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At Harrowells, we provide a range of specialist services to families, businesses, individuals, and the agricultural sector. Our solicitors in Clifton Moor are experts in their field, with years of experience in providing practical legal advice and robust representation.
The general email address for all our offices, including Clifton Moor, is advice@harrowells.co.uk. You can email individual members of staff within the Our People section.
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We have a strong local reputation, driven by outstanding client care and genuine affection for York and North Yorkshire.
To contact our solicitors in Clifton Moor, email advice@harrowells.co.uk or call us on 01904 690111. You can contact individual members of staff by email within the ‘Our People’ section of our website.
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Office hours: Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm
Harrowells has been proudly serving the York community with bespoke legal services for many years. We have established an excellent reputation, with 80% of our clients coming back to work with us again or giving personal referrals to their friends and family. You are welcome to check out some of our client testimonials for more information.
At Harrowells, we strive to secure the best accreditations and trusted memberships that align with the exceptional standards that we uphold.
We are Lexcel accredited, meaning that we meet the highest standard of practice management.
Furthermore, we have been recognised for our expertise in both the Legal 500 and Conveyancing Quality Scheme. You can read more about our awards and accreditations here.
We understand that when a couple decides to separate, the legal consequences can be financially challenging, and the process can be emotionally draining. You will need to make suitable arrangements for finances and children during divorce and relationship breakdown, and this is where your solicitor can be an enormous help.
Our divorce, family and children law solicitors are dedicated to protecting families by providing a wide range of services. If you are unsure of your rights, we can advise you and create suitable arrangements that are tailored to your circumstances.
When buying or selling property, it can be tricky to understand the nuances of residential conveyancing, and misunderstandings can lead to time-consuming and expensive delays. Whether you are purchasing a freehold or leasehold property, transferring equity, or remortgaging, it is critical to secure legal guidance in order for the transaction to run smoothly.
We are proud to be members of the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme, exemplifying our expertise in residential conveyancing matters for people across Yorkshire. Our residential conveyancing services are proven effective, and to get a better idea of how much your conveyancing matter could cost, feel free to use our conveyancing quote calculator.
Organising your Will prevents questions over the division of your estate after you are gone, giving you peace of mind that your assets will be given out according to your wishes.. Trusts and probate matters likewise can be critical to establishing your future and that of your family.
Many of our Wills, trusts and probate solicitors in Clifton Moor are members of STEP (Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners).
If there are any disagreements about the details or validity of a Will, disputes can quickly escalate. Our team are available to support you through your dispute, guiding you through the process and hopefully reaching a positive and swift outcome.
Our Wills and inheritance disputes team includes members of ACTAPS (the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists).
Issues with your employer can significantly impact your personal and professional life. Contract disputes and redundancies, or claims of discrimination or unfair dismissal, come with a host of legal and individual ramifications.
Our employment law solicitors in Clifton Moor are on hand to offer practical and tailored legal advice. Our team includes members of the Employment Lawyers Association and the Industrial Law Society.
Planning for your future is essential to preserving your wishes and establishing how you want to spend your later years. There are many legal routes for you to do so, such as Creating a Power of Attorney. If you want to support a loved one with their affairs, you may also want to consider applying to the Court of Protection.
Our Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors in Clifton Moor can support you in appointing someone to make decisions on your behalf in the future. Several of our team are members of Solicitors for the Elderly, demonstrating our experience in supporting older and vulnerable clients.
Our personal injury solicitors in Clifton Moor will be able to help you if you have suffered an injury and believe you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
Whether your injury occurred in a public place, in a road traffic accident, or even at work, our team will be on hand to lend their support. As a firm, we have specialist experience in dealing with head, brain and spinal injury cases. We are also listed in the directory for the Spinal Injuries Association.
Medical negligence, including issues such as surgical errors, delayed diagnosis, or other failures of a healthcare professional, can significantly damage your quality of life. If you’ve been affected, reaching out for legal advice can secure you the compensation that you need to move on with your life.
Our medical negligence solicitors in Clifton Moor are members of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme for our skills in this area and have a proven track record of achieving positive outcomes for our clients.
Settling disagreements quickly and efficiently can help you avoid potentially costly legal proceedings and a substantial amount of time and stress.
Our dispute resolution solicitors can lend their expertise to a range of disputes, with expertise in Alternative Dispute Resolution and various wide-ranging alternatives to costly and time-demanding court intervention.
Starting a brand-new business is an exciting time, but it is also fraught with potential difficulties and challenges, whether you are starting your very first company or are a previous business owner.
Our business startups, purchases and sale solicitors’ specialisms are wide ranging and involve the collaboration of all of our expert team members. Our expertise is independently recognised by The Legal 500 who assess the reputation and quality of legal advice of leading UK law firms.
In today’s complex business landscape—shaped by corporate structures, compliance obligations, and government regulation—robust legal support is essential, particularly when navigating regulatory, statutory, and intellectual property matters.
Our company, partnership and regulatory advice solicitors provide a broad range of corporate and regulatory advice to help your business thrive in our tough commercial and economic climate.
Employers are responsible for providing a legally compliant working environment. Our employment law solicitors in Clifton Moor are experts in employment law and will make sure that your business keeps track of its legal obligations.
Our employment law for employers solicitors includes members of the Employment Lawyers Association and the Industrial Law Society and offer ACAS (Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service) support.
Commercial disputes can have detrimental effects on business goals, disrupting day-to-day operations and derailing plans. They can arise from contractual disagreements, shareholder conflicts, or other issues that lead to disputes and expensive, time-consuming legal battles.
