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Our Resolve. Your Resolution.
Whether you are setting up or acquiring a business – or are looking to sell up – we have the legal expertise and the commercial experience to guide you to a successful conclusion.
The decision to set up, or indeed sell, your business is often life changing so it is crucial that you receive accurate advice and effective support.
Our expertise in corporate and commercial law is also independently recognised by The Legal 500 which independently assesses the reputation and quality of legal advice of leading UK Law firms.
Testimonials published in The Legal 500
The Legal 500 (2024 edition): ‘The Harrowells’ corporate and commercial team are efficient, diligent and provide prompt and clear lines of communication with clients and advisors alike.’; ‘Honest, transparent and provide real business advice.’
The Legal 500 (2023 edition) ‘Harrowells Solicitors have been extremely friendly and helpful, and I was attended to incredibly quickly – nothing was too much trouble. Potential clients could feel rest assured knowing that they can expect a very efficient and high level of service.’
The Legal 500 (2022 edition) ‘Superb ability in corporate law, billing has always been transparent and fair plus the ability to hit agreed timescales has never been questioned.’
With experience in all types of business start-ups, business purchases and sales, (whether by way of assets or shares), management buy-outs, and management buy-ins, we always put our legal advice into a refreshingly practical context.
There are many ways in which we can help, including:
Our business lawyers can arrange meetings at any of our local offices in York and across Yorkshire, so simply contact your nearest Harrowells office in York, St Saviourgate, Clifton Moor, Easingwold, Haxby, Pocklington, Malton, and Thirsk.
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