Raworths LLP
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Quality

Business

We act for businesses as well as the people who create, own and invest in them, building long term relationships with our clients to understand the unique challenges and opportunities they face. Our depth of experience and knowledge is focussed on providing practical advice designed to meet all our clients’ business needs.

Individuals & Families

We understand how important your case is, our experienced teams are on hand to provide practical and effective legal advice. With one of the largest teams of lawyers in North Yorkshire we work for wealthy individuals and their families, trusts and family businesses - your needs are at the heart of what we do.

Property

Our Commercial, Residential and Agricultural Property teams have the expertise to help you deal with the opportunities and challenges of the freehold and leasehold real estate market. We have substantial depth of experience of the property world and its demands which gives us the crucial ability to help you achieve your aims.

Resolving Disputes

Disputes are an unavoidable fact of life, but when they happen it is essential to find a quick, effective and practical solution to the situation. Whether your issues are commercial or business related, family or personal, we have the depth of experience, imagination and expertise to help you solve your problems.

The Legal 500

Raworths is ranked in The Legal 500 UK 2024 guide.

“Raworths is a leading regional practice, widely known for their excellent service to clients.”

Chambers UK

Raworths is ranked in Chambers UK 2024 guide.

Raworths’ service levels are first-class and they give clear and concise advice.”

Chambers High Net Worth guide

Raworths’ Trusts, Wills and Estates team is top ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2024 for Private Wealth Law: York, Hull & Surrounds and National Leaders (outside London) categories.

Out of London Practice of the Year

Solicitors Regulation Authority

Raworths is a legal disciplinary Limited Liability Partnership (OC 317670) with Solicitor, Legal Executive and corporate members and partners.  We are subject to statutory regulation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (no. 439478) which demands compliance with the Solicitors Code of Conduct and requires high standards of integrity, confidentiality, continuous professional development and competence.

Law Society of England and Wales

Our solicitors are members of the Law Society of England and Wales, which regulates the issue of annual practising certificates to solicitors. This process includes their being satisfied about levels of professional indemnity insurance cover and payment of contributions to the Solicitors Compensation Fund.

Institute of Legal Executives

Legal Executives within Raworths are members of the Institute of Legal Executives and are regulated by ILEX Professional Standards (IPS) and comply with their Code of Conduct.

Investors in People

Raworths holds the nationally acclaimed Investors in People accreditations:
We invest in people – GOLD
We invest in wellbeing – SILVER

IIP recognises the investment that the firm makes in its people. To find out more please click here to read more

Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

Seven members of our Trusts, Wills and Estates team are members of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme

In 2011 we became one of the first firms in England and Wales to become members of the Law Societys Conveyancing Quality Scheme.

Law Society Family Law Specialist Accreditation Scheme

Carmelita Ardren is one of the very few Advanced members of the Law Society’s Family Law Specialist Accreditation Scheme in North Yorkshire.

Resolution

We are members of Resolution (formerly the Solicitors Family Law Association), and subscribe to their Code of Practice.