Grimsby-based legal giant Wilkin Chapman to merge with Yorkshire-based counterpart on April 1

Wilkin Chapman's HQ on the outskirts of  Grimsby

GRIMSBY-based law firm Wilkin Chapman is to merge with Yorkshire-based  Rollits on April 1.

To trade under the name,  Wilkin Chapman Rollits, the workforce will total more than 500 including 70 partners and have a combined annual turnover of £40-million. 

The firm will operate from six locations: Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, Hull, York and Beverley. 

A statement from the partners reads thus: "The merger is market- and client- driven, and the merged firm will offer greater strength and depth  across the commercial and public sectors and private client disciplines both within its region and nationally." 

There are no planned redundancies as part of the merger.

Says Wilkin Chapman's chief executive, Robin Simmonds: "There is a t synergy between the two firms across culture, values and strategy, and we believe the new firm will provide our clients with the responsive, personal tailored support that they expect."

Agrees the, managing partner of Rollits, Ralph Gilbert: "Both our firms have deep local connections and histories within our respective regions,  and we are very proud of these links which help us understand the needs of our clients and bring insights to them."

                               

Creating a legal 'powerhouse' - all smiles from the top honchos at the two law firms