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We are sorry to share the very sad news that our colleague and Director, Roy Dunn, passed away on the 2 nd April 2024 Roy was a much loved member of our team.  He was a knowledgeable and very capable lawyer who was well respected by his peers and...

Pull on your thinking caps and come along to our annual charity quiz. It’s not to be missed. Trivia and fun for an extremely worthwhile cause. (All proceeds will be donated to Overgate Hospice , an amazing local charity that does incredible...

Part of the Calderdale and Kirklees communities for over 130 years, Wilkinson Woodward has long been passionate about supporting local charities and good causes. During 2023, we were involved with a wide range of events and activities. Here’s a quick...

As always at Christmas, the team at Wilkinson Woodward have been doing their bit to spread a little joy and goodwill. Throughout festive period, we have taken part in various seasonal events, helping local charities and sprinkling some much-needed festive...

Sometimes, the best opportunities arise when you least expect them. This was certainly the case for Melissa Crabtree, who recently joined Wilkinson Woodward’s Halifax branch as a Licensed conveyancer. Being naturally sporty and with a love for...

Wilkinson Woodward is looking for the next generation of solicitors to forge their future with us. A high street law firm since 1860, we are dedicated to serving the local community by providing outstanding legal services across the spectrum. A key part of...

Judith recently joined the Probate, Trusts and Estates team at our Brighouse office, where she focuses on matters pertaining to wills and probate, deals with Power of Attorney, and handles Court of Protection cases.   Q: Tell us a bit about...

Conventional wisdom suggests that the ideal career path is linear – a ladder to be climbed with a single-minded focus to get to the top. For most people, however, the road takes a few twists and turns.   This is true for Emma Gregory, Legal...

Wilkinson Woodward is proud to have been a Gold Sponsor of the recent K9 Party in the Park, which was hosted by the RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch. The annual event, which took place on 2nd July 2023 at Manor Heath Park in...

Client service excellence should be at the heart of any business, especially in the conveyancing industry. This is the belief of Igors Scepecs, Conveyancing Executive at Wilkinson Woodward’s Halifax branch. Igors joined the Wilkinson Woodward Property...

Celebrating 100 years of the Rotary Club in Halifax. Beacon Hill is a remarkable site which offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and outdoor recreation. When Wilkinson Woodward was approached by the Halifax Rotary Club to help support a...

Twelve members of the Wilkinson Woodward team spent Saturday 20 th May being doused in all the colours of the rainbow for charity. Taking part in the 2023 Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice Colour Run, which took place at Greenhead Park in...

We are delighted to announce that our Charity Quiz Night, which took place at The Shay Stadium in Halifax on 13 th April, was not only entertaining but also hugely successful, with the event raising £1400 in aid of Overgate Hospice , a local charity...

Moving house is frequently cited as one of life’s most stressful events. At Wilkinson Woodward, we have a dedicated team of conveyancers who offer comprehensive support for all residential property transactions, ensuring a stress-free and efficient...

Although all solicitors hope to help their clients, few do so with the emotional and personal impact of those practicing family law. After all, the matters often at stake in family law cases, such as the welfare of a child or justice for a victim of abuse,...

Join us for our charity quiz night in aid of Overgate Hospice !  It's time to get your thinking caps on for a night of trivia.  The quiz will start at 6:30 pm prompt on 13th April, at The Shay Stadium in Halifax. Tickets are...

We have a vacancy for a hardworking, quick thinking Legal Secretary to support a busy fee earner in our Property team. Based at our Halifax office and working alongside the fee earner, you will need a good knowledge of residential conveyancing....

We're delighted to welcome Trainee Solicitor Grace Smith to our growing legal practice. Grace graduated with a First in 2021 after completing her Degree, Masters and Legal Practice Course at Northumbria University. After a short spell in the...

We're delighted to welcome Solicitor Afreen Mhar to our Property team. Afreen qualified as a solicitor in 2015 after graduating and completing her Legal Practice Course at the University of Huddersfield. Having gained experience as a commercial...

This month we were delighted to present awards to the University of Huddersfield’s top law graduates. On 14 July 2022, students from the University's Law school were recognised for their outstanding academic achievements at the annual Law...

Congratulations to our Care Proceedings specialist Robert Scott who this week marks forty years as a qualified Solicitor. Robert was born and raised in Halifax and joined Wilkinson Woodward as an articled clerk in July 1980, after graduating from the...

We're pleased to announce that Insha Khan has secured a training contract with Wilkinson Woodward. Having gained some early experience in litigation, Insha completed her Legal Practice Course at the University of Huddersfield before joining...

We have a vacancy for a hardworking, quick thinking Conveyancing Assistant to support a busy fee earner in a fast paced team. Based at our Huddersfield office and working alongside the fee earner, the ideal candidate will have a good...

Congratulations to our Managing Director Maureen Cawthorn who marks thirty years’ service at Wilkinson Woodward this month. After studying at Manchester University and the College of Law at Chester, Maureen qualified as a Solicitor in 1989,...

Congratulations to Director Roy Dunn  who marks ten years’ service with us this month.  Roy’s first legal role was as a trainee solicitor in Shrewsbury back in the 1990s and, since qualifying as a solicitor in 1992,...