Wilkinson Woodward News

After 34 years with the company, and two decades at the helm, Managing Partner, Maureen Cawthorn has taken the decision to retire. Maureen, who studied at the University of Manchester and the College of Law, Chester, qualified as a solicitor in 1989....

Laura Kurowski’s journey at Wilkinson Woodward is a story of dedication, growth, and deep-rooted commitment to the firm, our clients and the communities we serve. As we celebrate 140 years of serving Calderdale and Kirklees, we’re proud to...

Having been part of Calderdale and Kirklees since 1886, Wilkinson Woodward has always taken pride in playing an active and visible role within our local communities. In 2025, we once again embraced opportunities to support the people, charities and events...

After an astonishing 35 years of service at Wilkinson Woodward, our colleague, Clive Masters, retired on 18 th December. With a background in accounting before moving into law, Clive originally joined the firm as a conveyancer in November 1990. Following...

Wilkinson Woodward is delighted to announce that our colleague, Dawn Keane, has become a Resolution Accredited Family Law Solicitor. Resolution is a highly respected organisation whose members are committed to a code of practice that seeks to resolve...

In June, we welcomed Rebecca Shenton to our Child Care team. We asked her a few questions to learn more about her career journey, what attracted her to Wilkinson Woodward, and what life looks like both inside and outside of work.   Q: Tell us about...

Wilkinson Woodward's annual charity walk for 2025 will be to raise funds for The Candlelighters Trust in memory of Max Swift. Max, who sadly passed away in March, aged just 9, was the son of Katie, an employee of Wilkinson Woodward for over 22 years,...

At Wilkinson Woodward, we believe that long service recognition is more than just a work anniversary; it’s a testament to dedication and hard work. That’s why we are delighted to celebrate five incredible members of our team who are marking 10...

In July, we welcomed a friendly new face at the front desk of our Halifax office – Rida Whitelegge. We asked her a few questions to learn a little bit more about her and her first impressions of the firm, also what she enjoys doing in her free...

With community ties stretching all the way back to the 1880s, Wilkinson Woodward has long been a keen supporter of the charities and good causes that play vital roles for the people of Calderdale and Kirklees. We’re pleased to say this has continued...

We are thrilled to announce we are relocating our Brighouse Wilkinson Woodward Bearders branch from 3 - 5 King Street, HD6 1NX, to 4 Commercial Street, HD6 1AQ . The beginning of a new era for our Brighouse operations, the move, which is expected to take...

We are still buzzing from our recent quiz night! Not only was the evening a fantastic success, bringing together friends, colleagues, and local businesses for some friendly competition and, most importantly, raising funds for Overgate Hospice . Held at ...

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...