Construction is set to begin on our new office in Louth

We are creating a new 10,000 square foot office in Louth. The development will include offices for ourselves and business adviser, Duncan & Toplis.

The project will see a contemporary, open-plan office space built over two floors and a 53 space car park.

Since the proposals were first put forward in 2019, it’s been agreed that Wilkin Chapman Solicitors will occupy the first floor of the building, relocating its Louth office to the new premises.

The new office is being built by Lincolnshire-based contractor, Stirlin Developments and it is expected to be completed by Autumn of 2022.

Adrian Reynolds, managing director at Duncan & Toplis said:

“The construction of new premises is a major undertaking which requires careful planning and consideration. Since the start of the pandemic, these decisions have become even more important as we prepare for a post-pandemic world where we all have the opportunity to redefine and improve many aspects of the way we live and work.

“We’re very excited to be making this major investment in the Louth area, reaffirming our commitment to the town and its businesses at this important time. The site will serve as a workplace for team members local to Louth or supporting organisations in the area, in line with our new, flexible working policy.

“We’re making great efforts to make Duncan & Toplis into an even better place for all our team members and the improved facilities the new development will afford will help us toward that goal. We’re also very pleased to have Wilkin Chapman join us in the new offices, ensuring that the building fulfils its potential as soon as it’s completed.”

Duncan & Toplis has 11 offices across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire and the company supports more than 12,000 businesses and individuals with a wide range of services. Duncan & Toplis was founded in 1925 and it has had an office in Louth since 2007.

The company has more than 400 team members, specialising in a wide range of services. These include accountancy, tax and business advice, audit, assurance services, HR, payroll, wealth management, IT services, international business services and business turnaround support.

Proposals for Duncan & Toplis’ Louth development were approved by East Lindsey District Council in 2019 and although it was hoped that construction could begin the same year, the plans were delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the company has reevaluated plans for how it would use the space to ensure that the project will have long term value for the company and that the development will be sustainable given the rise of remote working.

Andrew Holt, senior partner of Wilkin Chapman Solicitors said:

“We are really excited for this opportunity for both businesses to relocate to a new office that will provide a modern and vibrant environment, for our respective clients and team members alike. We are also delighted to announce the relocation of our current Louth offices to new build premises on the Fairfield Industrial Estate. It is great to be able to make a very real, tangible, continued commitment in Louth and the Lincolnshire Wolds area.”

For Wilkin Chapman Solicitors, the office move is part of a bigger, strategic development with the recent appointment of CEO, Robin Simmonds. These new, modern premises will allow for improved collaboration and communication for staff and clients in serving the wider community.