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A new partner, Amy Foweather, has been appointed to Harrowells' Family Law Department . Joining from a national family law practice, where she was also a partner, Amy will advise clients across the practice’s six-office network, together...
This article appeared in the January 2019 edition of Northern Farmer Regulation in the pig industry is not insignificant. The industry is, however, rightly proud of its welfare standards which lead the world with more than 90 per cent being parties to the...
A marriage can be annulled if it is a void or voidable marriage and an annulment can take place at any time after the wedding, unlike a divorce where you have to wait a year. What is a void marriage? A void marriage is where your marriage is not legally...
There are family lawyers and family law teams who promote themselves as always adopting a particular negotiating style: for example very consensual or very hard-edged. This might appeal when you are deciding who to instruct, particularly in the often...
Despite, or should I say in spite, of the Brexit issues that have been dominating the media the draft Common Agricultural Policy (Direct Payments to Farmers) and (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 was laid in draft for sifting on 29th November 2018 and...
The Christmas and New Year break often gives a chance to pause and reflect. For some, it means thinking about moving to their ‘perfect place’, perhaps a type of property or a particular location they have always had in their sights. The extended...
It is well known that the most busy time for divorce lawyers is January. This is because already strained personal and family relationships can come under particular pressure over the Christmas and New Year period. Having seen many January...
You will all be aware of the recent headlines regarding the ‘Rotherham Rapist’ and the steps taken by Rotherham Council when they contacted Mr Hussain about care proceedings regarding the son he fathered through the rape of his mother. What...
As we have cautioned previously, you need to be careful not to be misled by urban myths that frequently circulate online. To help you, we call out and bust four urban myths concerning divorce law . Myth: If you live together for two years you acquire the...
If you are reading this, there is a good chance that you are searching for a template set of terms and conditions to use for your fledgling business. The reluctance to spend money on legal advice that is not immediately going to bring you a return and help...
From cloud storage to your social media presence, much of our lives revolve around some form of online presence. However, your digital assets can often be overlooked when estate planning. With every platform having their own terms and policies, planning for...
Harrowells Solicitors has announced the appointment of four new Partners, further strengthening the firm's commitment to recognising and developing talent from within the business. Rachel Bourne, Aimee Costello, Lauren Hooghiemstra-Maughan and Rebecca...
What the new employment laws mean for farming businesses in 2026
The UK’s employment law framework is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades. The Employment Rights Act 2025 is now in force and introduces a phased programme of reforms running through 2026 and into 2027. For farming...
