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We regularly write about about issues, campaigns and local events that are important to our clients.
‘Tax shouldn’t be taxing’ was the rather optimistic HMRC advert some years ago. Unfortunately, that is not the case and the Treasury has a habit of tinkering and adding to tax legislation which creates an ever more impenetrable concepts. ...
A well-known community butcher’s shop near York has been acquired and re-named in a deal advised by Harrowells. Viking Butchers, now Poppleton Village Butchers, has been acquired by Danny Hopcutt (pictured right), owner of a nearby wholesale...
Over the Christmas and New Year holiday season all our offices will be closed at 4pm on Friday 23 December 2022 and then reopen on Tuesday 3 January 2023. This means all our offices will be closed during the period between...
Since a change in legislation in 2017, farmers and others who permitted the installation of telecommunication equipment have discovered that telecoms companies are now entitled to cut rental payment substantially, sometimes up to 95%, so causing a...
A well-known York city centre gourmet food and wine retailer and tourist destination has been acquired in a management buy out (MBO), advised by the corporate team at Harrowells. Love Cheese, Gillygate, which has customers throughout the UK, has been bought...
All attention turns stateside this weekend for The Breeders Cup, arguably the biggest international meeting of the year. There are no fewer then nine grade ones on Saturday, each one containing obscene amounts of equine and human talent. The European...
Dealing with someone’s estate following a death can feel like a real challenge, fortunately most of us only have to face it once or twice and therefore it can seem like a step into the unknown. The terminology and procedures are also alien and...
Under the Companies Act 2006, companies, whether public or private, are legally required to keep and maintain an up-to-date statutory register. These statutory registers are commonly referred to as “statutory books”. Despite this duty imposed on...
Last Sunday Peter Mills dropped by Wigginton Tennis Club, just to the north of York, to see some of their Finals Day action and catch up with Phil Langley and other committee members. Wigginton Tennis Club is thriving and always looking at ways to move...
We are heading in to the twilight of the 2022 flat season, and most of the major racing festivals have come and gone. The UK has treated us to some outstanding individuals again this year, both equine and human, but it’s across the channel where our...
Buying a home in the countryside can have some unexpected surprises
Buying a property in the countryside can be incredibly appealing. The promise of open space, peaceful surroundings and a closer connection to nature draws many people away from towns and cities each year. A rural home may seem idyllic, but buying property in...
The first major changes introduced under the Employment Rights Act 2025 came into effect on Monday 6 April 2026, with further developments scheduled over the coming months. Employers should ensure they remain compliant with employment law, particularly in...
Is 'Last In First Out' a fair method for selecting employees for redundancy?
In recent times, employers are noticing a squeeze on consumer spending, along with increased operating costs. Many are coming under pressure to reduce costs and may be forced to consider redundancies. Whilst the ‘Last in First Out’ (LIFO)...
