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 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 takes...
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...
9 June, 2020
I’m spending lockdown with a toddler which means constantly being on the go and coming up with ways to entertain him. We’re trying to make lots of nice memories as...
1 June, 2020
Information correct as at 29 May 2020 The Chancellor has confirmed the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (‘CJRS’) will end 31 October 2020. Key dates for employers to note are as...
29 May, 2020
The lockdown has caused havoc for many businesses with little advanced warning. One of the key issues effecting businesses is how their ongoing contracts are effected – importantly whether there...
4 May, 2020
The current situation with Covid-19 and the lockdown have created an extremely worrying climate for people buying and selling homes. It has added a considerable amount of stress and ambiguity...
28 April, 2020
Information correct as at 27 April 2020 The UK Government has implemented the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) to support long-term viable businesses who may need to respond to...
28 April, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is creating huge problems for both tenants and landlords of commercial properties. The unprecedented lockdown means that most commercial tenants have seen their income hit, and many...
27 April, 2020
The challenges faced by all businesses as they battle to operate (or merely preserve) their business in the current climate have highlighted that the standard terms we used to trade...
27 April, 2020
The ‘Intestacy Provisions’ are a set of rules which set out how your estate will be divided amongst your relatives if you die without making a Will. These rules essentially...
24 April, 2020
Harrogate Film Festival is bringing the cinema to you during the Coronavirus lockdown with its new scheme #StayAtHomeShorts starting Friday 24 April 2020 where they will publish a short film...
21 April, 2020
21 April 2020 For most people during these unprecedented times our homes provide a place of safety. Sadly, for those who experience domestic abuse, home is very different place. This...
17 April, 2020
Information updated based on the Government’s guidance on 17 April 2020 at 18:33 Please refer to our Employment Bulletin articles for the latest updates. Scheme extended to end of June...
17 April, 2020
Information correct as at 16 April 2020 As the UK continues to battle through the Covid-19 pandemic, employers and employees around the country are being faced with job losses. Here’s...
16 April, 2020
Information correct as at 16 April 2020 Please refer to our Employment Bulletin articles for the latest updates. Update: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) On 15 April 2020, the Government...
16 April, 2020
The Budget 2020 on 11 March seems like a lifetime ago, despite being only last month. One of the biggest changes introduced by the Budget was to Entrepreneurs’ Relief, which,...
8 April, 2020
Information correct as at 8 April 2020 Please refer to our next Employment Bulletin articles for latest updates. What is the Government’s ‘Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme’ (CJRS)? This is...
6 April, 2020
2020 has been an unprecedented and challenging time so far due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing restrictions imposed by the Government. Most employers are unable to operate their...
6 April, 2020
If like most people you are in social isolation at the moment, you may have been using this time to catch up on the latest storylines in the soap world....
30 March, 2020
30 March 2020 If you are separated from your children’s other parent, it is likely that the situation arising from Coronavirus and the new government guidance is going to impact...
19 March, 2020
This year's Harrogate Film Festival was bigger than ever, growing to a ten-day event across two weekends. Raworths is proud to continue supporting this young and exciting Festival, having sponsored...
18 March, 2020
18 March 2020 As the government continues to tighten measures designed to restrict the spread of Covid-19, employers are facing increasing pressures. With significant restrictions already in place that have...
6 March, 2020
6 March 2020 With the virus spreading rapidly, there is not only understandable concern as to the impact on public health but now the potential for considerable disruption to businesses...
27 February, 2020
Raworths Solicitors has announced the appointment of Adam Colville-Robins who has joined the Dispute Resolution team as solicitor, to meet a growing demand for the department’s services. Adam has worked...
18 February, 2020
In recent years, the term blended families has had increased media exposure. Blended families occur when two people get married, perhaps for the second or third time, usually later in...
17 February, 2020
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 documents are important in that they...
4 February, 2020
Collaborative Law, as the name implies, means working with a former partner towards a common goal, rather than approaching matters in a positional and adversarial way. Trying to reach an...
3 February, 2020
As head of a family farming business one would imagine you had already planned for succession by making a will, having a business structure in place and ensuring that the...
