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Our annual quiz in April 2025 will once again be in aid of Overgate Hospice. The quiz has become one of the key dates in not only the Wilkinson Woodward calendar, but the local business community calendar. A fun and worthwhile cause, the evening is an...

Will you be joining us for our 2025 charity quiz, in aid of Overgate Hospice?  Join us on the 30th of April for an enjoyable night which raises money for a fantastic cause.  This year's quiz will be held at The Shay Stadium in...

The first in a new series of ‘day in the life’ blogs about employees at Wilkinson Woodward, we start with Julie Greenwood, who has been a receptionist at Wilkinson Woodward since July 2017. Julie discusses her experience, hobbies and what...

We are pleased to announce that our long-standing team member, James Hodgson, has been promoted to Director. James joins Maureen, Andrew, Laura, Melanie, Penny, Shelley and Robert on our board of directors. James joined Wilkinson Woodward as a Trainee...

Having been established since 1886, we have developed deep ties to our local communities in Calderdale and Kirklees, and we are ardent supporters of charities and good causes that serve these areas. As in previous years, 2024 has seen us participate in a...

The Friends of Slaithwaite Millpond is a local organisation, currently on the pathway to charity status, whose aim is to restore and preserve the historical watercourse in Kirklees, known locally as The Dam. As an independent organisation, the excellent...

Since 1981, Overgate Hospice has been providing much-needed palliative care to those with life-limiting illnesses in Calderdale and has supported thousands of patients and their families through the most difficult of times. As an independent and local...

From part time Receptionist to Residential Property Solicitor, Rachel Hunt celebrates ten years at Wilkinson Woodward. Rachel has very firm local roots, she has always lived in Brighouse. She went to Brighouse High School, Brighouse Sixth Form and...

On the 12th of September, we are pleased to be embarking on a charity walk in memory of our much-loved director, colleague and friend, Roy Dunn.  Roy sadly passed away in April 2024 at Springhill Hospice, aged 55, following a short...

Wilkinson Woodward supports a number of charities, including the Next Step Trust, to provide pro bono legal support when required. Our Managing Director, Maureen Cawthorn, is a long-time trustee and a member of the personnel committee at the Next Step...

Wilkinson Woodward is delighted to once again be part of the K9 Party in the Park , which will take place at Manor Heath Park in Halifax on Sunday 7 th July 2024 . Hosted by the RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch, the...

Holmfirth-based commercial property specialist Towndoor Limited has agreed to the off-market sale of one of its six industrial estates for £4.25 million. The Bent Ley Industrial Estate in Meltham, a fully tenanted investment site, has been acquired...

Our 2024 charity quiz night was a fantastic success and we are delighted to announce we raised a whopping £1400 for Overgate Hospice. Taking place on the 11th of April at the Shay Stadium in Halifax, the evening was filled with laughter, banter,...

We are excited to introduce our new trainee, Georgia Holding!  Based in our Huddersfield office, Georgia will work alongside our Director, Laura Kurowski, as she begins her first seat, handling a mix of corporate, commercial and property matters. ...

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...