Welcome to Ison Harrison. The Yorkshire Law Firm
We’ve all got a story of where we have come from, who we are and what makes us tick. This is ours.
Over the past 45 years the firm has grown from a one man band to what is now a large regional law firm employing over 230 staff across 16 offices throughout Yorkshire. We offer the broadest suite of legal services in the region and are very much embedded in the communities in which we have offices. Whilst some of the growth has been facilitated through acquiring other smaller firms, most has been organic as a consequence of clients recommending us or returning for additional services.
As you can see the firm has enjoyed substantial growth over the past decade. We have always taken the view that standing still as a business is not an option for us. We have seen many law firms either go out of business or reduce in size over the years and we were determined not to struggle in the same way. We have therefore constantly looked to improve. We have looked for opportunities to grow our profile, the number of our offices, and the breadth of services that we offer. We have looked for ways to improve our internal processes, employee engagement and how we deal and communicate with clients. All partners and managers recognise the importance of communication and set the tone within the firm employing honest, open and prompt communication with clients and colleagues alike.
Our mantra is “Always Changing : Always Improving”. It has served us and our clients well.
In 2010, after consultation with all of our staff, we decided to adopt the tag-line of “The Leeds law Firm”. It seemed that the one thing that despite our disparate areas of work we all had Leeds in common. Whether we were involved in criminal work, drafting a will, completing a commercial property transaction or advising on a family dispute, we were all acting for people from in or around Leeds. At the time we only had 4 offices. However, despite that, we were big enough, broad enough, local enough, and cheeky enough to call ourselves “The Leeds law Firm”. We didn’t just get away with it but it helped formulate clear business strategies, a strong defined culture, a corporate ambition and general purpose to the firm.
The firm’s turnover has doubled since 2010 and we now have 16 offices throughout the county. We have grown as a business and our tag-line which helped define our purpose for so many years has struggled to keep up. You can’t be The Leeds law Firm in Huddersfield, Barnsley or York. Again, we involved everyone in another consultation at the firm and as a consequence have chosen to adopt a new tag-line – “The Yorkshire Law Firm”. If we felt that we were being cheeky in adopting Leeds in our tag-line you can well imagine how much more so we feel in adopting the whole of Yorkshire! However, we feel that it fits us. The change reflects a continuity as well as growth in size, profile and confidence which more accurately reflects the business.
So where will the story go from here? As The Yorkshire Law Firm we will find ourselves with new opportunities, challenges and energy. We plan to continue to grow and offer the consistent and value for money service that we are known for all across the county. We may well see more offices. We may inevitably add to the variety of services that we provide. We will certainly add to the number of brilliant people who work at the firm. We really like people. Liking people matters. It helps us go the extra mile for our clients, to get the best out of each other, and to allow people to develop their careers within the firm.
Becoming an Employee Owned Business throws open the doors to opportunities too. We have already seen greater levels of employee engagement and people clearly enjoy working at the firm. We really like people. Liking people matters. It helps us go the extra mile for our clients, to get the best out of each other, and to allow people to develop their careers within the firm.
So, the story continues. We might not be quite sure exactly what may be involved, where or how. But we do know why. Everyone here does.
Over the last 40 years we have been forging a reputation within the thriving and progressive business community of Leeds, as the leading name in helping our customers through the stressful ordeal of personal injury claims.
That status has been built through earning the trust of our clients, and providing satisfaction in terms of getting results. So much so that 40% of our workload comes from repeat business, either from satisfied clients or recommendations they have made to other people.
We take on the process for you, but not before we have fully explained our procedures and ensured you are comfortable with them. We are proud to serve the people of Leeds and beyond, and we are proud to play a part in one of the biggest metropolitan economies in the country. As such, we recognise the importance of our role in ensuring our clients are compensated for their injuries and are satisfied that justice has been done.
