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What is the test for a squatter to be registered as the owner of registered land they are sitting on?

Posted2025-07-01 11:34
AuthorRichard Hugill

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...

Law Commission announces likely reforms to business tenancies

Posted2025-06-12 10:07
AuthorRichard Hugill

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...

Case Study: Supporting Cut & Craft's Expansion Across the North of England

Posted2025-05-27 13:04
AuthorHazel Allsopp

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 Garfitt Law Partnership merges with Harrowells

Posted2025-05-01 00:00
AuthorPeter Mills

We are pleased to announce that specialist Private Client and Property law firm The Garfitt Law Partnership LLP merged with Harrowells Solicitors on the 1st May 2025. Both David Garfitt and Sally Robinson, who co-own The Garfitt Law Partnership,...

Case study: supporting Tasca Frango with commercial leases for its expanding restaurant portfolio

Posted2025-04-24 15:03
AuthorHazel Allsopp

Harrowells Solicitors is proud to have worked with Tasca Frango, a rapidly growing restaurant business, in the negotiation of multiple commercial leases as they expand their footprint. Tasca Frango is a well-regarded restaurant business known for its...

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Navigating the new £1 million limit on Inheritance Tax Relief

The upcoming changes to business and agricultural property relief for inheritance tax throw up numerous complex and difficult issues for families wanting to pass on assets in a tax efficient manner. As a reminder, as of next April, broadly speaking, business...

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By Mia Katib I’m entering my final year of Law at the University of Liverpool, and this summer I was eager to gain more practical experience. Harrowells kindly welcomed me back for a week in both their Private Client and Personal Injury...

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Client feedback helps Harrowells secure legal 500 recognition

Each year, The Legal 500 publishes its independent guide to the UK’s leading law firms, assessing the quality of their advice, expertise and client service. Harrowells is proud to be among the firms reviewed. The assessment process is detailed and...