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Harrowells are proud to offer expertise in a comprehensive range of personal and business law. Our specialist team of solicitors deliver a wide variety of legal services to individuals, families and businesses within the agricultural sector and beyond.
| Haxby office Westow House Haxby North Yorkshire YO32 3HS Tel: 01904 760237 Fax: 01904 761555 DX: 61460 Haxby Office hours: Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.30pm |
Our excellent reputation is founded on our dedication to client care and long-standing presence in the local community. At Harrowells, we focus on going the extra mile for all of our clients to help them achieve a desirable outcome.
Our Haxby branch is located directly opposite Haxby’s Memorial Hall and is conveniently located for local shops and other services. We offer specialist legal services for residents of Haxby, Stensall and North Yorkshire.
To get in touch with our solicitors in Haxby, email advice@harrowells.co.uk or give us a ring on 01904 760237. If you would like to contact individual members of staff, you can find their email addresses through the ‘Our People’ section of the website.
Our team of solicitors in Haxby have spent many years providing bespoke legal services for the local community and across wider Yorkshire.
We are committed to providing compassionate and practical legal services and building long-standing relationships with our clients.
We also get stuck in with local community initiatives in North Yorkshire, including charities and clubs.
We are proud to report that over 80% of our work comes from personal recommendations or returning clients. Feel free to read more about our services through some of our excellent client testimonials.
Our team are dedicated to putting clients first. We ensure clarity around our fees and communicate consistently to ensure that you will always feel in control, no matter the complexity of your situation.
Our solicitors are Lexcel accredited, which speaks to our dedication to the highest standards of practice management.
We have also been recognised for our specialist expertise in acclaimed directories, the Legal 500 and the Conveyancing Quality Scheme. You can read more about our awards and accreditations here.
Family law
If you are involved in a family legal matter, it is important to instruct a specialist solicitor to help you resolve the issue as amicably as possible and make arrangements for your loved ones.
Our family law solicitors in Haxby offer sensitive and practical advice on a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, child arrangements, financial settlements and domestic abuse.
Residential conveyancing
Our residential conveyancing solicitors in Haxby will protect your interests throughout the conveyancing process, offering tailored legal advice in areas including buying and selling property, remortgaging and transfer of equity.
Our expertise is reflected by our membership to the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme, which recognises our excellent property law services.
Wills, trusts and probate
We appreciate how daunting it can be to approach the topic of Wills and probate. Our expert Wills, Trusts and probate solicitors in Haxby can guide you closely through this process, providing security for you and your loved ones.
Our Wills, Trusts and probate team includes members of STEP (Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners), reflecting their dedication to responsible client care.
Wills and inheritance disputes
The complex emotions involved in losing a loved one can result in disputes over their Will or estate. Our expert contentious probate team in Haxby will sensitively handle any legal matters, providing advice and specialist support when there is an inheritance dispute.
Our Wills and inheritance disputes team includes members of ACTAPS (the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists).
Employment advice for employees
Negotiating employment issues in your workplace can be daunting. Our employment law solicitors in Haxby can guide you through this process with confidence, offering tailored support for matters including unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, redundancy and discrimination claims.
Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection
Drafting a Power of Attorney can be a significant responsibility. Our Powers of Attorney solicitors in Haxby will sensitively help you through this process and give you confidence in the security of your matters should you become unable to manage your affairs.
Our team, which includes members of Solicitors for the Elderly, can provide clear guidance on matters including Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection deputyship, Statutory Wills and personal injury trusts.
Personal injury claims
Whilst compensation for personal injury cannot undo the damage you have suffered, it can support your recovery. Our personal injury solicitors in Haxby have many years of experience helping clients receive the compensation they deserve for a wide range of serious injuries, including brain, spinal and work-related accidents.
Our excellent personal injury team are credited in the acclaimed Legal 500 directory and listed by the Spinal Injuries Association.
Medical negligence claims
Our medical negligence solicitors in Haxby offer a compassionate, efficient service for all types of clinical negligence matters. Our team are also accredited by the Law Society for Clinical Negligence, displaying their dedication to an empathetic service.
Personal dispute resolution
Our personal dispute resolution solicitors in Haxby are dedicated to finding constructive solutions that aim to avoid costly and lengthy court proceedings, where possible.
Our team, which includes members of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS), can provide tailored advice for personal disputes, including inheritance, negligence and property matters.
Business startups, purchases and sales
Our commercial solicitors in Haxby can provide legal advice for those setting up or acquiring a business through clear, practical guidance and expert legal representation.
Company, partnership and regulatory advice
Our company solicitors in Haxby have many years of experience providing tailored legal advice on a wide range of corporate and regulatory matters, including regulatory or statutory compliance, data protection, business structures, corporate governance and partner responsibilities.
Employment law for employers
Harrowells’ employment solicitors for employers understand the importance of a harmonious workplace. Whether you require dispute resolution services, HR issue support or contract advice, our team will ensure your business is legally protected and compliant with the relevant employment laws.
