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27 November, 2024

Raworths celebrates achieving top legal industry rankings

Raworths’ Commercial and Private Client teams have been recognised in two of the UK’s leading legal professional guides. Raworths has achieved a number of inclusions in the Chambers UK Guide,...

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27 November, 2024

Raworths celebrates two promotions

Raworths is culminating a year of strategic growth and industry recognition with the promotion of two Associate solicitors within its growing Commercial team. Harjeet Nangla, who has more than 8...

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22 November, 2024

Employment Rights Bill – what employers need to know

On 10 October 2024, the government introduced the Employment Rights Bill into Parliament.  The Bill sets out the biggest change to employment rights in decades.  Whilst the majority of the...

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14 November, 2024

What can I do if the value of my shareholding is being impacted by the reckless decisions of the directors of the company?

If you are a minority shareholder and you suspect that either a director or a majority shareholder is misusing company assets, there are legal remedies that can help you to...

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5 November, 2024

Raworths sponsors New Light Prize Exhibition in Harrogate

The hugely popular New Light Art Prize Exhibition comes to the The Mercer Art Gallery in Harrogate from 12 October 2024 until 5 January 2025.  Raworths is proud to sponsor...

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15 October, 2024

Leading Leeds Special Needs School moves into White Rose Park

Final Press Release issued 7 October 2024 Broomfield South SILC (Specialist Including Learning Centre), an all-age special educational needs school serving south Leeds, has moved into a state-of-the art building...

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4 October, 2024

Claiming Interest on Commercial Debts

If your business is owed money, the impact on cash flow can be considerable. Whilst the ability to recover interest on late payments does not immediately alleviate the impact on...

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4 October, 2024

Common mistakes with employment contracts

Employers are legally required to give employees certain key information at the start of the job in what is called a written statement of particulars. This is often set out...

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4 October, 2024

ACAS, mental health and reasonable adjustments: what employers need to know

Employers are increasingly aware of the importance of supporting employees’ mental health for many reasons, including improved retention, attendance and productivity. Underpinning this is a legal duty to make reasonable...

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1 October, 2024

Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival – Book Review – Theresa May

Jonathan Mortimer, a Partner at Raworths in Harrogate, provides his book review of: Theresa May, Baroness May of Maidenhead The Abuse of Power The first thing to say is that...

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27 September, 2024

Stellar lineup announced for Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival 2024

Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival returns from 10 to 20 October 2024 with another enthralling literary lineup.  The Festival will once again celebrate great writing and leading thinkers, sharing their stories...

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23 September, 2024

Collaborative law and the divorce process

Alright, Stop, collaborate and listen! In 1990, when Vanilla Ice raped this famous line I am sure that divorce or separation were not in his thought process however when thinking...

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5 September, 2024

Raworths announces new leadership for award-winning TWE team

Raworths has announced a change of leadership at the helm of its award-winning Trusts, Wills and Estates (TWE) team. Partners Alison Walker and Sam Jenner are stepping up to take...

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4 September, 2024

Pre-nups – worth the paper they are written on?

A few years ago the question of needing a prenuptial agreement was the preserve of only the rich and famous - a statement of good intent rather than a binding...

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27 August, 2024

Disclosure on divorce – hide and seek?

I have a confession to make.....I don't watch TV soaps.  I refused to watch "The Split", quite apart from the fact that it was somewhat of a busman's holiday (for...

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22 August, 2024

Clean break on divorce – a stitch in time?

It is a common misconception that once parties are divorced or their civil partnership is dissolved this automatically ends all respective financial claims against one another. But is this true?...

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20 August, 2024

Raworths shortlisted for Private Client Award in Yorkshire Legal Awards 2024

Raworths has been announced as a finalist at this year's Yorkshire Legal Awards 2024 in the Private Client category. The Yorkshire Legal Awards nomination recognises the Trusts, Wills and Estates...

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9 August, 2024

Understanding different types of dismissal: a guide for employers

It is always disappointing when an employee does not perform as anticipated or the relationship has turned sour and you wish to part ways. It is important to take legal...

