Mar 25
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...
Mar 25
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...
Feb 25
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...
Jan 25
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...
Jan 25
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...
Jan 25
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...
Jan 25
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...
Dec 24
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...
Dec 24
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...
Dec 24
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...
Nov 24
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,...
Nov 24
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...
Nov 24
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...
Oct 24
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...
Aug 24
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...
Aug 24
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?...
Aug 24
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...
Jul 24
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...
Jul 24
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...
Jul 24
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...
Jun 24
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...
Jun 24
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...
Jun 24
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...
May 24
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...
Apr 24
“…. 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...
Apr 24
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...
Apr 24
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...
Mar 24
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...
Mar 24
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...
Mar 24
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...
Mar 24
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...
Mar 24
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...
Feb 24
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...
Feb 24
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...
Feb 24
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...
Jan 24
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...
Jan 24
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...
Jan 24
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...
Jan 24
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...
Jan 24
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...
Jan 24
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...
Oct 23
When you think of depictions of law on TV you might probably think of a gritty court room drama, however Channel 5 recently brought us "The Inheritance" dealing with death...
Aug 23
Obtaining a court judgment for payment from a debtor can be a huge relief, particularly where a dispute has been contested. However, enforcing that judgment and actually obtaining payment can...
Aug 23
Using a settlement agreement to bring an employment relationship to an end, and effectively wipe the slate clean, can be very useful. But, to start the conversation, employers need to...
Jun 23
The law in England and Wales permits both civil marriage and religious marriage. However, there is no specific provision for marriages to be conducted according to any other system of...
Jun 23
In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of children being born to a Surrogate. Sadly, surrogacy laws have failed to keep pace. As a result, the...
Jun 23
There are many reasons why shareholders fall out. Most companies in the UK are small owner-managed businesses, which are family businesses or have been started out by friends with a...
Feb 23
Warranties and indemnities are frequently included in commercial agreements. Their aim is to provide a right of redress where one party provides to another critical information which later turns out...
Jan 23
Business partnerships are like any other relationship. There needs to be trust, commitment, an understanding as to respective roles and a shared vision. Unfortunately, business relationships can fall apart just...
Jan 23
Have you ever spotted someone wearing a lanyard with a sunflower as a means of indicating that they have a non-visible disability (also known as a hidden or invisible disability)?...
Dec 22
For a business to grow and prosper, it is vital that the people at the helm get on and have a shared vision about key issues of strategic importance. Where...
Nov 22
If you have entered a business contract which does not, with the benefit of hindsight, accurately reflect the terms that were discussed, or which contains a fundamental error or misunderstanding,...
Nov 22
Following the death of a loved one, additional upset can be caused by a challenge to the validity of the will by a disappointed beneficiary on the basis that the...
Sep 22
Raworths has announced four promotions which have been awarded across a number of the firm’s highly-ranked private client and commercial teams. John Carter, Commercial Property is promoted to Senior Associate. ...
Aug 22
Rachel Tunnicliffe is Senior Partner and Head of Trusts, Wills and Estates at Raworths. She explains why legal firms should value, and foster, emotional intelligence in lawyers. People tend to...
Aug 22
Recruiting the right senior executive can be an immense benefit to a company if they bring the right mix of skills, experience, and contacts to the business. It is not...
Dec 21
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...
Aug 21
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...