28 January, 2020
Raworths Solicitors has nominated Vision Support Harrogate District as their Charity of the Year in 2020. Staff at the Solicitors firm voted to fundraise for the organisation which provides help...
27 January, 2020
Shareholders' agreements are strongly recommend in closely held companies to regulate the affairs of the company and the relationship of the shareholders. There are a number of provisions one would...
27 January, 2020
Raworths is delighted to once again be sponsoring the Harrogate Film Festival this March. Returning for its fourth year, 2020’s line up promises to be a treat with a bigger...
23 January, 2020
It frequently comes as a surprise to businesses who have put time and effort into creating a set of terms and conditions (T&C’s) to regulate their relationships with customers and...
23 January, 2020
During Family Mediation Week (20-24 January 2020) Jo Lofthouse looks at the role Mediation can play in a divorce During the first couple of months of a New Year, many...
20 January, 2020
Riparian rights are those that a landowner has if his/her land adjoins a watercourse or has a watercourse flowing through or within it. Given the ever more common floods and...
9 January, 2020
Raworths Solicitors has smashed its fundraising target by making a total donation to the Harrogate Homeless Project (HHP) of £6,000 following a two-year partnership with the local charity. The firm,...
2 January, 2020
Mental capacity is in the news a lot, whether it’s a discussion about our ageing population or an increase in people living with dementia. But is there anything you can...
17 December, 2019
The BBC has reported that Lloyd’s of London have been told to behave during the Christmas season after a survey it commission revealed that 8% of its workers said that...
5 December, 2019
Ryan Dhinsa, a property solicitor at Raworths, will be swapping his shirt and tie for boxing gloves when he steps into a boxing ring at the Majestic Hotel. Taking place...
28 November, 2019
Almost every week we see people who have put off making their wills for years, often with the belief that their family can sort everything out upon their death. Unfortunately,...
22 November, 2019
Have you ever considered how your relationship status affects your will? Marriage, separation, divorce and reconciliation all have an impact on your final wishes and can have unexpected consequences that...
7 November, 2019
This year’s Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival has been declared a ‘best seller’ by its organisers, following attendance from some of the most high profile authors to date. Guest authors at...
4 November, 2019
The aim of this short article is to highlight some of the key areas to be considered before monitoring employees use of emails, internet and telephone systems, with a view...
23 October, 2019
Following a comprehensive survey carried out by Raworths, the law firm is suggesting the rental sector is under attack from government proposals which are inherently flawed. Earlier this year, the...
21 October, 2019
Local practitioner is the first in the area to achieve dual accreditation. Harrogate based solicitor, Carmelita Ardren from Raworths has been recognised by a leading national organisation, Resolution for her...
18 October, 2019
David Cameron’s only north of England book talk has seen him tonight (Thursday, October 17) at a sell-out evening in Harrogate. The former Prime Minister - who's memoir For The...
10 October, 2019
Photo: Zoe Robinson, Managing Partner pictured with Thaynara Charlesworth and Jo Lofthouse, new entrants (“Associates to watch” category) in Chambers and Partners this year. Raworths Solicitors has maintained its impressive...
4 October, 2019
There has been an increase in speculative planning applications for residential development in the region recently and sites such as farms and fields - previously thought of having very little...
4 October, 2019
Pensions can be one of the most valuable assets in a marriage, even in modest asset cases. For high net worth individuals, the value of the pension fund can be...
27 September, 2019
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. Some highlights from practice area...
23 September, 2019
Bespoke debt recovery for both individuals and businesses is a necessary evil in today’s world. Raworths has offered debt recovery services for many years and quite often one of the...
23 September, 2019
If you are planning to live together (or already live together) a cohabitation agreement could help you manage your affairs if you were to separate from your partner. People are...
23 September, 2019
The mini-library scheme, launched last year by Harrogate International Festivals, has returned to Harrogate to encourage reading and raise awareness of the flagship literary festival of which Raworths are title...
18 September, 2019
Raworths says the rental sector is under attack from recent Government proposals and residential landlords must make their views known in an urgent survey launched today. Earlier this year, the...
