Telephone:
01423 368185
Who We Are
The Garfitt Law Partnership LLP is owned by David Garfitt and Sally Robinson. Read below to find out more about their qualifications and experience.
David Garfitt
David was born in Norfolk and grew up in Lincolnshire moving to Yorkshire in 1990. David qualified as a Solicitor in 1991 and has always practised in firms with a strong private client and agricultural client base, having been a partner at Powell & Young (now Harrowells), Pocklington and Langleys Solicitors LLP, York.
He is regarded as a leader in his field, technically very able and with specialist expertise in private client and agricultural law. David also has a wealth of experience and knowledge of other areas of legal work which overlap private client work, for example, residential and agricultural property, commercial and family work, which enables him to provide all-round sound, commercial and pragmatic advice.
David has been a member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) since 2007.
Under Sheriff of North Yorkshire
David was appointed the Under Sheriff of North Yorkshire in 2013 and has been re-appointed to that position every year since. He performs a supporting role for the High Sheriff of the County and, amongst his other duties, has responsibility for organising the North Eastern Circuit’s Annual Legal Service at York Minster.
Recognition in Legal Directories
David has been recognised in Chambers and Legal 500 for many years and has received the following endorsements:
“David Garfitt is a well-regarded practitioner in the agricultural sector, acting for landed estates and farming businesses across Yorkshire. Clients describe him as "technically very astute and pragmatic." One says: "David's knowledge of the private client sector in relation to agriculture is very impressive."
Describing him as “well qualified, competent, knowledgeable, diligent, helpful and responsive,” a market commentator says: “He has all the qualities you need in a solicitor advising a farming family.”
David Garfittis well versed in probate, succession and inheritance planning. Clients say, "He has a friendly, professional approach; he understands the nature of the work involved and he gets on and completes it.’”
David Garfitt maintains a broad practice with particular expertise in advising agricultural clients on inheritance tax planning, trusts and wills. “He is extremely courteous and does what he says he’ll do in a good timescale”
David Garfitt is greatly appreciated by clients for his work in inheritance tax planning, wills and estate administration. One client states, “he is very knowledgeable and intelligent, and he works very quickly."
”David Garfitt is lauded for generating "brilliant creative solutions." He is highly adept at advising individuals on non-contentious private client issues.”
DD: 01423 368275
M: 07483 334843
Sally Robinson
Sally was born and brought up in Harrogate and educated at Christ’s College, Cambridge. Having trained at City of London firm, Slaughter and May, she qualified as a Solicitor in 1989 and moved back to Yorkshire in 1991, first to Booth & Co (now Addleshaw Goddard) in Leeds spending 6 years carrying out commercial property work and then to Denison Till (now Lupton Fawcett) in York where she spent 15 years as a partner and head of the property department. Latterly, she has headed the residential property department for a firm in Harrogate.
Sally’s roots are firmly in Yorkshire where she has built up a loyal client base acting in a wide range of property transactions, both commercial and residential, often dealing with highly complex and complicated matters. Her experience and technical expertise are second to none. Sally has acted for many farming and rural clients handling their property transactions or providing specialist property advice, whether they are running a farming business or just looking for a rural retreat.
DD: 01423 368288
The Garfitt Law Partnership LLP is a limited liability partnership, registered in England and Wales, No OC426226. Registered office: Sandhouse Cottage, Dacre, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 4AF. Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, No 657379
Members: David Anthony Garfitt, Solicitor and Sally Ann Robinson, Solicitor
VAT Registration Number 322 1142 64
