Wilkin Chapman has appointed Chris Crystal, a specialist commercial property and agricultural lawyer, as its new partner. Chris Crystal brings over 20 years of experience to the firm, enhancing its real estate capabilities from the Beverley office.
Background
Chris has an extensive background working with a diverse range of clients, including large corporate entities, commercial landlords, property developers, farming businesses, education providers, and charities. His expertise and dedication have earned him recognition as a Leading Individual in the Legal 500, an independent legal guide that ranks legal professionals based on client and peer feedback.
Based in the Beverley office, Chris Crystal will collaborate closely with partners Justin Graves and Katie Wright, as well as other commercial property and agricultural property law colleagues, to expand the firm’s real estate services. He joins a robust team of 40 real estate specialists located across the firm’s various offices. As a partner, Chris will work in conjunction with Rachael Dicken, the head of real estate, to further the firm’s strategic goals.
Chris’ crystal vision
Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Chris Crystal said:
“It’s a pleasure to join the Wilkin Chapman team and I’m looking forward to applying my previous experience to establish new relationships with clients and generate further opportunities for the firm.
“I deal with all aspects of commercial property including option agreements, acquisitions, disposals, refinancing and overage agreements, with specialisms in both the agriculture and education sectors. These specialisms align well with Wilkin Chapman’s client base and, in my new role, I’ll be working with clients to understand their perspectives and ensure their ultimate goals are met.
“I’m also looking forward to being part of an expanding team and playing a key role as the firm works towards achieving its strategic growth plans.”
Wilkin Chapman’s strategic growth
Rachael Dicken, head of real estate at Wilkin Chapman, shared her excitement about Chris Crystal’s appointment:
“We’re thrilled to welcome Chris to the team. He is a highly regarded and experienced partner who has an excellent reputation on the North Bank for property work. Chris has experience in both agricultural and commercial property matters which makes him a great asset to our thriving real estate team in Beverley.
“He has also helped many educational institutions, mainly FE colleges and academy trusts, by advising on the property aspects of academy conversion, as well as working with food businesses. Because of this, he’s well positioned to work within these sectors alongside our existing clients and create new opportunities for the firm.
“With the addition of Chris’s skills and experience, we’re really looking forward to working together to extend our reach and expertise to new and existing clients across our area.”
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