Raworths assists domestic and overseas clients from sectors such as agriculture and food and drink with a range of contentious issues. Matthew Hill leads the Harrogate-based team and is adept at handling cases spanning slander and breach of contract disputes. Jonathan Mortimer has a proven track record in contract disputes and franchise matters. The unit is praised for being ‘accessible, responsive, and astute’. Adam Colville-Robins frequently guides high-net-worth individuals through the intricacies of contentious mandates.
Testimonials
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‘The team is small but has a broad range of experience and expertise. They are very practical and commercial with a focus on the client's desired outcomes.'
‘Adam Colville-Robins is highly strategic and adaptable, and adopts a multi-faceted commercial approach to legal problems.'
‘I found Jonathan Mortimer to be excellent. I was never in any doubt as to where the case was going and made aware of any potential problems in advance.'
‘Jonathan Mortimer always gives exceptionally clear and unambiguous advice, without any sugar coating.'
‘A clear and very full understanding of the law and a 'can do' approach to clients' issues. In addition, the members of the team are commercially savvy.'
‘The individuals we work with are fully understanding of the matters we raise. Their communication is very clear and they are committed to getting the job done. ’
‘Raworths' team has the knowledge and capacity to cope with big city litigation, but with a local touch. They are accessible, responsive, and astute. ’
‘Matthew Hill and Adam Colville-Robins are a formidable team, dealing in heavyweight litigation, often of an urgent nature. They are very easy to work with, and very well liked by clients and professional colleagues. They give sound practical as well as legal advice, and are solutions focussed.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthew Hill