19 April, 2022
April is usually the month when the Government introduces new employment legislation and increases to statutory payments, and in recent years has announced its commitment to introducing significant new rights,...
13 April, 2022
Having recently had the opportunity to watch the BBC drama “The Split” I found that it highlighted the concerns that many family lawyers have had for a number of years,...
23 March, 2022
Simon Morris has been appointed as managing partner of Raworths with effect from 1 April 2022. Simon succeeds Zoe Robinson who is stepping down after ten years in the role....
22 March, 2022
The Wellbeing Matrix Understanding how people impact business is fundamental to company success As we emerge from the pandemic, some worse affected than others, wellbeing and mental health are being...
15 March, 2022
The law gives five potentially fair reasons for dismissal, including breach of a statutory duty or restriction and some other substantial reason capable of justifying dismissal. The most commonly used...
3 March, 2022
It might not be often you hear those words but that’s exactly what Rhona said on Emmerdale on Monday (28 February). Upon hearing that her abusive deceased ex-husband Pierce had...
1 March, 2022
Child maintenance is something all parents going through a separation need to deal with, regardless of whether you are married or cohabiting. If you are married, then you have a...
24 February, 2022
If you agreed to enter a commercial contract based on factual or legal statements that now turn out to be untrue, what can you do? It may be possible for...
15 February, 2022
The impact of getting employment status wrong for your staff has never been more significant following the case of Smith v Pimlico Plumbers. The Court of Appeal has: decided that...
3 February, 2022
When a business is faced with a dispute, legal proceedings are quite rightly seen as a last resort. There are many forms of well-known alternative dispute resolution (or ADR) available...
4 January, 2022
Many businesses are now at the stage where they have planned their longer-term working arrangements for staff who may be office-based, remote working, or a hybrid arrangement. Some of the...
20 December, 2021
When a good friend, relative or loved one passes away, it is not uncommon for many to contemplate what decisions the Deceased may have made as to the ultimate destination...
13 December, 2021
Many commercial contracts include a provision which requires compensation to be paid, by one party to another, in the event that certain terms are not complied with. But are you...
10 December, 2021
Christmas can be a joyful, family filled time but for others it can be a time of stress and tension. For separated parents it can be particularly difficult as they...
3 December, 2021
Many businesses have suffered financially during the Covid crisis, and creditors have been urged to show restraint to avoid sending otherwise viable entities to the wall. But as remaining coronavirus...
3 December, 2021
Friday 26 November was the inaugural Green Jumper Day! The aim of the charity behind the initiative is to raise awareness about the steps we can all take, big and...
29 November, 2021
Resolution’s Good Divorce Week takes place this week (29 November to 3 December 2021) and aims to raise awareness of the benefits of using a Resolution member to advise and...
22 November, 2021
Employees are frequently entrusted with confidential information relating to your business during the course of their employment. When they leave your employment and move to a rival, your confidential information...
22 November, 2021
According to Care UK, three million people in the UK are juggling work with unpaid caring for disabled, seriously ill, or older loved ones. NHS England reports that carers are...
18 November, 2021
With the UK economy having undergone the largest contraction in living memory, disputes between landlords and tenants are increasing as pressure mounts on commercial occupiers to find ways to diversify...
18 November, 2021
No one enters a marriage with an eye on the emergency exit but if it does happen, there are ways to minimise the pain. At risk of stating the obvious...
9 November, 2021
The return of Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival has delighted attendees and book lovers after last year’s event was forced to go online due to the pandemic. The festival, which took...
8 November, 2021
In an episode of the Netflix series House of Cards, the American First Lady Claire Underwood opens the door of her huge refrigerator and stands there cooling off from a...
8 November, 2021
A recent decision by the Pensions Ombudsman has again highlighted the sometimes precarious financial position occupied by cohabiting couples and their relative lack of rights compared to their married counterparts....
25 October, 2021
Raworths has maintained its strong recognition across all practice areas in the new Chambers UK legal guide published on 21 October, including Band 1 rankings for Family and Employment. Chambers...
20 October, 2021
As we look forward to Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival, John Carter reviews: How Britain Ends by Gavin Esler What are the ties that bind the United Kingdom together today? How can...
6 October, 2021
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, better known as the furlough scheme, has just come to an end, on 30 September 2021. The scheme was introduced in March 2020, to help...
30 September, 2021
This is a question which our Dispute Resolution team are frequently asked by commercial clients. They say: “It may seem a little odd but sometimes a party to a dispute...
30 September, 2021
Raworths reputation for excellence has been reinforced once again by inclusion in the Legal 500 UK Guide, released on 29 September 2021. All Raworths' areas of law are recommended by...
27 September, 2021
We’re a nation of animal lovers and if press reports are anything to be believed, this has been illustrated clearly in lockdown, with many households succumbing to the temptation of...
