21 September, 2021
Following last year’s online festival, it is great to announce that Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival returns this autumn with a 4 day programme of live events from 21 to 24...
20 September, 2021
In the last 18 months employers have had to be flexible and to make changes quickly in order to stay competitive and to keep their business on track, while also...
2 September, 2021
Child maintenance can be a tricky issue and is something that can cause a lot of confusion for separating parents, particularly the interaction between the court and the Child Maintenance...
2 September, 2021
When businesses come together with common interests and pooled talent great things can be achieved but like any relationship can it all end in disaster? Unfortunately, joint ventures are frequently...
19 August, 2021
Outgoing tenants often leave property behind at the end of their tenancy and this can create several considerations for landlords: do they have to store these items, and if so...
17 August, 2021
Despite all your best efforts to recruit and retain the right key executives, sometimes things just do not work out as planned and it becomes evident that it will be...
5 August, 2021
It is understandable that businesses will frequently have a standardized internal procedure for collecting in debts. Perhaps reminder letters to debtors after 14 days, followed by more serious letters making...
3 August, 2021
Jonathan Mortimer, Consultant Partner at Raworths, lists the most frequently seen disputes relating to wills and the administration of estates based upon his experience in the field. The top 10...
29 July, 2021
Despite the success of the vaccine programme, the impact of the pandemic on businesses will continue for some time. For example, when the furlough scheme ends in the autumn, it...
23 July, 2021
Raworths achieves top ranking in its region and nationally (outside London) in independent guide Chambers High Net Worth Guide, one of the leading independent guides for the international private wealth...
23 July, 2021
The third and final article from Liz Pollock looks at the role of Covid testing in the workplace. The government considers rapid testing to be a vital part of the...
21 July, 2021
In the second article from our mini-series, Liz Pollock continues to offer guidance and practical tips for employers as staff return to the workplace following the lifting of restrictions this...
19 July, 2021
It is no secret that the courts are struggling to clear the backlog of commercial cases which have built up as a result of the coronavirus, or that this backlog...
19 July, 2021
If you are an employer then you, like many others, are probably trying to work out the best means of managing your staff and productivity now that ‘Freedom Day’ has...
8 July, 2021
Although it has such an antiquated name, Bailment is the term given to a very common form of a legal relationship which most people will have experienced. A Bailment can...
8 July, 2021
As my colleague Ellie Foster explained in her article No Fault Divorce earlier this year, the Government announced a new law on ‘no-fault’ divorce to come into effect this October...
11 June, 2021
Raworths has announced new leadership for its Corporate team following a sustained period of growth and client wins. The promotion is the fifth senior appointment to be made by the...
10 June, 2021
The official government message encouraging people to work from home is expected to end with the final step out of lockdown. For many employees though, homeworking is here to stay....
10 June, 2021
For most people, (particularly those without children), one of the most important stages of a separation is the financial settlement. When managed badly it can fuel acrimony and dispute, cause...
17 May, 2021
While the predicted lockdown baby boom has not materialised and the birth rate is similar to 2020 (down just 0.5%), family caring responsibilities have been more evident in the last...
29 April, 2021
The statutory definitions of the three categories of employment status have long been criticised as being unclear, and over the years a body of case law interpreting these definitions has...
29 April, 2021
Harrogate Film Festival is now available online with events, including the popular Independent Filmmakers Competition, available until 30 May 2021. More information and details about how to book tickets is...
12 April, 2021
1 April 2021 - National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates increase From 1 April, the National Living Wage will increase to £8.91 an hour and it will be...
9 April, 2021
Raworths Solicitors has announced three new partners for the firm in its biggest series of partner promotions in several years. Sally Togher (Employment), Alison Walker and Sam Jenner (Trusts, Wills...
6 April, 2021
As my colleague Claire Hunter explained in her article here ("what will happen to my pension during divorce"), pensions can be some of the most valuable assets in a marriage...
25 March, 2021
It would be wrong to assume that as a director you are top of the tree and untouchable. Instead, a director is accountable to the company, shareholders and creditors by...
22 March, 2021
The Harrogate Film Festival is set to return for a fifth year, with events taking place between April and September 2021. The festival aims to captivate audiences by offering innovative...
11 March, 2021
It’s a common misconception with divorcing couples that if one party can blame the other for the breakdown of the marriage then they will be entitled to a greater share...
11 March, 2021
While the UK may now have a trade deal with the EU, businesses have spent the first part of the year picking through the detail to figure out what it...
8 March, 2021
After postponements in 2019 and 2020, the 6 April 2021 is the third date scheduled for the off-payroll working rules to be extended to the private sector. The purpose of...
9 February, 2021
The rollout of the vaccination programme has been welcomed as the beginning of the end for the Covid-19 pandemic. For many employers, ensuring their workforce is vaccinated is an important...
