Described as a firm that ‘punches well above its weight in North Yorkshire’, Harrowells Solicitors is active across sectors including food and drink, professional services, construction and agriculture. The York-based practice counts shareholder and partner disputes among its practice strong suits. Simon Black presides over a team that includes ’excellent tactician’ Richard Hugill and the ‘pragmatic’ Paul Burkinshaw.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • Their knowledge of insolvency has assisted in allowing our team to progress cases swiftly, and always with a positive outcome (or sensible resolution).’
  • ‘Richard Hugill and Paul Burkinshaw both continue to provide a pragmatic approach to a number of scenarios provided over the many years we have worked together.’

  • ‘Partner-led, proactive management of case and proceedings, and flexibility.’

  • ‘Richard Hugill is calm, clever and committed to pursuing the best commercial result for clients. Excellent tactician and ability to deal with complex litigation and explain matters to client in a direct and straightforward manner.’

  • ‘A relatively small firm which punches well above its weight in North Yorkshire. The individuals I have dealt with have been able to deal with complex disputes with considerable legal skill and excellent client care.’

  • ‘Simon Black has great legal knowledge but is also prepared to listen to suggestions and advice from counsel where appropriate. The opposite of the typical "armchair general" head of department; he gets stuck in and works on the front line.'

  • 'Richard Hugill knows exactly what his clients need and how to get it. Somebody who is fully involved and prepared to get stuck in.'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Simon Black

Other key lawyers

Paul Burkinshaw, Richard Hugill