27 September, 2021
A new report has again highlighted the gender inequality in pension wealth and its potential impact on pension outcomes on divorce. The Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing (MICRA),...
21 September, 2021
Following last year’s online festival, it is great to announce that Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival returns this autumn with a 4 day programme of live events from 21 to 24...
20 September, 2021
In the last 18 months employers have had to be flexible and to make changes quickly in order to stay competitive and to keep their business on track, while also...
12 September, 2021
Raworths enjoyed a day of fundraising fun to celebrate the centenary of Vision Support Harrogate District, their Charity of the Year. The Garden Party was held in September and welcomed...
2 September, 2021
Child maintenance can be a tricky issue and is something that can cause a lot of confusion for separating parents, particularly the interaction between the court and the Child Maintenance...
2 September, 2021
When businesses come together with common interests and pooled talent great things can be achieved but like any relationship can it all end in disaster? Unfortunately, joint ventures are frequently...
1 September, 2021
Raworths Solicitors is proud to be awarded We invest in people, gold accreditation by Investors in People, following reassessment in the summer of 2021. It goes without saying that Gold accreditation...
19 August, 2021
Outgoing tenants often leave property behind at the end of their tenancy and this can create several considerations for landlords: do they have to store these items, and if so...
17 August, 2021
Despite all your best efforts to recruit and retain the right key executives, sometimes things just do not work out as planned and it becomes evident that it will be...
5 August, 2021
It is understandable that businesses will frequently have a standardized internal procedure for collecting in debts. Perhaps reminder letters to debtors after 14 days, followed by more serious letters making...
3 August, 2021
Jonathan Mortimer, Consultant Partner at Raworths, lists the most frequently seen disputes relating to wills and the administration of estates based upon his experience in the field. The top 10...
29 July, 2021
Despite the success of the vaccine programme, the impact of the pandemic on businesses will continue for some time. For example, when the furlough scheme ends in the autumn, it...
23 July, 2021
Raworths achieves top ranking in its region and nationally (outside London) in independent guide Chambers High Net Worth Guide, one of the leading independent guides for the international private wealth...
23 July, 2021
The third and final article from Liz Pollock looks at the role of Covid testing in the workplace. The government considers rapid testing to be a vital part of the...
21 July, 2021
In the second article from our mini-series, Liz Pollock continues to offer guidance and practical tips for employers as staff return to the workplace following the lifting of restrictions this...
19 July, 2021
It is no secret that the courts are struggling to clear the backlog of commercial cases which have built up as a result of the coronavirus, or that this backlog...
19 July, 2021
If you are an employer then you, like many others, are probably trying to work out the best means of managing your staff and productivity now that ‘Freedom Day’ has...
8 July, 2021
Although it has such an antiquated name, Bailment is the term given to a very common form of a legal relationship which most people will have experienced. A Bailment can...
8 July, 2021
As my colleague Ellie Foster explained in her article No Fault Divorce earlier this year, the Government announced a new law on ‘no-fault’ divorce to come into effect this October...
11 June, 2021
Raworths has announced new leadership for its Corporate team following a sustained period of growth and client wins. The promotion is the fifth senior appointment to be made by the...
10 June, 2021
The official government message encouraging people to work from home is expected to end with the final step out of lockdown. For many employees though, homeworking is here to stay....
10 June, 2021
For most people, (particularly those without children), one of the most important stages of a separation is the financial settlement. When managed badly it can fuel acrimony and dispute, cause...
17 May, 2021
While the predicted lockdown baby boom has not materialised and the birth rate is similar to 2020 (down just 0.5%), family caring responsibilities have been more evident in the last...
29 April, 2021
The statutory definitions of the three categories of employment status have long been criticised as being unclear, and over the years a body of case law interpreting these definitions has...
29 April, 2021
Harrogate Film Festival is now available online with events, including the popular Independent Filmmakers Competition, available until 30 May 2021. More information and details about how to book tickets is...
9 April, 2021
Raworths Solicitors has announced three new partners for the firm in its biggest series of partner promotions in several years. Sally Togher (Employment), Alison Walker and Sam Jenner (Trusts, Wills...
6 April, 2021
As my colleague Claire Hunter explained in her article here ("what will happen to my pension during divorce"), pensions can be some of the most valuable assets in a marriage...
25 March, 2021
It would be wrong to assume that as a director you are top of the tree and untouchable. Instead, a director is accountable to the company, shareholders and creditors by...
22 March, 2021
The Harrogate Film Festival is set to return for a fifth year, with events taking place between April and September 2021. The festival aims to captivate audiences by offering innovative...
11 March, 2021
It’s a common misconception with divorcing couples that if one party can blame the other for the breakdown of the marriage then they will be entitled to a greater share...
