Yorkshire and Lincolnshire’s largest law firm has strengthened its private client division with the appointment of Monika Bone as a partner in its York office.
Monika has joined Wilkin Chapman Rollits as a partner in the wills, estates & tax planning team. She was previously an associate director at SJP Law, also in York.
Originally from the Czech Republic, Monika completed her legal training in Huddersfield before building her career across several Yorkshire firms over the past 15 years, including as a partner at Harrowells.
Monika Bone, Partner in the Wills, Estates & Tax Planning team at Wilkin Chapman Rollits, said: “This is a significant stage in Wilkin Chapman Rollits’ growth, so it’s a great time to join the firm. I’m looking forward to working with colleagues across the region, and continuing to provide support and specialist advice to clients to help families and business owners pass on their wealth as they wish, and save on tax where they can.”
Monika brings more than a decade of specialist private client experience, with particular expertise in agricultural law.
She advises on estate administration, wills and lasting powers of attorney, as well as bespoke succession and tax planning. Her work often involves estates with international elements, digital assets, trust assets, agricultural property and business interests.
Monika is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and part of the Law Society’s Private Client Section.
Lucy Butterfint, Partner and Head of Wills, Estates & Tax Planning at Wilkin Chapman Rollits, said: “Monika is a highly respected private client practitioner whose experience will be a real asset to our team. Her depth of knowledge, particularly in complex estates and agricultural succession, is a great complement to the work we do for clients across the region.”
With over 530 partners and staff located across Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, Hull, York and Beverley, Wilkin Chapman Rollits provides trusted legal and insolvency advice to both private and commercial clients.
As the region’s largest law firm, with national capability, Wilkin Chapman Rollits is uniquely positioned to offer the strength of a big firm with the personal, client-centred approach of a trusted partner.
For more information on Wilkin Chapman Rollits, visit: www.wilkinchapmanrollits.co.uk