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We regularly write about about issues, campaigns and local events that are important to our clients.
If you own land in the countryside, chances are you’ve come across the term “easement”, but what does it actually mean, and why should it matter to you? An easement is a legal right that allows someone else to use a portion of your land...
You’ve tidied, staged, and prepared your home for sale. The photos are live, and your property is ready to attract attention. But once it's listed, what should you do next? The answer is simple: instruct your solicitor or conveyancer as early as...
Someone attempting to become the owner of land which they are occupying but do not own is known as ‘adverse possession’. On 26 th February 2025, the UK Supreme Court delivered a unanimous decision in a case arising from a long-running boundary...
Harrowells Solicitors has significantly expanded its Private Client department to meet a rise in demand for estate and inheritance tax planning, driven by legislative changes, frozen tax allowances, and rising asset values. With property, investments, and...
The UK Government’s body for law reform, the Law Commission, has now announced the likely changes that it will recommend are made to the main legislation governing business tenancies in England and Wales. In my first and second blogs on this...
The 30 th October 2024 was an important day, not just for the changes made to the tax regime, but it was also a catalyst for those difficult conversations surrounding succession planning, which may otherwise have been left unspoken. There is no better time...
We take pride in partnering with ambitious businesses to support their growth and success. A recent example is our collaboration with the hospitality group behind the renowned Lucia and Cut & Craft restaurant brands. Our client operates the ...
The Legal Aid Agency recently became aware of a cyber-attack to its online digital services. The incident does not involve our IT or case management systems but it is possible that a small number of our Clinical Negligence and Catastrophic...
We are pleased to announce that The Garfitt Law Partnership has merged with Harrowells Solicitors. David Garfitt and Sally Robinson, who co-owned the specialist Private Client and Property Law firm, have joined Harrowells as consultant solicitors. The...
Attending the Family Court for the first time can be a stressful experience, as most people have not had to attend a Court before. This is a brief guide to assist you in preparing for your first time visiting the Court. Before the Hearing Before...
By Amelia Kirby I’m about to enter my final year of Law at the University of Lincoln. During the summer break I was keen to gain some practical experience within a law firm. Grace Mortin kindly gave me the opportunity to spend a week at...
For many people across North Yorkshire, the Ryedale Show is much more than a day out. It marks a point in the rural calendar when people can step away from the demands of everyday life, catch up with familiar faces and celebrate the community that sits at...
Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant decisions most people will ever make. It is not just a financial transaction, but often an emotional one too. While conveyancing is sometimes seen as a purely administrative process, the solicitor you...
