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We regularly write about about issues, campaigns and local events that are important to our clients.
A landmark Supreme Court ruling that a former New Age traveller who has since become a multi millionaire may have to give financial support to the wife he divorced 23 years ago will trigger more ‘clean-break’ cases – even where...
The maximum Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority award of £500,000 has been made for the benefit of a child who sustained very serious brain injuries shortly after birth. The child suffered cerebral palsy, severe spastic quadriplegia and epilepsy...
A chance meeting between a care worker and the entrepreneur daughter of a woman she looked after has led to the launch of a new care business in East Yorkshire. Care worker Andrea Brooksby’s meeting with Liz Gericke, while looking after her...
Harrowells supported a special training session on 24th February for the junior section of Thirsk RUFC - delivered by Yorkshire Carnegie First Team players. Over 50 juniors, together with their parents, attended the early evening session led by Adam...
Two new solicitors, one a partner, have joined Harrowells' commercial division. They are partner Paul Burkinshaw and associate solicitor, Matthew Hayward, who follow two senior appointments to Harrowells' commercial division last autumn. Paul...
A man who was left with significant and disabling groin pain following surgery for a hernia repair has been awarded £450,000.00 in full and final settlement of his claim for damages. The Claimant was referred by his GP for treatment following...
On 4th November 2014, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) handed down judgment in the holiday pay appeal cases of Hertel (UK) Ltd v Wood and others , Bear Scotland v Fulton and Baxter and Amec Group Ltd v Law and others . In summary, the decision...
Harrowells played a significant role in a deal which saw one of Yorkshire and the North East’s largest animal feed producers being acquired by another agricultural supplies business - creating a stronger and enhanced...
Two solicitors at Harrowells have become the first in the city to join an initiative to make York a Dementia Friendly Community. Picture: Dawn Moore (2nd L) and Sally Inston (2nd R) with BHS staff in York Sally Inston and Dawn Moore have trained to...
Richard Hugill, Partner in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department, has been ranked by the 'Chambers UK' legal directory as a 'leader in his field' for the Yorkshire commercial litigation market. The 2015 Chambers UK directory...
Advising Julian Jardine on new art gallery in Colliergate, York
Harrowells Solicitors is pleased to have advised ceramic sculptor Julian Jardine on the opening of a new art gallery on one of York’s most historic streets, Colliergate. The gallery will bring Julian’s distinctive wildlife sculptures...
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...
