England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Private client
Raworths
The ‘extremely capable and dedicated’ Carmelita Ardren leads the family team at Raworths in Harrogate. The team is made up entirely of members of Resolution, and three are trained as collaborative lawyers, demonstrating the firm's dedication to constructive solutions for clients. It is experienced in complex businesses, agricultural matters, pensions and trust assets, both nationally and internationally. Legal director Ellie Foster has particular experience regarding English pension sharing orders after overseas divorce.
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‘The leading practice in Harrogate.’
‘Carmelita Ardren is very practical; an empathetic solicitor.’
‘Quality, first-class firm for medium to high-value clients. Led by Carmelita who has great sound judgment, wonderful people skills and great client service and attention to detail across the whole spectrum of family law.’
‘Carmelita Ardren is a real pleasure to work with, extremely capable and dedicated. Client focused, a great negotiator and always doing her best to get the best result - fought or negotiated for her client.’
'They have a very effective team of solicitors who are capable of providing a bespoke service that is second to none, particularly with regard to clients with complex business structures and farms and estates.'
'The team have really embraced the use of alternative dispute resolution approach, including round table conferences and private financial dispute resolutions, in order to achieve the outcomes that are in their client’s best interests.'
'Joanna Lofthouse is an exceptional lawyer who has been a leader in her field for some years. She has a fantastic bedside manner and is always on top of her cases in a way that few others can match.'
'A highly personable and professional team. Enjoy the best of reputations in Harrogate. They have many options available to their clients (lawyer, collaborative lawyer, one lawyer two clients etc.) and regularly refer matters out to mediation when this would better serve their clients.'
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Carmelita Ardren