Apr 20
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...
Apr 20
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....
Apr 20
As the UK continues to battle through the Covid-19 pandemic, employers and employees around the country are faced with job losses. Here’s what you need to know about the Government’s...
Mar 20
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 upon contact arrangements....
Mar 20
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...
Mar 20
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 in the weeks...
Mar 20
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...
Feb 20
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...
Feb 20
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...
Feb 20
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...
Feb 20
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...
Feb 20
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...
Jan 20
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...
Jan 20
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...
Jan 20
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...
Jan 20
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...
Jan 20
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...
Jan 20
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...
Jan 20
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,...
Jan 20
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...
Dec 19
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...
Dec 19
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...
Nov 19
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,...
Nov 19
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...
Nov 19
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...
Nov 19
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...
Oct 19
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...
Oct 19
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...
Oct 19
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...
Oct 19
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...
Oct 19
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...
Oct 19
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...
Sep 19
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...
Sep 19
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...
Sep 19
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...
Sep 19
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...
Sep 19
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...
Sep 19
Raworths is growing its Corporate team with the recruitment of Jon Healey who joins the firm as a Legal Director. The senior appointment follows a consistent period of growth for...
Aug 19
Taking place at The Crown Hotel, Harrogate from 17 to 20 October 2019, this year’s line-up features more than 20 recently published authors – ranging from much loved television presenters...
Aug 19
On 6 August 2019 the Court of Appeal overturned an earlier decision in the High Court to rule that the Court can force a party to take part in a...
Aug 19
It often comes as a surprise to cohabiting individuals that in the unfortunate event of a relationship break down they do not have the same rights to make property claims...
Jul 19
Employers are being urged to consider their procedures following calls from MPs to prevent employers using Non-Disclosure Agreements to silence employees in situations of unlawful treatment. The move follows the publication...
Jul 19
Harrogate’s new ‘Business Improvement District’ (BID) is now up and running and Raworths is delighted to be on board with the initiative. A firm based in central Harrogate for over...
Jul 19
Raworths has been shortlisted for the Private Client Award in this year’s Yorkshire Legal Awards. The winners will be announced in 10 October at an awards ceremony at New Dock...
Jul 19
Raworths is thrilled to have once again received Tier 1 ranking for York, Hull and surrounding area in the recently launched Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2019, a key...
Jun 19
The issues of 'revenge evictions' and the potential for far-reaching reforms to the private residential letting market represent growing and significant challenges to landlords and letting agents. Matthew Hill, Head...
Jun 19
A rare opportunity to see one of the UK’s most prestigious jazz artists, Courtney Pine CBE, took place on 14 June at the Northern Aldborough Festival. The performance was sponsored...
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...
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...
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...
