All change at the top!
Hull & York commercial lawfirm Rollits has appointed partner Ralph Gilbert as ManagingPartner with effect from 1 May 2015. Ralph takes over fromRichard Field, who, after nine years in the role takes over asSenior Partner from Steve Trynka.
Ralph, who joined Rollits in1988 is a well-respected litigator, recognised in particular forhis practical "solutions based" approach. He has alreadyserved as the firm's Finance Partner and in addition to his newrole as Managing Partner he will continue to be involved in clientmatters.
Ralph Gilbert comments "I amhonoured to have been chosen as the Managing Partner of Rollits, afirm which I joined upon graduating from the University of Hull 27years ago.
"I want us to build uponour reputation for delivering the very best service for our clientswhilst continuing to adapt and innovate in an ever changing legalmarket place.
"I start my tenure froma very strong base, ready to build upon the excellent work of Steveand Richard in the past."
Richard Field comments "I haveworked closely with Ralph for the last eight years when he wasfinance partner and so I know he will do an excellent job. Iam sure he will do all he can to continue to move the firmforwards and entrench our position as one of the leading commerciallaw firms in Yorkshire."
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