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Legal 500 have just published their latest report (‘the 2023 edition’) and the firm has, once again, achieved a strong showing. We have received formal recognition of our excellent service delivery and high technical standards across nine...
Nicole Dawson, commercial property lawyer at Harrowells, assisted York St John University with its most recent mock assessment centre. The extensive full day programme, which involved input from a range of law firms, was designed to prepare students for...
Bricks and mortar business in York have experienced huge changes in the overall levels and nature of customer demand in recent years; challenges and opportunities lie ahead. The Future of the High Street conference, organised by York High Street Forum and...
Recently a woman has been awarded £4,250 from a Domino’s Pizza store owner in an age discrimination dispute, after the prospective employer asked her how old she was during an interview. Mrs Walsh applied for a delivery driver role with the...
The divorce and dissolution process in England and Wales changed on 6th April 2022, allowing couples to divorce or end their civil partnership without blaming the other for the breakdown of the relationship. The new ‘no fault’ system allows...
My favourite festival of the year has always been, and likely will always be, the Ebor Festival at York. It was the first proper racecourse I visited at the age of sixteen. I’d been to plenty of point to points before then, and I was starting to fall...
New proposed reforms will allow parents to spend more time providing crucial care for their baby instead of worrying about returning to work or the possibility of having to take unpaid leave. The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill will allow...
At present, there is an unprecedented shortage of workers, and as a result employers are struggling to keep up with the demand of the economy. The two leading reasons for this shortage are Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. These events, both had a...
Although efforts have been made to make the law surrounding divorce and custody disputes, more ‘user friendly’ there are still some terms which can remain a bit of a mystery to non-lawyers! One of those terms is habitual residence. It crops up...
My parents’ Wills set up a trust for the family home to help with care fees planning. Will I have to pay second home stamp duty rates on the purchase of my own property as I am a beneficiary of a property under my parents Will? This is a question we...
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)...
