The ‘efficient, professional, and honest’ team at Raworths in Harrogate is experienced in wealth protection through nuptial agreements and complex financial disputes, and often utilises alternative methods of dispute resolution, including the one lawyer two clients process. Carmelita Ardren, team head, ’is pure gold’, a particular specialist in the treatment of businesses in divorces. Ellie Foster is recommended for her work obtaining English pension sharing orders after overseas divorce, while Joanna Lofthouse is the go-to for farming cases, and Claire Hunter is experienced in children matters.
Testimonials
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‘Carmelita Ardren has been outstanding. She epitomises all I was looking for in a lawyer. She was knowledgeable, confident and concise. I had total trust in her. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have found Carmelita, who encompasses both the art and science of being an amazing Solicitor. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone.’
‘Lucy Westmoreland put me at ease and explained my options during every step of the process. Lucy took time to really understand my position. She was transparent and helped me weigh up the options so I could make informed decisions. She made a very stressful situation more bearable and I always felt that she had my best interests at heart.’
‘I have found the family law team at Raworths to be excellent. Very efficient, professional and honest. Compared to other firms I have used, they are outstanding. They have delivered exceptional service. I found the family law team to be very approachable, understanding and supportive.’
‘Carmelita Ardren heads up the team with great skill. She is very well respected and her calm manner hides her steely determination to get great results. She is supported by other great lawyers and together they are one of the top teams in Harrogate.'
‘Simply the best practice in Harrogate. A strong team of family lawyers, each solicitor has a wealth of experience and client care at the forefront of service.’
‘Carmelita Ardren and the team are extremely good lawyers. All very bright, very able and very pragmatic in their approach.’
‘Ellie Foster has incredible technical knowledge and would be my go to choice for high-net-worth, complex business arrangements and pensions.'
- 'Carmelita Ardren is pure gold. Clients warm to her and she is incredibly collaborative and solution focused. But is an iron fist in a velvet glove!’
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carmelita Ardren