How We Can Help
As we are situated right in the heart of the bustling business and cultural centre of Leeds we know how easily everyday injuries can occur, and that’s why we are in the right place to serve our people. Accidents on the streets of Leeds happen all the time, whether you are a pedestrian, in road traffic, or you are riding a motorcycle or bicycle. We know that accidents at work occur in the blink of an eye and these can lead to life changing or catastrophic injuries. Even simple or innocuous slips, trips and falls can lead to injuries that affect your home and work life.
All of these types of incident can be dealt with by our experienced and trusted team of professionals. We have ten highly qualified people dedicated to personal injury claims including our Head of Personal Injury Gareth Naylor. Our team have dealt with some of the most complex and demanding cases, and no circumstances are too challenging for us to handle for you.
Leeds is a community full of quality professionals, and our team are proud to be part of that. Our client care packages are continually improved and our high standards contribute to exceptional rates of success. We know this matters to you and your personal satisfaction at the end of the process is always our primary concern.
Call us today on 0113 284 5000 to discuss your personal injury claim.
We recognise that many people don’t know where to start in terms of initiating divorce proceedings, and friendly, expert advice can be crucial. We can talk you through the process of how to obtain a divorce and also help you to calculate fair and justifiable division and allocation of money and property.
Our specialist family law team has dedicated professionals with vast experience in all aspects of divorce, from financial and property settlements to childcare arrangements and entitlements. Our client-centred approach ensures you are informed throughout the process and we will help you every step of the way. In some cases you will not even be required to attend court to see the process through.
We recognise that clients seeking advice on divorce matters may also need expert help in relation to such areas as:
We can also deal with annulment of marriages, civil partnerships and the legal side of cohabitation, which can have some crossover with the divorce process.
Call us today on 0113 284 5000 to speak to a specialist divorce solicitor in Leeds.
Are you looking for conveyancing solicitors in Leeds?
Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, we have expert conveyancing solicitors ready to help make the process as smooth and stress free as possible.
Moving house can be stressful and frustrating, but our dedicated team of highly qualified professionals are available to make the house of your dreams a reality. We have a trusted reputation for taking care of the legal technicalities of moving house and ensuring deeds and contracts are correct and fully understood.
We have years of experience in buying and selling houses, freehold buying and selling of flats, tenancy agreements, joint ownership/transfer of ownership and rental agreements. So however challenging your property move is, we have got it covered.
0113 284 5000
Duke House, 54 Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 2EE
Why choose Ison Harrison Solicitors for your conveyancing?
We are situated right in the heart of Leeds city centre, so we know that Leeds is a blossoming city full of energy, ambition and style, and we want to play our part in locating you and your family exactly where you want to be; sharing Leeds life with us.
Call us today on 0113 284 5000 to discuss your residential conveyancing matters in Leeds.
Making a will could be one of the most important acts you ever carry out. Having the peace of mind that loved ones and dependants are looked after and your estate is accounted for in accordance with your express wishes can be a great comfort in later years, and our dedicated team of professionals have years of experience in guiding the people of Leeds through this process.
We have a reputation for treating this process with sympathy and compassion, and as we control the wills of over 40,000 people in Leeds and throughout Yorkshire, it appears many people trust us with this.
An important part of the will writing process is understanding that everybody has unique circumstances, so we don’t approach any individual will with any preconceptions or assumptions. We listen carefully to our clients’ wishes and we offer straightforward support and clear communication to find a way to ensure these are dealt with fairly and legally.
Our team of specialist wills and probate experts can guide you through the process of choosing an executor, deciding who should be the legal guardian for children or dependants, funeral details, your wishes regarding organ donation, the technicalities of inheritance tax and how your estate and valuables should be allocated.
Years of experience enables our team to ensure you get a personal service dedicated to making a thoughtful and considered will, which is also as tax efficient as possible. The team can assist you with Wills and Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection and Deputyships.
It is true that making a will can be a daunting prospect, but we are here to cut through the legal jargon and process the key details that you want covered. Many people are put off making a will, but we have years of experience in making it a stress-free process, so that you can relax and enjoy life safe in the knowledge that the critical points are covered and your future wishes are secured.
Call us today on 0113 284 5000 to speak to our will writing solicitors in Leeds.
