Jun 19
Often, one of the most contentious issues following a separation regards children and specifically what time each party can spend with them moving forward. As you might expect, discussions between...
May 19
Employment law is a fast changing area and, despite Brexit, this year is already seeing more changes for employers. 1. National Minimum Wage increases. From 1 April 2019, hourly minimum...
Apr 19
Many farming businesses and landed estates provide accommodation to employees as part of their employment, even though they may not actually need to live on the property for the performance...
Apr 19
Family lawyers around the country will be breathing a sigh of relief today following news from the Justice Secretary that he intends to put an end to the ‘unnecessary blame...
Apr 19
Buying a house or flat can be a daunting prospect, especially if you are a first-time buyer. As with many things, preparation can make the process much smoother. The tips...
Apr 19
From April 2019 important changes are being made to employment law. The amendments are being brought in on a staggered basis (between 1 and 8 April 2019) and we have...
Apr 19
Raworths Solicitors has announced the senior appointment of Ann Laverty as its head of property. A new position for the firm, the role comes as part of a drive to...
Mar 19
There are numerous myths and commonly held assumptions surrounding debt recovery, what is clear is that it is a very real problem for thousands of businesses each year. Ervin Shakaj...
Mar 19
The changes to Entrepreneur’s Relief announced in the Autumn Statement have very real implications for SME owners. Whilst some of the uncertainty that surrounded the original statement has now been...
Feb 19
The team from Raworths will join hundreds of thirsty people this March when they raise a glass at the Harrogate Beer Festival. The Festival, taking place between Thursday 7 and Saturday...
Feb 19
Raworths is delighted to have smashed their fundraising target for 2018, raising over £3,300 for the Harrogate Homeless Project (HHP). The firm, which chose the organisation as their Charity of...
Feb 19
If you are thinking about putting your house on the market, making sure that both the house and the associated paperwork are in good order, can go a long way...
Feb 19
Raworths is delighted to be sponsoring the Harrogate Film Festival in its third year. Taking place from March 1st – 4th 2019, the number of events for the public to...
Jan 19
Raworths has boosted its Private Client team with the appointment of Caroline Hedges, who joins the firm as Partner. The senior appointment follows the rapid growth of the department over...
Jan 19
Raworths Solicitors has announced the appointment of Annette Thomson who has joined the Dispute Resolution team as a Registered Foreign Lawyer, to meet a growing demand for the department’s services....
Dec 18
Raworths has extended its partnership with the Harrogate Homeless Project (HHP) for another year following a busy year of fundraising for the local homeless charity. Staff have participated in a...
Dec 18
With the festive season being the most popular time for proposals, Jo Lofthouse considers what happens to the ring if things fall through. As has been widely reported on social...
Nov 18
Good Divorce Week (26-30 November 2018) aims to provide practical help, highlighting ways for separating parents to put their children’s needs first, as well as calling on the government to...
Nov 18
As the controversy around universal credit continues, Jo Lofthouse looks at the contentious policy and explains what divorcing couples need to be aware of. Universal credit is the benefit payment that was introduced in 2012 with a phased roll out. It was introduced in Harrogate...
Nov 18
Raworths Solicitors has maintained its impressive rankings in two of the law industry’s most highly acclaimed directories, Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. The firm, which offers a range of...
Oct 18
The Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival featured 30 world-class authors attracting a diverse audience. Sell-out events included BBC’s John Simpson, with interviewer, TV reporter Gerry Foley tweeting, ‘A wonderfully engaging, lively...
Oct 18
Raworths continues to enhance its reputation for excellence following its recommendation in 7 areas of law by the Legal 500 Guide, published online this week. Some highlights from practice area commentary...
Oct 18
Could a new consultation be the beginning of the end for fault based divorces? For many, the recent news that the Ministry of Justice has announced that they will consult...
Oct 18
By Sally Togher of Raworths Solicitors, Harrogate As the seasons change, so do the work levels for most rural businesses. In farming, clearly there are busy periods such as...
Sep 18
Harrogate International Festivals has launched a mini-library scheme in the town to encourage reading and raise awareness of its flagship literary festivals. Two mini-libraries, located outside the Festival office on...
Sep 18
We’re looking forward to another inspiring, educational and informative Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival. Taking place at The Crown Hotel, Harrogate, from 18 to 21 October, this year’s line-up features household names from...
Aug 18
Raworths has been shortlisted for the Private Client Award in this year’s Yorkshire Legal Awards. Raworths’ Trusts, Wills and Estates team has thrived in recent years, growing from 10 to 19 staff, likewise the...
Jul 18
Raworths has once again received Tier 1 ranking for York, Hull and surrounding area in the recently launched Chambers and Partners High Net Worth (HNW) Guide 2018, a key publication...
Jul 18
The Raworths team had a busy month in June hosting and participating in numerous events, all to help raise funds for the Harrogate Homeless Project, the chosen Charity of the...
