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Wilkin Chapman Rollits

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Wilkin Chapman Rollits

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Band 4

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What the Team is Known For

Wilkin Chapman Rollits is a firm with extensive experience in handling complex and politically sensitive investigations into local government. The department has in-depth knowledge of the internal workings of a local authority and is a leading adviser in education law, governance and safeguarding issues.

Strengths

The team has a deep and practical experience of working in and with local government

The firm has an excellent approach to client service.

Its ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. We had access to multiple skill sets and capabilities in the Wilkin Chapman Rollits team.

Work Highlights

Wilkin Chapman Rollits instructed Barnsley Council Following an initial feasibility study, they have developed a “3-way” collaborative process with our client Barnsley Council to handle “returned” all unpaid Council Tax

Notable practitioners
Jonathan Goolden

Jonathan Goolden leads Wilkin Chapman Rollits' local government team. He is known for advising large local authorities, providing professional bodies on core policies and procedures.

Jonathan Goolden's client service and general level of service is very strong.

Jonathan is a national expert in the field of local governance and can be guaranteed to give you robust advice

Jonathan is an excellent, knowledgeable lawyer.

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