendor's solicitor. I would strongly recommend Sally and will certainly be using her services in the future.
Michelle'S. Winter Wonderland Christmas Ward
Jun 13, 2020
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I phoned up to book a appointment with a solicitor first off the reception wasn't sure who to put me in touch with .when eventually she put me threw to someone the lady said nope not my department, I will ask about and get in touch this was Thursday.......not heard back . So maybe big companies just aren't that bothered. Now I am going with a smaller company who actually want work
