Raworths confirms senior hires and promotions

Harrogate-based law firm Raworths has rounded off 2025 with a series of appointments and promotions across its commercial, private client and business services teams, supporting its ongoing growth strategy.

In the commercial team, Catherine Pugh has joined as an associate within employment, strengthening the firm’s advisory capability for employers, while Eve Gregory has been appointed as a solicitor. 

The commercial property team has welcomed Judith Pike as consultant partner, adding senior experience, alongside solicitor Ramsha Nayab. 

Meanwhile, Jessie Wray has joined the corporate and commercial team as a paralegal, supporting the firm’s growing corporate client base.

Within trusts, wills and estates, Lois Channon has joined as senior associate, enhancing senior capacity, with Oliver Foster appointed as a solicitor. 

Samantha Laycock has also joined as a probate executive, supported by new paralegals Lucy Warren and Natalie Dorset.

In addition, the firm have confirmed a number of promotions, with Thaynara Charlesworth stepping up to legal director and Jennifer Watson to senior associate in corporate and commercial. 

In trusts, wills and estates, Ryan Carter and Katie Watts have been promoted to senior associate, while Heather Laws becomes an associate.

Simon Morris, managing partner at Raworths, said: “We have welcomed outstanding new colleagues across our private client and commercial teams, as well as in business services, further strengthening the breadth and depth of expertise we offer under one roof. 

“These teams work hand in hand to support clients with both their personal and business affairs, which continues to be a key point of difference for Raworths.

“The promotions we have made, together with the number of people progressing along pathways to qualification and achieving specialist accreditations, demonstrates our ongoing commitment to investing in and developing talent at every level.”

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