Rollits secures rankings in Chambers and Partners guide

Chambers and Partners 2024 guide has featured Rollits LLP, recognising the firm’s work in agricultural and rural affairs and employment law.

Chambers highlights “Notable Practitioners” Caroline Neadley, an expert in employment law, and Neil Franklin, a specialist in agriculture and rural affairs, for their experience in their respective sectors.

The recent edition of The UK Legal 500 also recognised both Caroline and Neil as “Leading Individuals.”

Chambers notes the firm’s breadth of experience within its Hull and York offices. Their expertise spans multiple industry sectors including food services, education and manufacturing.

Chambers and Partners have listed Rollits as a band two specialist for employment law in North and East Yorkshire.

Client testimonials reported “outstanding” levels of care and attention. Reviewers noted Caroline Neadley for her “deep understanding” and for her responsiveness to client needs.

Chambers and Partners ranks Rollits’ agricultural and rural affairs team in band two.

They single out Neil Franklin for his specialist work in commercial property and agricultural property. Neil works with rural clients, as well as having extensive experience in farm purchases, sales, and tenancies. Clients have praised him for his promptness, reliability and attention to detail which is “second to none”.

Chambers and Partners ranks Rollits’ corporate team in band two and recognises their particular strengths in the education and food sectors.

The team advises a range of clients, including SMEs, owner-managed businesses, large public and private companies, and financial institutions, with John Flanagan named as a key contact in the corporate team.

They list Douglas Oliver as a notable practitioner for his work with housing associations. He works on matters including planning agreements, shared ownership leases, acquisitions, and disposals.

Ralph Gilbert, managing partner of Rollits, said: “Chambers & Partners UK is one of the most prestigious legal directories globally and is known for its rigorous research and independent rankings.

“We are delighted to have achieved such a notable ranking in the latest edition of the publication. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and to the high quality of legal services that we provide to our clients.”

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Emma Cockings Emma is the staff writer for Yorkshire Legal News.