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DONATION TO PRESIDENT'S CHARITY OF THE YEAR Michael Peach, the President of the Yorkshire Law Society and Director from Ware & Kay Solicitors Ltd handed over a cheque to Martin House Children's Hospice after raising money for his chosen charity throughout the last year. Ware & Kay have been active supporters of Martin House for many years and last year Michael took time out of his busy working schedule at Ware & Kay where he specialises in Commercial and Residential Property to visit the hospice. This has enabled him to understand the work that it does for children and young people with life-limiting illnesses and their families both during their lifetimes but also in the years following their bereavement. The hospice is the only one for children and young people in North, West and East…

Make A Will And Dying Matters Awareness Week (18-25 May 2015)

Every year St. Leonard's Hospice joins forces with the national organisation 'Dying Matters' to encourage people to be more open about death, dying and bereavement. Make a Will and letting your family and friends know your wishes are vital, and it can be a lot more affordable and straightforward than you think. This year, St. Leonard's Hospice are offering you the opportunity to have a Will written, in exchange for a donation to the Hospice. St. Leonard's Hospice are very grateful to the participating solicitors who are giving their time, free of charge, to write basic Wills in exchange for a suggested donation to St. Leonard's Hospice. To take part, simply contact Ware & Kay. Arrange an appointment Please do this within a month of the campaign launch.  Numbers are limited, so please book early…

Martin House Make A Will During May

Leave your legacy to help us continue ours... Martin House Children's Hospice is launching their third Make a Will Month, working with local solicitors Ware & Kay. During the month of May, you can make or update a Will with Ware & Kay for a reduced fee of £60 for a single simple Will and £110 for a pair. In the York area alone Martin House currently supports over 65 families. To these families with children with a shortened life expectancy the hospice, based in Clifford near Wetherby, provides support and practical help when it really matters. "Legacies make up more than a quarter of our entire voluntary income, meaning the cost of caring for one in four of our children is covered by gifts left in Wills" explains Alyson Wort from Martin House. "There…

Family Solicitor Jonathan Leach Retires After Over 33 Years

A York, Wetherby & Malton firm of Solicitors says 'farewell' to one of its long-serving Solicitors after over 33 years with the firm. Ware & Kay held a celebratory evening at Merchant Taylors Hall, Aldwalk, York in honor of retiring Family Solicitor, Jonathan Leach with family, friends, colleagues, clients and former clients on Wednesday 28th January. Jonathan has built up a long and distinguished reputation as one of the leading Family Lawyers in Yorkshire and was instrumental in setting up the Mediation Department for which he has a particular expertise. Jonathan was educated at Prince Henry's Grammar School, Otley and Liverpool University. Following several years of study and training in Leeds he moved to York in January 1982 which led to him becoming Managing Partner, before taking up the role of Consultant and Head of…

Outstanding Solicitor Retires After 33 Years

A York law firm is bidding farewell to a family solicitor who has served more than 33 years with the business. A celebratory event is being held next week at Merchant Taylors Hall, in Aldwark, to mark the retirement of Jonathan Leach from Ware & Kay Solicitors. Having served at the firm's York, Wetherby & Malton offices, Mr Leach played a key role in setting up Ware & Kay's mediation department. Mr Leach also serves as a part-time deputy district judge of York, and is acting senior coroner, with both roles set to continue following his retirement. He is also a member of and an assessor for the Law Society Family Law Panel and assistant coroner for West Yorkshire Eastern District. Mr Leach said "It has been a privilege and a pleasure to work at…

Ware & Kay Goes From Strength To Strength

At Ware & Kay Solicitors, we have never been known to stand still. We are already planning our next steps to grow as a firm to continue to deliver the best legal services across Yorkshire and beyond. Ware & Kay consolidated a 12 month period of rapid growth following the merger with Sykes Lee & Brydson in 2013. We recorded revenue equating to more than 25 per cent growth in 2013/14 compared to the previous 12 months and are expecting it to grow 12 per cent on those figures for 2014/2015. We also had a busy year with the firm increasing our headcount by more than 25 per cent, bringing the total number of staff to 76 across our offices in York, Wetherby & Malton .  Our modern, stable-block offices in Wetherby town centre have…

Ware & Kay Makes New Family Solicitor Appointment

Ware & Kay Solicitors is delighted to announce the appointment of well-known family solicitor Robert Bellhouse. Robert has over 23 years of experience specialising in divorce, financial matters and children law. He is an accredited specialist member of Resolution,  an experienced collaborative family lawyer and a trained mediator. Robert said "Family matters are often complex and I always aim to work with my clients to achieve the best outcome during what can be a difficult time. In addition, when relationships break down it is often difficult for separating couples to talk to each other and my strength is in helping them through this most difficult period. I help clients emerge from the turmoil of relationship breakdown with dignity and fairness. As a trained mediator I can also offer an alternative way of resolving issues when…

Ware & Kay Kicks Off New Year With New Family Solicitor Appointment

Ware & Kay Solicitors is delighted to announce the appointment of well-known Family Solicitor Robert Bellhouse. Robert has over 23 years of experience specialising in Divorce, Financial Matters and Children Law.  He is an accredited specialist member of Resolution, an experienced collaborative Family Lawyer and a trained Mediator. Robert said "Family matters are often complex and I always aim to work with my clients to achieve the best outcome during what can be a difficult time.  In addition, when relationships break down it is often difficult for separating couples to talk to each other and my strength is in helping them through this most difficult period. I help clients emerge from the turmoil of relationship breakdown with dignity and fairness. As a trained Mediator I can also offer an alternative way of resolving issues when a…

Ware & Kay Solicitors Sponsors Winning Team

As part of Ware & Kay Solicitors involvement in community activities the firm sponsored Tadcaster Albion Football Club for the second year running by hosting a corporate event on Saturday 15th November for clients and professionals. Photographer for Tadcaster Albion: Ian Parker Tadcaster Albion's match against Albion Sport was a hard game but it ground out a result.  The team went down to 10 men and then Albion Sport scored 1-0 down. There was a rapid two-goal blast in the last 10 minutes, both penalties and with both decisive points bagged by midfielder Liam Ormsby who is the son of former Pro Footballer Brendan Ormsby Leeds and Aston Villa Legend. Tadcaster Albion Chairman Matt Gore said: "We were delighted to welcome Ware & Kay to the game on Saturday. We've had great support from the…

Justin Urquhart Stewart To Speak At Yorkshire Law Society Dinner

The Yorkshire Law Society has managed to secure Justin Urquhart Stewart as their speaker at their Annual Dinner on 19th November, 2014 which is being held at The Merchant Adventurers' Hall in York. The Yorkshire Law Society is the second oldest local law society in the country and not only promotes the interests of its members but also those of the clients of solicitors in the Yorkshire Law Society area. Justin Urquhart Stewart is one of the most recognisable and trusted market commentators appearing regularly on television and radio as well as writing in numerous magazines and newspapers. Justin originally trained as a lawyer and barrister and has a unique understanding of the financial market's roles and benefits for the private investor. Michael Peach, the President of the Yorkshire Law Society and also Director…