Equality & Diversity Policy Statement

WTW Solicitors is committed to avoiding discrimination in its dealings with:

clients,
directors,
employees and,
all other third parties that have dealings with the firm.

Diversity

It is committed to promoting diversity in its professional activities.

Facilities

Facilities presently available for those with mobility issues:

Off street parking
Permanent ramp to front door
Disabled toilet on ground floor
Ground floor interview room accessible from reception for those with mobility problems or those who use a wheelchair
Out of hours and home appointments available.

Equality

Everyone at the firm is expected and required to treat all others equally and with the same attention, courtesy and respect regardless of their:

race or racial group (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins);
sex (including marital status, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity and paternity);
sexual orientation (including civil directorship status);
religion or belief;
age; and
disability.

In addition, the firm will ensure that nobody with whom it has dealings will suffer any substantial disadvantage through any disability that they might have. The firm is committed to making reasonable adjustments for those with a disability in relation to job opportunities, promotion and training within the firm and the provision of services to clients.

Monitoring & Review

This policy will be monitored periodically by the directors to judge its effectiveness. The firm has appointed Mark Hagyard, Managing Director, to be responsible for the operation of the policy. In particular, the directors will monitor the ethnic and gender composition of existing staff and of applicants for jobs (including promotion), and the number of people with disabilities within these groups, and will review its equal opportunities policy in accordance with the results shown by the monitoring.

If changes are required, the directors will implement them.

Free Initial Enquiry

Michael would be delighted to explain how he can help. For your free, initial enquiry, please:

Call now on freephone 0300 303 2865,
Email on info@michaelbowerequinelaw.co.uk
Complete our Free Online Enquiry

News

Equine Flu

Equine Flu is currently circulating in the UK with a number of outbreaks over January and February 2019. Race meetings have been cancelled until 13.02.2019 following the latest outbreaks in North Yorkshire. The latest casualty of the outbreak was Doncaster races, as vaccinated horses on a local yard were showing symptoms. Equine Flu (Source of […]

@equinelawyeruk 15th April 2019

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Please note we will be closed for the #Easter holidays from 17.30 on Thursday 18.04.2019 until 09.00 on Tuesday 23.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

What our clients say..

Thank you so much Micheal for the solid advice you gave me on the abandonment issue I had at my yard recently.

Great guy and really helpful, with a true understanding of the horse world.

Highly recommended.

Michelle C – 28.02.2018

Just wanted to write to thank Michael for his good advice today - no messing around, you listened and gave me sensible advice which actually prevented you from gaining a client! You told me what was what, talking in plain English not “solicitor speak” and directing me through my options.

I listened and did exactly what he advised, and I’m pleased to say I have successfully agreed an amicable compromise with the other side. This has saved me a small fortune, but more importantly made me realise that I needed to draw it to a conclusion rather than dragging it through the courts.

I would recommend anyone worried about being led down the path just to pay solicitors fees, speak to Michael. He can give you free advice, and that’s all I needed today - thank you.

Janice Dunphy – 27.02.2018

Michael Bower is very prompt, and also extremely thoughtful about the client’s situation. When providing my wife and I with advice on an equine legal matter, he stepped us carefully through the options in a simple-to-understand way with only limited call on legal jargon. A very refreshing experience.

Jack Rickard – 25.02.2018

Mr Michael Bower has been extremely knowledgeable and very helpful in a matter which could have been exceptionally difficult. He advised me sensibly how to handle the situation in the most effective and efficient way. I am very grateful for his help and would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone with a complicated situation in both the property and equestrian sphere. I cannot thank him enough.

Ms Sally Eastwood - 14.02.2018

Recently seeked some advice following the sale of a pony to an established organisation. Replied both via phone and email within 24 hours. Highly recommend.

Charlotte S

Michael is a highly knowledgable very helpful person. Nothing is too much trouble. Would highly recommend him. His knowledge of horses and the law is extensive. Thank you for your advice today it's much appreciated.

Elaine S

Great man and gets the results, thank you for our win in court, couldn't of done it without you.

Tracy W

Thank you very much for your helpful advice, so nice to speak to someone who knows the law and has a passion for horses. Highly recommend!

Natalia T

Thanks so much for your very helpful advice much appreciated highly recommended.

Dawn S

Fantastic service from someone who understands horses and the law. Extremely personable and very easy to talk to. Would wholeheartedly recommend him.

Julia H

Our family sought advice in relation to an equine insurance claim from Michael Bower earlier this year. His response was very helpful and precise at a very difficult time .

Mrs L, Skipton 08.12.2015

***** went back to (the seller's yard) on New Year’s Eve - we are beyond grateful to Michael for everything he did - over and above the call of duty, and during his Christmas break - to make things happen in the timescales they did. I can’t speak highly enough of him, he was a total star. Practical and pragmatic, focussed on a solution/resolution, pleasant and cheerful to deal with and I’m sure (the seller) would say the same.

Mrs M, Grassington 07.01.2016

Very helpful and was very pleased. Nothing was too much trouble. Lovely person to deal with! Highly recommended.

Tara M