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Our Resolve. Your Resolution.

Life at Harrowells

Our culture is all about being professional, supportive, approachable and friendly and these values shape how we build a sense of common purpose across our firm.

Our aim is to ensure that your day-to-day experience of working at Harrowells is positive and we have a range of programmes, initiatives and activities to achieve precisely that.

A great place to work

We build a sense of shared purpose in a number of ways. We have a busy programme of social and charity fundraiser events in a variety of formats across the year. These are organised by our Harrowells Social team and some of the highlights over the past 12 months have included:

Inter-departmental Steps Challenge
Team entry in the Millie Wright Children’s Charity Fun Run
York Legal Walk
Inter-office virtual quiz very much in the style of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire!
Summer Saturday at Thirsk Races
Headingley Hundred cricket
Pottery Painting evening
Wear It Pink breast cancer fundraiser
Pumpkin Carving competition

“I feel so supported and so looked after I can’t praise them highly enough”
Mandy Ward, Client Services Assistant, York St Saviourgate

A social programme shaped by you

All these activities are featured on our firm-wide intranet, so that everyone knows what is going on and feels included, whether or not they wish to take part in a particular event. The Harrowells Social programme is very much shaped by our people, with regular requests for ideas and feedback so that activities are relevant, accessible and fun.

“My favourite aspect of the job role is working with the people here; we’ve got a great team at Harrowells”
Nicole Dawson, Senior Solicitor, Agricultural Property, Pocklington

A shared sense of direction

Alongside the Harrowells Social programme, we also run Strategy and Engagement Roadshows twice a year. The provide an opportunity for everyone to meet members of the senior management team in small groups and discuss the overall direction of our business and how they can play their part in that.

In a nutshell, the people who thrive in our business are those who are motivated to pull together and look after our clients and each other. We are committed to making the firm a great place to work.

'The team at Harrowells are a perfect size. Big enough to have the coverage and expertise we need, but small enough for us to feel we know all involved and that we are an important client.'
'Matthew Rowley was exceptional and a real pleasure to work with. I would recommend him without hesitation.'
Feedback published in Legal 500 (2025 edition), Corporate & Commercial
'First class client service making clients feel that their needs are top priority Don’t get hung up on administration and seamlessly incorporate it into workflows, no compliance dramas.'
'Businesslike, focused on the service required, on time, approachable, flexible. Basically, the people, both Partner and Associate treat me as I treat my own clients leading to good teamwork and satisfaction all round.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Commercial Property
'Our solicitor had great experience in the field of agricultural sales, which reassured us that the often archaic laws will be adhered to.'
'A strong team able to cover the breadth of expertise our client-base demands. There is strong synergy with their other departments, such as private client, to ensure their advice is robust. A good geographic spread of offices to ensure clients have the ability to meet their solicitor at mutually convenient locations.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Agriculture & Estates
'Their knowledge of insolvency has assisted in allowing our team to progress cases swiftly, and always with a positive outcome (or sensible resolution).'
'Richard Hugill and Paul Burkinshaw both continue to provide a pragmatic approach to a number of scenarios provided over the many years we have worked together.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Commercial Litigation
'Simon Black - I found him to be an exceptional lawyer who was thoroughly on top of his file and prepared to go the extra mile for his clients. He was also a hugely persuasive force at mediation and precisely the kind of lawyer you would want in your corner.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Contentious Probate
'Always available to talk and always supportive. Professional, knowledgeable and supportive, as well as kind and welcoming. Richard Wood always went the extra mile and was exceptional to work with.'
'I cannot recommend Harrowells highly enough. Their team, led by Richard Wood, who was my solicitor, were informative, speedy and exceptionally capable. I didn’t ever have to chase for a response, and updates were frequent and clear.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury
‘The support provided by the Harrowells family team, headed up by the extraordinary Amy Foweather, has been absolutely exceptional. Always highly engaged, friendly, attentive to all details, responsive and with a good understanding of client's needs.'
‘Amy Foweather is an exceptional lawyer. She is highly organised, extremely efficient, knowledgeable and caring, offering well researched and pragmatic advice. Amy has been an absolute pleasure to work with.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Family Law
'When dealing with Harrowells as a customer, you very soon become aware of their exceptional professional skills. You are carefully guided through the various processes involved in your case. Whatever you ask is answered and fully explained in great, but understandable, detail.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Trust & Probate

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