Harrogate law firm Berwins has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator, according to court records.

The notice was filed on October 26, according to the court record website Folio.

Berwins continues to trade, but the notice signals its intention to appoint an administrator to take control of the company's affairs.

The Stray Ferret contacted the firm this morning for comment but has yet to receive a response.

The development comes just weeks after Berwins celebrated its 40th anniversary with an event at Harrogate's Cedar Court Hotel.

The firm's latest accounts, filed in August 2025, showed it employed 40 staff, down from 47 the previous year.

Berwins was founded by Paul Berwin in 1986. However, he and several other directors resigned at the end of last year after the business was acquired by Kent-based Griffin Law Group.

Danielle Day was appointed managing director in January. At the time, Berwins described the appointment as “part of strategic developments within the business” and said it would herald “an exciting growth agenda”.

Based on North Park Road in Harrogate, Berwins initially specialised in residential conveyancing — the legal work involved in buying and selling property — before expanding to offer a wider range of legal services to individuals, families and businesses.