Wilkinson Woodward News

Congratulations to Kate Machon who has qualified as a solicitor. Kate studied law at the University of Leeds and completed her Masters and LPC (Legal Practice Course) at the University of Law in 2018. She began her training contract at...

Once again, we have been pleased to join other local Wills and Probate specialists in supporting Overgate Hospice’ Make a Will fortnight’. As part of the campaign, local legal professionals have waived their usual Will writing fees. Instead,...

Employment law specialist James Hodgson is celebrating this week as he marks a decade of service with Wilkinson Woodward. James joined Wilkinson Woodard on 6 September 2010 and qualified as a Solicitor in 2012. He specialises in employment...

Robert Scott is celebrating this month after notching up forty years’ service with Wilkinson Woodward. Robert was born and raised in Halifax and joined Wilkinson Woodward as an articled clerk in July 1980 after graduating from the University of...

Calling all dogs (and their owners!). This year's RSPCA K9 Party is the Park is going virtual. The popular doggy day out normally takes place every year in Heath Park, Halifax, with canines from across Calderdale gathering for competitions, shows,...

We are pleased to be supporting 'Gentleman Jack: The Real Anne Lister' which will take place on Sunday 4 October 2020, 2pm at Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS. This event has been re-scheduled after this year's...

Congratulations to Wills and probate specialist  Hayley Meskimmon who celebrates her first decade as a qualified solicitor this week. Hayley was admitted to the role of solicitors on 15th April 2010 and deals with a range of legal...

We were recently introduced to Huddersfield men’s charity Platform 1, a charity which supports men across Kirklees. After starting with just four members, the charity now supports over 400 men from across Kirklees, offering them a unique space to...

Dawn joined Boococks busy sales and rentals team in January 2020. With over thirty years ‘experience in residential property sales in Calderdale, she knows every inch of the local property market like the back of her hand. Dawn is...

Our next free general legal advice clinic will run from 2pm to 4pm on Friday 13 March 2020 at the Upper Valley Community Hub in Hebden Bridge. Solicitor Roy Dunn will be on hand to offer free, expert legal advice on: Divorce and...

Our next free legal advice clinic will run from 1pm to 4pm on Friday 28 February 2020 at the Upper Valley Community Hub in Hebden Bridge. Our Wills and Probate team will be on hand to offer free, expert legal advice on: Making a Will ...

The next free legal advice clinic on Employment Law is on Wednesday 12 February 2020 from 1pm to 4pm. Our employment law specialist, James Hodgson will be available for any employment law queries from local small businesses and employees. Pop in...

Our next free general legal advice clinic will run from 2pm to 4pm on Friday 14 February 2020 at the Upper Valley Community Hub in Hebden Bridge. Our legal team will be on hand to offer free, expert legal advice on: Divorce and relationship...

Our next free legal advice clinic will run from 1pm to 4pm on Friday 31 January 2020 at the Upper Valley Community Hub in Hebden Bridge. Our Wills and Probate team will be on hand to offer free, expert legal advice on: Making a Will ...

It’s business as usual until 12.30pm on Tuesday 24 December 2019. We reopen at 9am on Thursday 2 January 2020. Merry Christmas from everyone at Wilkinson Woodward Solicitors. ...

Congratulations to Mr Robert Hitchen who won our Christmas prize draw for a £250 hamper packed with festive food and drink. Mr Hitchen's name was drawn on Monday 16 December 2019, at random, from our database of clients. The...

We're delighted to welcome licensed conveyancer Deborah Billingsley to our Property team. With extensive experience working for well-known local firms including Chadwick Lawrence and Gordons Solicitors, Deborah’s legal career began in 1995....

In early 2020 we will be running a free family law clinic at Upper Valley Community Hub, Market Street, Hebden Bridge. Specialists from our Family Law team will be on hand to offer free, expert legal advice on: Divorce or dissolution of Civil...

We're pleased to announce that law graduate Daniel Cawthorn has secured a training contract with Wilkinson Woodward. Dan studied at Bradford Grammar School and gained a degree in History from the University of Newcastle before completing a law...

For the seventh year running, we are delighted to be supporting Huddersfield Literature Festival, which runs from 9-29 March 2020. Once again, this established and popular festival promises a fantastic line up of entertaining and insightful literary events....