Williamsons Solicitors has gained a new solicitor in its wills and probate department following the qualification of Rachael Scott. Ms Scott completed an 18-month training contract with the East Yorkshire firm which began in the department and cemented her desire for using law to help people navigate difficult times. “You need to be professional, sensitive and supportive,” said Ms Scott, who is...

Prior to joining Rollits, solicitor Lynne established her regional reputation working in the Leeds legal marketplace, and she brings with her more than 20 years’ experience in the commercial property sector. She will use her expertise to advise clients on property investment and property development matters including site assembly, development agreements, option agreements, overage, conditional...

The company, which has offices in Hull and York, is recognised in a number of categories in the listings, which were released only weeks after the firm featured prominently in the Legal 500. Chambers, which is renowned for insight drawn from tens of thousands of interviews with legal specialists and other experts, acknowledged Rollits’s employment team in the top band of firms in North and East...

Hull law firm Rollits has made a new solicitor appointment with the recruitment of John Ashworth, who successfully completed his training contract with the firm in September. A former student at Hymers College and a University of Hull law graduate, John joined Rollits as a trainee solicitor in September 2016. His “Period of Recognised Training” included a secondment to Hull 2017 City of Culture...