17 June, 2025
Travelling abroad with children isn’t just about booking flights and packing bags-especially for separated parents. Careful planning and awareness of legal requirements are essential. Claire Hunter, Associate Solicitor in the...
12 June, 2025
Most businesses need people, good people. Finding those people and achieving a harmonious employment relationship can at times be challenging. Employment protection and entitlements have increased dramatically in recent years....
2 June, 2025
In its 100th year, Yorkshire Cancer Research is holding a special centenary gala dinner at Castle Howard on 27 September 2025 to raise vital funds for pioneering cancer research in...
2 June, 2025
Employment law is back in the news with the Government’s game-changing Employment Rights Bill working its way through Parliament, but most of those changes are not expected to come into...
23 May, 2025
The Corporate & Commercial team at Raworths has been shortlisted for the TheBusinessDesk.com’s Yorkshire Rainmakers Awards in the category: North Yorkshire Team. The awards celebrate the very best of Yorkshire’s...
19 May, 2025
Certified “B Corp” companies have well and truly entered the mainstream – with international brands like Ben & Jerry’s signing up and Waitrose celebrating B Corp Month in their recent...
19 May, 2025
Raworths has retained its prestigious Investors in People (IIP) ‘We invest in people’ Gold accreditation, putting the firm in the top 15% of similar sized legal firms to achieve this...
19 May, 2025
Just because a trade mark has been officially registered does not automatically mean that it can be enforced against other businesses for the rest of time. A trade mark has...
3 April, 2025
There are many reasons why business owners decide to sell and the drivers will vary. Whatever the reasons, the importance of preparing for a business sale is vital to deliver...
31 March, 2025
Many managers will know from experience that even if they follow a robust and thorough recruitment process, this does not guarantee that the employee is up to the job. The...
20 March, 2025
On Saturday 22 March 2025, fourteen sixth form students from Harrogate Grammar School (HGS) will visit The Royal Courts of Justice in London to compete against 24 schools in the...
13 March, 2025
The loss of a key member of staff is a headache for any business. In addition to having to replace them and manage the transition, you may have concerns (or...
27 February, 2025
Raworths has named Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC) as its official 2025/26 charity partner. The team at the legal firm nominated to fundraise for the organisation which provides specialist...
13 February, 2025
Alison Walker, Partner and joint Head of Trusts, Wills and Estates (TWE) at Raworths, has been shortlisted for Private Client Lawyer of the Year at the prestigious Legal 500 Northern...
13 February, 2025
The ability to communicate ‘without prejudice’ is an invaluable tool when negotiating and trying to settle a dispute, and can potentially avoid the need to commence court proceedings or resolve...
11 February, 2025
The 2024 Autumn Budget brought pensions firmly into the spotlight. The biggest change, the removal of the inheritance tax (IHT) exemption for pensions (mainly affecting defined contribution schemes) starting from...
5 February, 2025
What is the value of an engagement ring? A physical emblem of love? A symbol of esteem that speaks of eternal love as well as being evidence of success both...
31 January, 2025
Raworths is ranked "Wills and Probate Law Firm of the Year in England" in Corporate INTL's Global Awards 2025. Corporate INTL’s annual awards mark excellence for the world’s leading advisers...
30 January, 2025
At the risk of sounding like a fossil, when I grew up there was no such thing as a social media influencer. However now some children are growing up seeing...
23 January, 2025
Raworths has once again been recognised for its high quality private wealth services to HNW clients as it is named as one of the eprivateclient Top Law Firms 2024. The...
23 January, 2025
If you rent your business premises, the lease will almost certainly contain a provision setting out an obligation to pay a service charge to your landlord for whatever repair and...
20 January, 2025
If you are starting a business from scratch or expanding and you need people to work for you, your first crucial decision is whether to employ them or engage a...
6 January, 2025
Labour MP Alex McIntyre will seek to introduce the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill to the House of Commons tomorrow (7 January 2025) to enable MPs to consider whether a...
3 January, 2025
Broaching the topic of a pre-nuptial agreement can be a tricky task. At a time when you are committing to each other for a lifetime, raising the question, “But if...
16 December, 2024
Raworths is marking an exceptional year of growth for its Commercial Property team with the promotion of two senior solicitors to both Partner and new leadership roles. Heather Roberts, who...
16 December, 2024
Rapid changes are underway in the world of work due to the increased use of increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) products that are available to employees and contractors. As with...
16 December, 2024
As a director of a limited company, you can trade with the privilege of limited liability. As a result, you also have to be mindful of the many duties you...
3 December, 2024
It is hard to believe that it is almost 10 years since section 76 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 put the concept of coercive control onto the statute books....
27 November, 2024
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,...
27 November, 2024
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...
22 November, 2024
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...
14 November, 2024
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...
5 November, 2024
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...
15 October, 2024
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...
4 October, 2024
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...
4 October, 2024
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...
4 October, 2024
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...
1 October, 2024
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...
27 September, 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...
23 September, 2024
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...
5 September, 2024
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...
4 September, 2024
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...
27 August, 2024
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...
22 August, 2024
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?...
20 August, 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...
9 August, 2024
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...
24 July, 2024
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...
24 July, 2024
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...
24 July, 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...
19 July, 2024
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...
27 June, 2024
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...
18 June, 2024
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...
18 June, 2024
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...
13 June, 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...
3 June, 2024
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...
28 May, 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...
28 May, 2024
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...
14 May, 2024
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...
14 May, 2024
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...
1 May, 2024
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...
