Law firm receives praise for its sector support across Lincolnshire in major national directory

Retaining its Tier One status, the family team receives praise for its ‘particular strength and expertise’ in handling financial cases involving complex and high-net-worth financial divorces and divorces with farming assets, whilst also specialising in military matters including pensions.

Head of the Lincoln’s corporate and commercial department Russell Eke is singled out for his ‘notable expertise’ of renewables as his team retains its Tier Three banding. Anaerobic digestion and compressed natural gas projects are among his successful projects, says the report.

Elsewhere the employment team retains its Tier Two banding with mention of its team-working and expertise within the public and private sectors, and the military. The personal injury and clinical negligence team also retains its Tier Four status for its work advising on accidents at work, agricultural accidents and fatality claims.

There is a Tier Two retention for Wilkin Chapman’s work within social housing, whilst the debt recovery team retains its Tier One bandings.  Also retaining Tier One status is the commercial property department. Led in Lincoln by Peter Hanson, the report highlights the advice given to Lincoln Corn Exchange Markets on several high value lease agreements relating to the refurbishment of the city centre retail premises under the Cornhill Quarter redevelopment scheme.

The personal tax, trusts & probate team receives a Tier Three banding with partner Imogen Holmes praised for her knowledge.

Wilkin Chapman senior partner, Andrew Holt, said: “There is little doubt that we have some exceptional solicitors working within all of our teams who will go above and beyond to offer their clients the very best service they can. We see that in Lincoln in abundance, where relationships with clients are professional, personable and strong.”