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24 July, 2024

Departing employees and non-compete clauses

An employee builds up valuable knowledge and contacts during the time that they work for you, but your commercial interests may be vulnerable if they leave and go on to...

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24 July, 2024

The power of a letter before action in a business dispute

If you are involved in a business dispute, then it is sensible to try to resolve the matter as quickly and cost-efficiently as possible to avoid or reduce the chances...

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24 July, 2024

Harrogate Property Lunch – 4 September 2024

TheBusinessDesk.com, Raworths and Designtonic will be hosting a Harrogate property lunch at Hotel du Vin, with guest speaker William Birch & Sons managing director Paul Goyea. More details about the...

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19 July, 2024

Raworths wins national legal award

Harrogate based Raworths has won the Out of London Practice of the Year category at this year’s Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Awards 2024. Raworths’ Trusts, Wills and Estates team...

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27 June, 2024

Do I have to share my bonus with my spouse if we get divorced?

It is common practice for individuals to be paid bonuses in addition to their basic salary. Often these bonuses can form a significant proportion of an individual’s income.  In the...

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18 June, 2024

Why are the company directors paid so much and yet my dividends are so low?

As a minority shareholder in a business, you may be frustrated with how the directors are running the company and, in particular, with how much they are taking from the...

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18 June, 2024

The benefits of a policy for keeping in touch during family leave

Returning to work from family leave can be a significant adjustment for some employees. As well as the practical considerations of childcare and family logistics, there may have been significant...

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13 June, 2024

Team Raworths at Knaresborough Bed Race 2024

A team from Raworths, including many family and friends, took part in the latest Great Knaresborough Bed Race.  The event brings together colleagues to design, create, compete and support. Organised...

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3 June, 2024

The phoenix that rises from the ashes – the company which refuses to die

A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment.  This is the final article from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner...

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28 May, 2024

Raworths shortlisted at Chambers HNW Awards 2024

Harrogate-based Raworths has been shortlisted at the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Awards 2024 in the Out of London Practice of the Year category.  Raworths’ Trusts, Wills and Estates team...

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28 May, 2024

Homes For Students welcomes new shareholder as company gears up for major growth plans

Harrogate-based purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) company, Homes For Students (HFS), has welcomed a new major shareholder with international real estate company Far East Orchard Limited (Far East Orchard) buying a...

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14 May, 2024

The wound-up company – it’s not all over yet for directors

A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 9 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...

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14 May, 2024

What are your legal options if you are owed money?

There are several reasons why someone might owe you money, it could be an unpaid loan, a gift that you want back or, in a commercial context, an unpaid invoice...

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1 May, 2024

Wrongful trading – the risks facing directors when the company is insolvent

A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 8 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...

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26 April, 2024

Keeping (most) family law cases out of court

“…. Like running up the down escalator” - that is how the President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, described the workload of the Family Court in 2019.  Since...

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25 April, 2024

Can we claim for loss of profits in our business dispute?

Can we claim for loss of profits in our business dispute? The answer may be yes depending upon the nature of the business dispute, your contract with the business partner...

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18 April, 2024

Becoming a non-executive director – the risk free option?

A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 7 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...

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4 April, 2024

Personal liability – so much for limited liability

A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 6 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at Raworths. ...

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2 April, 2024

New compliance rules for business owners introduced from March 2024

Business directors and shareholders are being urged to review and, if necessary, modernise their corporate compliance as new far-reaching company legislation starts to take effect. The new Economic Crime and...

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28 March, 2024

The probate registry – is no news really good news?

As the old adage goes, “no news is good news”; however can this really be said for waiting for news from the new digitised and centralised Probate Registry? Five years...

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25 March, 2024

Directors’ loan accounts – the best overdraft you can get?

A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 5 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...

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22 March, 2024

Pre-nuptial agreements: helping to protect wealth on divorce

Raworths' Head of Family Carmelita Ardren discusses pre-nuptial agreements as an important tool to protect wealth on divorce. Significant family wealth rarely “just happens”. It comes from years of hard...