29 January, 2021
Should have put a name on it! How to manage your personal belongings in your will When preparing your Will you might not have considered who your personal belongings (also known...
28 January, 2021
Raworths Solicitors has added a new senior role to its Family Unit as the team responds to increased demand for its services. Ellie Foster joins the respected law firm as...
15 January, 2021
Raworths is delighted to enter the second part of its Charity of the Year relationship in 2021 with Vision Support Harrogate District, in what will be the charity's centenary year. With the...
12 January, 2021
2020 was a tumultuous year with employers having to respond rapidly to the challenges of the pandemic. Culturally the world has shifted too, with the Black Lives Matter movement bringing...
8 December, 2020
While some people are enjoying working from home, this is not the case for everyone and the negative impacts over several months are taking a toll on some employees. ‘Employers...
26 November, 2020
Raworths Solicitors is delighted to unveil a new business partnership with Ripon Cathedral. The alliance means that Raworths will be playing a vital part in supporting the preservation and development...
23 November, 2020
Kelly Buckle-Fleming who heads the Residential Property Unit at Raworths Solicitors has urged buyers to move quickly if they hope to benefit from the Stamp Duty holiday. On 8 July...
16 November, 2020
Information correct as at 16 November 2020 On 5 November 2020 the government announced the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) until 31 March 2021. Further guidance has...
12 November, 2020
The viability of many businesses is on a knife edge and flexibility in scaling the workforce up or down at short notice has become increasingly important. For many employers, keeping...
12 November, 2020
When deciding to live together, understandably many unmarried couples do not think about what would happen with their property if their relationship came to an end. However, when relationships do...
29 October, 2020
The first ever digital Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival has been hailed a great success, attracting thousands of viewers to the free programme of events. The Festival, which this year was...
22 October, 2020
Raworths has maintained strong recognition across all its practice areas in Chambers UK legal guide, including top tier rankings for Employment and Family teams. Chambers UK is one of the...
22 October, 2020
Festivals provide light, excitement and bring the town to life. Books provide inspiration. As part of this year's digital Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival, we asked colleagues if they have positive...
16 October, 2020
Literature was brought to life in lights, in Harrogate this evening (15 October 2020). To celebrate the power of the arts, and the upcoming digital Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival, Harrogate...
13 October, 2020
At the outbreak of covid-19, there was some surprise that the government included solicitors specialising in wills on the list of key workers, but in those early months we were...
13 October, 2020
As the Chancellor’s coronavirus job retention scheme enters its final phase and the prospect of a return to normal business seems distant for many companies, some employers are having to...
9 October, 2020
The stamp duty holiday has led to a surge in activity for the housing market in the last few months. Whilst this activity has been welcomed in the aftermath of...
6 October, 2020
Information correct as at 6 October 2020 The furlough scheme, officially the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was introduced to cover the wage costs of employees from 1 March 2020...
1 October, 2020
Raworths continues to enhance its reputation for excellence following its recommendation in 8 areas of law by the Legal 500 Guide, published online this week. In addition, a total of...
28 September, 2020
The first-ever digital Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival will bring writers and readers together for one long weekend this October: Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October. This year’s Festival will continue...
24 September, 2020
Information correct as at 24 September 2020 Following the Chancellor’s announcement today (24 September 2020) regarding the new Job Support Scheme after the ending of the furlough scheme, the Treasury...
15 September, 2020
In the wake of the Black Lives Matter demonstrations, there is increased momentum in addressing racial inequalities at work. But this is against a backdrop of significant and long-standing barriers...
1 September, 2020
Co-parenting isn’t always easy and this year Covid-19 and the stringent lockdown restrictions have presented many challenges for families and couples who are separated and co-parenting. The pandemic forced parents to enter a new...
17 August, 2020
The Government has recently announced that it will be enacting a change in law in September to make wills witnessed by video conferencing valid. This change is to be applied...
1 August, 2020
Following changes in government guidance, more and more employers are asking staff to come back to the workplace. But what are your obligations as an employer if staff are reluctant...
17 July, 2020
Chambers and Partners, the leading publication which ranks legal firms nationwide, has awarded Raworths its highest level of Tier 1 in its High Net Worth Guide 2020, a key publication...
13 July, 2020
On 8 July 2020 the government announced a Stamp Duty holiday for residential property purchases with immediate effect (8 July) until 31 March 2021. Kelly Buckle-Fleming, our residential property expert...
3 July, 2020
Although lockdown is easing, government guidance advises people to continue to work from home if possible. Meanwhile the media is reporting that some employers are deciding to keep staff working...
3 July, 2020
Katie Watts explains why everyone should have this important document in place. The current coronavirus pandemic and enforced lockdown have given some people the time to think about putting their...
