Ison Harrison, a prominent law firm in Leeds, has extended its legal aid services across Yorkshire, targeting support towards those facing domestic abuse, care proceedings, and child arrangement challenges.
- This initiative is part of the firm’s growth strategy, marked by the opening of their 20th office in Selby.
- Free legal clinics are being set up in several locations, offering communities access to expert legal advice on complex family law issues.
- Collaborations with local charities, such as Wren Bakery, aim to deliver these services in community-centric environments.
- Three new experienced solicitors have joined Ison Harrison to bolster the legal aid team, enhancing support for domestic abuse survivors.
Ison Harrison, a leading law firm based in Leeds, has announced a significant expansion of its legal aid services across Yorkshire. Targeting individuals affected by domestic abuse, care proceedings, and child arrangement orders, the firm aims to provide crucial support to vulnerable members of the community. This strategic expansion is underscored by the recent opening of their 20th office in Selby, reflecting their ongoing growth and commitment to accessibility.
Commencing this September, Ison Harrison will host free legal clinics and workshops across multiple Yorkshire locations, including Leeds, York, Doncaster, Wakefield, Barnsley, Castleford, and Huddersfield. The objective of these clinics is to ensure local communities benefit from expert legal advice, particularly concerning complex family law issues. By extending their reach through these free services, Ison Harrison underscores its dedication to civic engagement and professional responsibility.
The firm has entered into partnerships with various local charities and organisations to maximise the impact of their legal aid services. One such collaboration involves Wren Bakery, a Leeds-based social enterprise supporting disadvantaged women. Legal advice sessions conducted at Wren Bakery’s café and training base in Mabgate provide a relaxed and supportive environment for women to receive guidance. Clare Sanderson, co-founder of Wren Bakery, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, noting its positive impact: “We are really excited to be working with Ison Harrison to host free legal advice sessions in our cafe and training base in Mabgate. We have already seen the benefit that Parveen’s advice sessions have had.”
To strengthen their services, Ison Harrison has recently added three seasoned family care solicitors to its ranks: Damian McDermott in the York office, Prerna Kapoor who specialises in family law, and Kauser Arshid in Wakefield. Tim Burt, a partner in the firm’s family legal aid team, is spearheading this project. He highlighted the firm’s robust legal aid provision, stating, “We now have 17 legal aid family lawyers across Yorkshire. This means we are able to provide free legal representation to people who need it; through care proceedings, social services involvement, child arrangements cases, or domestic abuse work.” Burt affirmed the firm’s strengthened commitment to assisting families in need across the region.
A forthcoming feature of this initiative is a workshop scheduled to be held at Wren Bakery in September. This event is particularly intended for individuals experiencing domestic abuse or requiring aid with care proceedings or child arrangement orders, further exemplifying Ison Harrison’s proactive approach to community support.
Overall, Ison Harrison’s expanded legal aid services signify a robust institutional commitment to supporting Yorkshire’s vulnerable communities.
