Rollits to review legal aspects of flexible working at Humber Biz Week

Legal issues around the growing trend towards flexible working will come under the spotlight during a free advice session as part of Humber Business Week. Employment experts from leading law firm Rollits will examine flexible working practices during a one-hour event aimed at business owners, senior managers and HR professionals from organisations of all sizes. At a time when businesses and...

Rollits raises thousands for Dove House and sets sights on return of golf day

Leading law firm Rollits has handed over thousands of pounds to a regional hospice after revamping its regular fundraising events to offer Covid-safe alternatives. Rollits is now looking forward to generating more donations for Dove House Hospice by resuming other activities including the return of the firm’s annual golf day on Thursday, July 1. Pat Coyle, client relations director at Rollits,...

New residential property lead joins growing Ancora Law firm

A growing Hull-based legal firm has welcomed a new member to its team. Ainsley Sykes has joined Ancora Law as associate legal executive (ACILEX) and will be running a caseload of both commercial and residential matters. He will be based alongside the team in their new office space at C4DI. Ancora Law is a commercial and residential property firm. Focused on high-quality customer service and...

Rollits welcomes planning law specialist

A specialist planning solicitor who has built up more than 10 years’ experience in the public and private sectors has joined the team at Rollits working from the firm’s offices in York and Hull. Stuart Lumb, who had previously worked with Knights, took his first post at Newcastle City Council in 2010 having followed his LLB Law at the University of Sheffield and a legal practice course at...

Family mediators at leading law firm welcome government voucher scheme

The family mediation team at Rollits will be taking part in a new government initiative launched last week which will see £1 million invested in family mediation. Under the scheme, the Ministry of Justice will provide contributions of up to £500 per family, to help families resolve issues relating to children following parental separation. The fund will reduce the costs of mediation for at least...