Law firm leads the way in highlighting Hull Truck Theatre as hub for Humber Business Week

Issues arising from unconscious bias in the workplace will be brought to life during Humber Business Week (Biz Week) when employment law specialists take to the stage with actors at Hull Truck Theatre. Ed Heppel, a partner at Wilkin Chapman Rollits in Hull, will explore the possible impact of unconscious bias on such scenarios as recruitment, business relationships and decision making. Tom...

Firms merge to form regional legal powerhouse

Two of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire's leading law firms have announced they are to merge in April. Wilkin Chapman and Rollits will merge on April 1 under the trading name of Wilkin Chapman Rollits. The new firm will have more than 500 people including 70 partners and have a combined annual turnover of £40 million. It will operate from six locations: Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, Hull, York and...

Future success in hands of employees as law firm Williamsons restructures

Employees of Williamsons Solicitors are now proud owners of the leading East Yorkshire firm. The practice, with offices in Hull, Driffield and Bridlington, switched from a limited company to an employee ownership trust on February 1, with a 100 percent of shares being transferred from the two previous owners, solicitors Sarah Clubley and Jane Cousins. The move has been made as part of succession...

Investment at Hull law firm Williamsons confirms commitment to city centre working

Williamsons Solicitors has invested in its Hull head office and wider business as it looks to future growth. The firm, which is one of the largest in East Yorkshire, believes that its city centre location in Hull’s Old Town has been a considerable factor in retaining and growing its private client base and attracting talent. Capital investment in energy efficiency, along with financing...

Legal 500 highlights professionalism and progression at Rollits

Leading law firm Rollits has reinforced its reputation for professionalism and career progression in the new edition of the UK Legal 500 – the sector’s most prestigious directory. The rankings recognise Sophie Wheeldon in the commercial property team and James Peel, a specialist in data protection, FOI and IP, as Next Generation Partners. It also names Neil Franklin, who joined Rollits in 1991...