Wilkinson Woodward News

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...

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...