Commercial dispute resolution
Our commercial litigation lawyers in Haxby recognise the reputational and financial damage that disputes can cause your business. We will work hard to promptly resolve matters ranging from stakeholder disputes to professional negligence claims.
One of our partners, Richard Hugill, is recognised as one of the leading litigation specialists in the UK. Our team are also accredited in leading directory, the Legal 500, reflecting their excellent reputation in this field.
Commercial property law
Expert legal advice is important throughout the commercial conveyancing process. Our team will ensure you find a property that meets your business needs so you can focus on the running of your company.
Our commercial property solicitors in Haxby can provide specialist advice on issues including covenants and titles, planning, tax and commercial premise transactions.
Commercial leases
Harrowells’ commercial lease solicitors can represent you in all areas of lease management, ensuring you are fully aware of your rights throughout the process.
Our commercial lease solicitors in Haxby can provide bespoke advice on a wide range of commercial lease matters, including security of tenure, break clauses, repair and insurance obligations, and commercial lease disputes.
Commercial property and land disputes
Harrowells’ commercial property dispute solicitors in Haxby have a strong track record of reaching favourable outcomes in disputes, including dilapidation liability, leasehold covenants, rent arrears, lease renewals and insolvency matters.
Commercial agreements, contracts and intellectual property
Our commercial agreements solicitors in Haxby will ensure your commercial agreements are in line with your business’s interests and that you are protected from any issues that may arise further down the line.
Our commercial agreements team are recognised by the Legal 500 for their expertise in this field, particularly regarding our efficiency and consistent communication.
Land sales, purchases and other dealings
Harrowells provide specialist advice to agricultural businesses on issues such as building transactions, redevelopment projects and access issues.
Regardless of the complexity of your agricultural land matter, our land sale and purchase solicitors in Haxby can provide practical advice to protect your interests.
Farmland and contract disputes
Agricultural disputes can escalate quickly, so enlisting expert legal support as early as possible is advisable in order to protect your assets and business.
Our agricultural contract and farm disputes solicitors in Haxby will work hard to reach a favourable outcome for disputes, including rights of way, boundary disputes, adverse possession, and Farm Business Tenancy matters.
Lease and farm business tenancies
Harrowells’ farm lease solicitors in Haxby can advise on the leasing of agricultural land and buildings and address any potential access, planning and other issues to avoid issues further down the line.
Succession planning
To protect the hard work you have invested in your agricultural business, it is important to plan for the future. Our agricultural succession planning solicitors in Haxby can help you secure the future of your company in line with your wishes.
Tax planning, Wills, trusts and probate
Our Wills, trusts and probate solicitors in Haxby can guide you carefully through the process of future planning for your estate, including tax planning, trust administration, probate and creating or updating your Will.
Farming inheritance disputes
Inheritance disputes can be disruptive to the operation of your agricultural business. Our expert farming inheritance disputes solicitors in Haxby can help you secure the outcome you and your loved ones deserve, taking care of the legalities whilst you focus on your business.
Partnership and company advice
Harrowells’ expert agricultural solicitors in Haxby can provide tailored advice for your partnership, ensuring your agricultural business remains compliant and profitable. We can help with matters such as contracts and agreements, compliance, business structure and stakeholder responsibilities.
Partnership disputes
It is essential to resolve agricultural partnership disputes promptly so as not to disrupt the day-to-day operations of the company.
At Harrowells, our excellent farming partnership dispute solicitors in Haxby have substantial experience achieving the desired outcome from partnership disputes for our clients, including disputes regarding succession planning, business ownership and family disputes.
Horse racing law
Our equine solicitors in Haxby have specialist expertise in equine law.. We can provide sensitive advice on various equine legal matters, such as transactions, stabling, licensing and dealing with the British Horse Racing Authority.
York Magistrates’ Court and Family Court handle various family law cases with a specific focus on childcare arrangements, in addition to crime and single justice procedures.
Haxby and Wigginton Outreach Citizens' Advice provides free help and advice on a range of issues, including benefits, debt, housing, employment, immigration, family law and consumer issues.
Our Haxby office is opposite Haxby Memorial Hall, where there is a car park. We are also a three-minute walk from Sainsbury’s car park.
First Group York bus routes 1 and 12 stop at Haxby Memorial Hall, directly opposite the Haxby office.
You can plan your route to Harrowells’ branch in Haxby here.
At Harrowells, we firmly believe that excellent legal support should be available for everyone. Please inform us if you have any kind of accessibility issues, and we will be happy to accommodate as needed.
Our Haxby office has a small step on entry and does not have a ground floor toilet. However, our nearby Clifton Moor office does have completely level access to ground floor meeting rooms and toilets suitable for wheelchair users. If you let us know, we can arrange to meet you at Clifton Moor.
To get in touch with our solicitors in Haxby, email advice@harrowells.co.uk or give us a ring on 01904 760237. If you’d like to contact individual members of staff, you can find their email addresses through the ‘Our People’ section of the website.
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