Rollits highly recommended in independent law publication
The latest edition of leading independent law directory, the UK Legal 500 was published recently with Rollits being recommended in 16 different practice areas. The firm has been highlighted as a top-tier firm in Hull & East Yorkshire in four practice areas - Corporate and commercial, Commercial litigation, Employment and Commercial property.
In addition, Partners George Coyle (Dispute Resolution) John Flanagan (Corporate) and Chris Crystal (Commercial Property) have received the accolade of appearing in the elite "Leading Individuals" list - The UK Legal 500's guide to outstanding lawyers nationwide.
The firm was also recommended in the following 12 practice areas for Yorkshire and the Humber - Agriculture and estates, Banking and finance, Charities and not-for-profit, Construction, Education, Family, Intellectual property, IT and telecoms, Personal tax, trusts and probate, Planning, Property litigation and Social housing,
In total, 22 lawyers at the firm have been highlighted in the editorial for their work as leading practitioners in their specialist fields.
Testimonials which have been published in the guide include:
Agriculture: "Rollits have in-depth specialist knowledge in all the interconnecting areas required to service the sector and their team work together to provide the right solution for their clients."
Construction: "Rollits is user-friendly and very responsive. It also has a mix of general construction law and litigation, which covers most requirements clients could need."
Commercial Property: "Rollits has a pragmatic and flexible approach to working with clients and ensures the client's needs are the first and foremost priority"
Dispute resolution: "George Coyle's advice is very practical and he understands the client's need for a quick commercial settlement rather than legal perfection in all cases."
Education: "Rollits always impresses with its quality of service and has a leading reputation in the field of education. The team takes the time to understand its clients and what their needs are so they can reach the best solution. It establishes close working relationships and keeps a close track on the holistic relationship"
Employment: "The Rollits employment team has a very personal, collaborative approach compared to other larger companies I have dealt with. You feel you are dealing with real people who take a close interest in understanding your culture and workforce, and thus providing pragmatic and appropriate advice and support."
Intellectual property: "Rollits LLP intellectual property team is extremely responsive and takes the time to truly understand its client's business needs."
Planning: "The Rollits planning team is accessible, knowledgeable, very competent and is willing to go beyond the call of duty with client care"
Managing Partner Ralph Gilbert said: "The Legal 500 is one of the country's leading legal publications so we are delighted the firm's expertise across so many different practice areas continues to be recognised.
"Their recommendations highlights the quality, strength in depth and expertise we have within the firm and is a tribute to the firm as a whole to have 22 lawyers who are all highly skilled in their areas of expertise highlighted as leading practitioners"
The UK Legal 500 is an independent guide to law firms in the UK, based on in-depth market research, positive client feedback and interviews with lawyers, solicitors and barristers.
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