Our commercial dispute resolution experts in Clifton Moor can help to resolve a wide range of commercial disputes, offering tailored legal solutions that are proven to work quickly and effectively.
Our commercial property solicitors provide advice to clients across a range of sectors, including commercial landlords, business tenants, investors, house builders and property developers. Our outstanding client care in the commercial property arena has been recognised by The Legal 500 across multiple editions.
Commercial property leases could expose you to a host of liabilities. Guidance can be the difference that ensures you understand your rights and obligations in order to protect your business interests.
If you need specific advice about commercial leases, our commercial lease solicitors in Clifton Moor, recognised by The Legal 500, are on hand to provide you with all the support you need.
Unfortunately, disputes can occur during commercial relationships and threaten a company's commercial well-being. Developers and other landowners may become involved in a disagreement that causes a relationship breakdown.
Our expert commercial property and land dispute solicitors have a solid track record for success with professional land owners. Our expertise is independently recognised by The Legal 500.
Strong contracts and agreements are essential to the success of any business. The relationships between employees and their employers as well as with customers and business partners should be covered by formal agreements that accurately reflect the expectations and intentions of the parties, as well as providing protection.
Our commercial agreements, contracts and intellectual property solicitors can provide expert contract drafting and review services for all types of commercial agreements.
The sale and purchase of agricultural land is more complex than most land transactions. Agricultural land is made complex by the involvement of environmental considerations and tax implications, as well as preexisting structures and boundary disputes.
Our land sale and purchase solicitors will provide advice on the acquisition and disposal of agricultural land, as well as agricultural land development and agricultural buildings.
Farming and agricultural disputes can result in significant consequences, particularly as there are several legal and personal factors involved.
Our farmland and contract dispute solicitors have a detailed understanding of the issues that can arise from farmland and contract disputes and can help to find a solution as amicably as possible.
The complexities of agricultural land and buildings, such as potential access and planning discrepancies, make farm business tenancies complex and prone to causing frustration. Very specific legal nuances must be taken into consideration.
Our team of leases and farm business tenancy solicitors are experienced in advising on Farm Business Tenancy Agreements and the leasing of agricultural land and property.
Careful planning of how an agricultural business will be passed on is crucial if it is to remain successful in the future.
If you are considering creating a succession plan, our agricultural succession planning team are here to help. We can walk you through all of the succession options available to you including working with land or financial agents, handling the legal structure of your business, and setting up legal arrangements to protect the future.
Examining your existing tax liabilities, advising on potential legal arrangements, and implementing changes to make your estate more tax efficient, can save you significant funds down the line.
Setting up Wills, trusts, and other legal mechanisms to preserve your land and business and minimise the risk of future disputes, as well as overseeing probate and estate administration services is a means of preserving your future wishes.
Our Wills, trusts, and probate solicitors will work alongside you to maximise the value of your agricultural business, allowing you to pass it on to your loved ones when you pass away.
Inheritance disputes over agricultural businesses are common due to their dual position as commercial and familial assets. Such disputes can be complex in nature, but we can help you assess your options and will strive to achieve a peaceful resolution.
We provide expert farming inheritance disputes services to help you resolve your agricultural inheritance disputes.
Tax planning, business financing, control and succession are all linked to the legal structure of a business, so it is critical that they are well managed and backed up with legally sound documentation that will hold up in a court of law.
Our partnership and company advice agricultural solicitors in Clifton Moor have experience advising on company and partnership law, and their expertise in agricultural matters has been recognised by The Legal 500.
Disputes can arise between partners in an agricultural partnership which can easily escalate beyond your control. Fallout could damage you and your partners on personal levels but also reprehensibly impact the business you are connected to.
Our partnership dispute solicitors can help you resolve your dispute constructively, protecting the relationship that forms the foundation of the business.
Horse racing law and the relevant governing bodies, like the British Horse Racing Authority, determine how individual equestrians, such as trainers, owners, jockeys, and breeders, can behave or be involved in related equine services and industries.
Combining expertise in equine law with agricultural law, our solicitors are experienced in advising on Owners and Trainer’s agreements and often work with the Professional Jockeys Association. We are also active members of the Equine & Animal Lawyers Association.
York Magistrates’ Court and Family Court primarily handles childcare arrangements, crime and single justice procedures.
York Crown Court and Family Court oversees adoption, bankruptcy, childcare arrangements, divorce hearings, High Court cases and domestic abuse.
The York Citizens Advice Bureau offers free and impartial advice on benefits, debt, housing, and employment, amongst other things.
We have a car park at our Clifton Moor office which is freely available to visitors.
The nearest bus stop to our office is Gouthwaith Close, a short five-minute walk off of Clifton Moor Gate Road and down Oakdale. Gouthwaith Close stop accommodates buses 6 and M1, Stop ID: 32900913.
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The nearest train station to our office is the York (YRK) Public Transport Stop, which accommodates many major CrossCountry and TranspennieExpress lines. It is wheelchair accessible and has 24/7 transport into the surrounding area.
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Our Clifton Moor office offers ‘front door’ parking, with level access to our ground floor meeting rooms. Our ground floor toilets at this office also provide suitable access for wheelchair users. If you would like to ask about other accommodations, please do not hesitate to call ahead of your visit.
To contact our solicitors in Clifton Moor, email advice@harrowells.co.uk or call us on 01904 690111. You can contact individual members of staff by email within the ‘Our People’ section of our website.
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