Jul 18
When two people with children make the decision to separate, they are entering unknown territory. Child maintenance is one area that can cause a tremendous amount of confusion and parents...
Jun 18
We are delighted to announce that Jessica Oliver and Katie Watts from our Trusts, Wills & Estates team have passed their recent exams with distinction. The first of four exams leading...
Jun 18
This month a new online divorce system is being rolled out across England and Wales. Following a testing phase last year, online divorce is now an option for many people...
May 18
Three members of the CSR team at Raworths spent a very productive afternoon with the Harrogate Homeless Project (HHP) recently, meeting the staff at their HQ and learning a...
Apr 18
In succession planning for farmers, I am often asked to comment on the fairness of the distribution of assets between the farming child or children and the non-farming children. In...
Mar 18
Raworths Solicitors has announced they will be actively supporting the Harrogate Homeless Project (HHP) who have been nominated as their Charity of the Year. Employees at the company chose the...
Mar 18
When dealing with complex rural based disputes, whether of a property, family or commercial nature, the question of whether the case should be mediated is an important consideration that should...
Mar 18
Raworths has always been committed to supporting the local community, be that through the arts, charitable support or simply by lending a hand and this March has been no exception....
Feb 18
Kate Maybury with The Mayor of Harrogate Borough in 2017 My aim at the beginning of my year as President was to build upon the positive aspects of the...
Jan 18
New data protection laws (GDPR) will be introduced this May and businesses in the region will need to adapt and plan resource around it. The mismanagement of data can already...
Dec 17
We’re delighted to announce that the Raworths team has reached their target of £2000 for its Charity of the Year partnership in 2017. Staff participated in numerous activities throughout the year to raise funds...
Dec 17
Christmas can present a myriad of challenges for employers and finding the right balance between playing Santa and Scrooge can be difficult. As the festive season gets underway, here’s some...
Nov 17
The saying “rags to riches to rags in three generations” is not lacking in truth and it is often the case that the obvious exit for the owners of successful...
Nov 17
Raworths is delighted to have been listed in six areas of law in the Chambers and Partners Directory published this week, more than any other Harrogate based law firm. The...
Oct 17
The sixth Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival was a resounding success as an outstanding line-up of names from the world of politics, stage and screen descended on the Crown Hotel last...
Oct 17
Get the ‘Heads of Terms’ right! If you’re involved in a commercial property transaction then it’s advisable to have proper Heads of Terms (HOTS) in place from the outset. These...
Oct 17
Raworths, has enhanced its reputation for excellence following its recommendation in seven areas of law by the Legal 500 Guide, published this week. Being quoted as ‘inspiring confidence’, ‘extremely knowledgeable’...
Sep 17
Raworths has received further recognition for several of its partners in the new Chambers and Partners High Net Worth(HNW) Guide, a key publication for the international private wealth market. The...
Sep 17
In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled that Employment Tribunal fees amounted to an unlawful barrier to justice for employees who wanted to bring claims against their employers....
Aug 17
Raworths has further boosted its private client Trusts Wills and Estates team (TWE) with the recruitment of Peter Greswold who joins the firm as Partner. The significant appointment follows considerable...
Aug 17
If you’re not familiar with Jenni Murray, the presenter of Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, it quickly becomes clear from her introduction and afterword that she is a fierce defender of...
Jul 17
On 6th July Partners and staff past and present, family and business contacts attended an event at Raworths to mark the retirement of Christopher Butterworth, a well-known and respected...
Jul 17
The Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival has announced a stellar line-up of best-selling authors, influential politicians, stars of the screen, and literary world. Tying in with Harrogate International Festivals’ over-arching...
Jul 17
Raworths has further cemented its reputation as one of the area’s leading law firms following its inclusion in the upcoming edition of Chambers and Partners, which ranks the UK’s leading...
May 17
So the clouds have finally parted for employers with the Employment Appeal Tribunal shedding light on how far back in time a worker is able to claim unlawful deductions from...
Apr 17
It is generally acknowledged that by writing a Will you are ensuring that your wishes will be respected following your death, however this isn’t always the case. Following a decade...
Mar 17
As demand for building and development on farms grows we consider the importance of planning ownership to obtain full rate relief Diversifications on farms is increasing and with these changes...
Mar 17
Stress in the workplace is on the rise and the cost for employers can be huge, not only resulting in lost production but also management time, effects on morale and...
Mar 17
Kate Maybury, Senior Associate at Raworths, solicitors in Harrogate, has been appointed the new President of the Harrogate and District Law Society. During the 12-month period, Kate, a specialist in...
Mar 17
This year there has been little in the Spring Budget by way of surprises for individuals with most of the announcements looking at the detail of policy, rather than actual...
Feb 17
If you know someone who is retired, you may have heard them joke about them going on their next “SKI” trip. Generally understood to be an acronym for ‘Spending the...
