Raworths advises high-net-worth individuals and private landowners on adverse possession claims, right of way disputes and leaseholder obligations, often in relation to rural and agricultural land based in Yorkshire. Matthew Hill leads the practice from the firm's Harrogate base and assists a broad client base ranging from rural landowners to corporate clients and landed estates on contentious property disputes.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Raworths provide the highest level of expertise and support to their clients. They have achieved excellent litigation results for us.’

  • ‘Adam Colville-Robins and Matthew Hill have achieved excellent results for us with their expert technical advice and their thoughtful and thorough approach at every stage.’

  • ‘A range of litigation expertise available under, quite literally, one roof. An excellent team who are able to approach a wide range of issues.’

  • ‘They are very client friendly. They act promptly and they are always accessible. Their legal knowledge is excellent, and their advice is sensible and first class. All legal concepts are explained in an easily understandable manner. Communication is really good.’

  • ‘Adam Colville-Robins - knowledgeable, sensible focused and attentive to the clients' needs.’

  • ‘Matthew Hill - a very experienced lawyer who has an uncanny ability to read the likely prospects of success in a case from the word go; very approachable and commercially focused. Adam Colville-Robins - associate who has really come into his own in recent years; extremely bright and with a first-rate technical legal knowledge.’

  • ‘Raworths have an incredibly strong property litigation team and are well respected. They are very client focused and go above and beyond for their clients. They are responsive, meticulous and are able to handle large and complex property disputes.’

  • ‘Matthew Hill is incredibly knowledgeable and very well regarded amongst the legal profession. Not only is he very good on the law, he always considers the most practical and commercial way forward for his clients. Adam Colville-Robins is a star in the making. He is very user friendly, responsive and bright. ’

Key clients

  • Trustees of the Patrizia Hanover Property Unit Trust

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Matthew Hill

Other key lawyers

Adam Colville-Robins