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22 March, 2024

DIY Divorce: some common risks and misconceptions

Claire Hunter, Associate in the family law team at Raworths in Harrogate, highlights some common risks and misconceptions about DIY divorce. Consulting a lawyer is viewed as acceptable when buying...

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22 March, 2024

Divorce: choosing the right approach for you

Raworths’ Head of Family Carmelita Ardren highlights some options available when considering divorce. Is there such a thing as a ‘good divorce’? We think there can be. A ‘good divorce’...

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21 March, 2024

Employment law update – Spring 2024

This year is a busy one for employment legislation, after a few quiet years.  The Government has backed a number of private members’ bills which are now coming into force....

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21 March, 2024

Update for employers – new rules for flexible working requests

The right to request flexible working has been around for over 20 years, and in that time eligibility to the right has been extended from parents and carers of young...

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7 March, 2024

Shareholders – the director’s ultimate master

A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 4 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...

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5 March, 2024

Mind the gap – sharing pension assets on divorce

Pension assets will often be one of the most substantial assets on divorce or partnership breakdown and can often be as valuable as the equity in the family home (and...

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20 February, 2024

Defending a product liability claim

Customer safety and satisfaction are vital objectives for any manufacturer or supplier, as you seek to build and maintain a reputation in the market. Quality control plays a key role...

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20 February, 2024

The Board of Directors cannot agree anything

A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 3 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...

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8 February, 2024

The top 5 things directors do wrong – including the consequences

A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 2 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...

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25 January, 2024

You have been appointed – but what kind of director are you?

A guide for directors: what you should know before accepting the appointment. This is article 1 from a series of 10 written by Jonathan Mortimer, a Dispute Resolution Partner at...

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23 January, 2024

Travelling abroad with children – a guide for separated parents

Taking your child on a holiday abroad is not always as simple as booking, paying for the holiday and enjoying the countdown. If you are separated from the child’s other...

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11 January, 2024

Getting a fair share on divorce

On 1 November 2023, the Nuffield Foundation released its final report on 'Fair Shares? Sorting out money and property on divorce'. This major research project, involving a survey of 2,415...

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11 January, 2024

An employer’s guide to taking grievances seriously

Dealing with employee grievances can sometimes seem like a thankless drain on a business’s management and resources. But a prompt investigation could uncover inappropriate behaviour or poor management that needs...

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11 January, 2024

Heading off a dispute with a distributor

Selling your goods in a new and unfamiliar market can be a risky and costly venture, but entering into a distribution arrangement with a separate distributor can provide your business...

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2 January, 2024

How to protect yourself online during your divorce

January has long been reported as seeing an increase in new divorce enquiries following the festive period and the welcoming of a new year. In recent years, technology has further...

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7 December, 2023

Separated parents – top tips to help families during the festive period

As Christmas approaches, we all start to think about our plans for the festive period. Often these plans centre around family. This can be a stressful time with 101 things...

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29 November, 2023

Why should you consider having a cohabitation agreement?

Family law specialist Claire Hunter at Raworths based in Harrogate discusses cohabitation agreements and why you should consider one if you live with your partner. The number of cohabiting couples...

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28 November, 2023

Raworths ranked as a Top Family Law Firm 2023 by eprivateclient

The Family team at Raworths has been named as a Top Family Law Firm 2023 by eprivateclient following their annual survey which produces a detailed guide to the leading law...

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10 November, 2023

Raworths’ Head of Family shortlisted in The Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2024

Head of Family, Carmelita Ardren, has been shortlisted as Private Client Lawyer of the Year in the prestigious Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards. The awards recognise the array of legal...

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24 October, 2023

Raworths celebrates top rankings in the latest Chambers UK Legal Guide

Raworths has once again received multiple inclusions in the Chambers UK guide, including Band 1 rankings for both the Family and Employment teams.  Individual expertise within Raworths has also been...

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