England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Real estate
Raworths
The Harrogate-based Raworths team is well-versed in handling possession and trespassing claims, contentious leasing matters, and boundary disputes. The practice is instructed by a diverse array of commercial and private landlords and tenants and has a strong reputation for advising agricultural landowners in the region. The practice is led by Matthew Hill, who is an ‘extremely competent and methodical solicitor’ with expertise in rural property disputes that enables him to act on a large volume of tenancy and boundary matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The property litigation team at Raworths is excellent. Their extensive expertise and experience combine with their tenacity and determination to achieve the very best outcomes for their clients at every step. The team's engagement with clients is flawless - professional, approachable and helpful.’
‘Adam Colville-Robins and Matthew Hill are excellent. Their expertise in litigation strategy, the litigation process, and property law combines with their attention to detail and their determination to achieve the best possible outcome for their clients at every step. Adam and Matthew are very helpful and approachable in their engagement with clients.’
‘Matthew Hill is very good. Sensible and knowledgeable.’
‘Matthew Hill is an extremely competent and methodical solicitor with exceptional interpersonal skills rarely witnessed in smaller firms, demonstrating the strength and depth of the firm.’
‘Raworths have dominated the Harrogate market for all the time I have been in practice. There are two very experienced partners with an up-and-coming junior who is extremely good and punches above his weight. Very client-focused, with old-school values.’
‘Matthew Hill is now something of a legend in the Harrogate market, he has been with Raworths for 15 years and is well-respected by clients, barristers, and opponents alike. Combines technical ability with a real adversarial punch. Adam Colville-Robins has been with the firm around 2 years and is starting to take on higher value and more complex cases; ability far beyond his years of experience.’
‘I always get a swift response to any problem. There is an accurate assessment of issues and a precise plan to resolve matters.’
‘Jonathan Mortimer has an outstanding analytical mind. He is exceptional in his analysis and written responses. The quality of his writing is very good, always focused, and effective.’
Key clients
- Celli Group (UK) Limited
- Trustees of the Patrizia Hanover Property Unit Trust
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthew Hill