Wilkin Chapman Rollits appointed to Government Commercial Agency legal panel

Wilkin Chapman Rollits' headquarters in Grimsby

THE firm has been named as a supplier on the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) RM6374 Legal Panel for Public Sector framework, which will run until at least July 2029.

Through the framework, public sector and third-sector organisations across the UK, including councils, schools, universities, NHS bodies, housing associations, charities and government departments, can access legal support from suppliers on the panel through a compliant and streamlined route to market.

The framework is divided into specialist categories, known as lots, with Wilkin Chapman Rollits appointed to Lot 2 (Focused Legal Support) and Lot 3 (Litigation and Disputes).

Through Lots 2 and 3, organisations can access legal services from Wilkin Chapman Rollits across a range of specialisms, including education, employment, housing, charities, debt recovery, restructuring and insolvency, real estate, and litigation and dispute resolution.

The appointment builds on Wilkin Chapman Rollits' track record of supporting public sector, charity and not-for-profit organisations on matters such as governance, investigations and regulatory issues, as well as employment, housing, real estate and dispute resolution.

Robin Simmonds, chief executive of Wilkin Chapman Rollits, said: "This is an important milestone for the firm, reflecting the breadth and quality of expertise we offer while creating new opportunities for us to support organisations throughout the UK.

"This appointment also fits perfectly with our vision of being an outstanding regional firm with national reach.

"We look forward to building new relationships through the panel and helping public sector and charity organisations navigate challenges and deliver positive outcomes for the people and communities they serve. 

Government Commercial Agency (GCA) is the UK's central commercial and procurement organisation, connecting public and private sectors to achieve the best outcomes for the UK and its citizens. GCA uses its commercial expertise to create a simpler procurement experience that redirects valuable resources into essential public services, creating value for the nation.

Wilkin Chapman Rollits has more than 530 partners and staff located across Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, Hull, York and Beverley. For more information, visit wilkinchapmanrollits.co.uk