Our support for charities
May 19, 2012
We have recently presented a further £5500.00 to Manorlands hospice http://www.suerydercare.org through fundraising efforts including a midnight walk and a half marathon. This year we are supporting Yorkshire Air Ambulance http://www.yorkshireairambulance.org.uk/ You might see collection boxes or sponsor forms in...
Doing business internationally (or would like to)?
May 17, 2012
If you are exporting goods or supplying services abroad or you are seeking to develop your business overseas then we urge you to contact UKTI. It is described as ” the best trade promotion organisation in the developed world”. Have...
Recognition of our high standards – New accreditation
May 16, 2012
Achievement of membership reflects: The integrity of our partners and staff.The firm’s adherence to good practice management standards.Adherence to prudent and efficient conveyancing procedures through the scheme protocol.We continue with our efforts to deliver excellent professional legal service to you....
Do you know how much your case will cost?
October 13, 2011
Research has revealed that one of the major concerns of many small and medium businesses in regard to legal services is the unpredictability of costs. The solicitor’s method of charging, namely an hourly rate, it is argued, does not give...
Our new insolvency expert
October 12, 2011
Prior to this she worked as Head of Insolvency at Levi Solicitors after having worked for the Department of Trade and Industry in Manchester investigating the failure and conduct of the directors of failed companies and in particular The Accident...
DEBT COLLECTING – You can’t get blood out of a stone but …
October 11, 2011
One of the first considerations in the risk analysis of a party intending to pursue a Claim against a debtor is whether or not that debtor has the means to pay the Judgment Debt and the costs of the Claimant...
Employment Tribunal Figures 2010-2011
October 10, 2011
While the total number of claims was in excess of 218,000 (which was an 8% fall on the previous year but 4% up on 2008/2009 figures and over twice the number of claims lodged in 1998/1999), the figures include single...
Merger, good news for clients.
October 9, 2011
Walker Foster solicitors (Skipton, Ilkley, Silsden and Barnoldswick) and Turners solicitors (Cross Hills) have merged. Both are local and long established businesses. The firm provides legal services from five offices and is committed to delivering clients’ objectives with pragmatic legal...
Walker Foster appoints Elizabeth Hebden to the Family Law Team
October 8, 2011
Walker Foster is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Hebden to work alongside Partner Alister Keighley in the Family Law Department. Liz, a former partner in Lancashire Law Firm, Harrison Drury & Co, is delighted to have ‘crossed the...
Feedback
October 7, 2011
“In the past 4 months, Keith Hardington of Walker Foster Solicitors has provided us with advice on the sale of one of our brands to a multinational healthcare company....