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...
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...
